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Open a US LLC from Pakistan
A step-by-step guide for Pakistani founders: what you need, what it costs, the yearly IRS form and the home-country points to check.
How Jupiter Filing Can Help
Understand the key parts of the service before you begin.
Registered agent included
The first year of registered agent service is in every package.
EIN without an SSN
We apply for your EIN so you can bank and get paid.
Yearly IRS filing covered
Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120, ordered online.
Why founders in Pakistan form a US LLC
Founders in Pakistan form a US LLC mainly to sell to international clients and receive payments through US-based platforms. A US company gives you a US business name, a US EIN and the paperwork that payment providers and US clients expect.
Pakistan-specific points to check
- Home-country tax. Pakistan generally taxes residents on income they earn worldwide, so a US LLC does not remove your tax duties at home. Speak to a Pakistani tax advisor about how LLC profit is reported.
- Foreign exchange rules. Rules on holding and receiving money abroad can apply. Confirm what is allowed before you move money between the US account and a Pakistani bank.
- Documents. Your CNIC is not what US banks and payment providers ask for. They normally ask for a valid passport.
How to open a US LLC from Pakistan
- Choose a state. Compare the yearly cost, not only the first-year fee. See LLC filing fees by state.
- Pick a company name that is available in that state and ends in LLC.
- Get a registered agent. Every LLC needs one with a US address in its state. The first year is included in our packages.
- We file the articles of organization with the state for you.
- Get an EIN. You do not need a Social Security Number. See our EIN service.
- Open a bank account and keep business money separate.
The yearly IRS form owners outside the US must not miss
If you are the only owner of the LLC and you live outside the US, the LLC files Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even if it earned nothing. Missing it carries a $25,000 penalty. We prepare it as part of our US LLC tax filing service.
This page is general information, not tax or legal advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Open a US LLC from Pakistan.
Can a Pakistani citizen own a US LLC?
Yes. No state requires an LLC owner to be a US citizen or resident, and you do not need to travel to the US to form one.
Do I need a US address to form an LLC from Pakistan?
You need a registered agent with a US address in the state, which we provide. You do not need your own US address.
Does a US LLC mean I pay no tax in Pakistan?
No. Your home-country tax rules still apply to what you earn. Ask a Pakistani tax advisor.
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