US LLC Formation from Nepal: Stripe & USD Banking
Form your US LLC from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur or Biratnagar — no US visit, no SSN. We file with the state, act as your registered agent and get your IRS EIN.
Nepali residents can own 100% of a US LLC. HynoGo charges $0 service fee (you pay the state fee, e.g. $100 in Wyoming), the EIN is $40 and the registered agent $45/yr. Neither Stripe nor PayPal onboards Nepali businesses. A US LLC can apply to both as a US company.
Check this in Nepal first
Nepal restricts its residents from investing abroad (Foreign Investment Prohibition Act, 1964) and Nepal Rastra Bank controls foreign currency. Owning a foreign company can need approval. Get advice from a Nepali lawyer or chartered accountant before forming — we would rather you check first than face a problem later.
Tax authority: Inland Revenue Department (IRD Nepal) · US income tax treaty with Nepal: no · Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Why Nepali founders form a US LLC
- Access to Stripe and PayPal as a US company
- A US contracting party for foreign clients
- USD banking for income earned abroad
Getting paid in NPR
- USD account in the LLC's name (Mercury, Relay or Wise Business)
- Inward remittance to a Nepali bank account in NPR
- Local wallets such as eSewa and Khalti only after the money lands in your Nepali bank
Provider corridors and fees change — confirm before you rely on one.
Who it suits
- Software and IT service exporters
- Freelancers on global platforms
- Founders relocating or with family abroad
How it works
- 01
Pick a state
Wyoming or New Mexico for low upkeep, Delaware for investors.
- 02
We file the LLC
Articles of Organization filed, usually in 1–3 business days.
- 03
EIN from the IRS
No SSN or ITIN needed for the EIN.
- 04
Banking & payments
Apply to Mercury, Wise, Relay and Stripe with your documents.
Every year: Form 5472 + pro forma 1120 to the IRS, plus the state report and registered agent renewal. HynoGo can handle these too.
US LLC from Nepal: FAQs
Is it legal for a Nepali resident to own a US LLC?
US law allows it, but Nepal's rules on outward investment are strict and can require approval. This is the first thing to confirm with a Nepali lawyer or CA before ordering.
Can I get Stripe with a Nepali passport?
Stripe reviews the US LLC and EIN; the owner identity check accepts most passports, including Nepali ones. Approval is still Stripe's decision.
How do I bring the money into Nepal?
Transfer from the LLC's US bank to your Nepali bank as an inward remittance and keep the invoices. Software and IT service exports have specific reporting rules — your accountant can tell you which apply.
Does Nepal have a tax treaty with the US?
No. The LLC usually owes no US income tax if it has no US trade or business, but it must file Form 5472 every year. Nepal taxes your income as a resident.
Start your US LLC from Nepal
$0 service fee, EIN in about 2 business days, registered agent $45/yr — all remote.
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