For founders living in Bahrain
Start a US LLC from Bahrain, from $229 with EIN
Stripe does not list Bahrain among the countries it supports. Bahraini freelancers, developers and online sellers use a US LLC with an EIN to apply for a US Stripe account, get paid by foreign clients in dollars and hold USD in a US business account. There is no income tax treaty between the US and Bahrain. Everything is set up online from Manama or anywhere else.
- No US visit, visa or SSN
- EIN for your LLC included
- Registered agent for the first year
- Help with US banking and Stripe
Total to start, EIN included
$179 plus the state fee. EIN, registered agent for the first year and Operating Agreement included.
Start nowWhy Bahraini founders form a US LLC
Accept card payments
Stripe does not support businesses registered in Bahrain. A US LLC can apply for a US Stripe account instead.
Hold USD in a US account
Get paid by US clients and platforms in dollars, then move money to Bahrain when you choose instead of converting every payment.
Sell on US marketplaces
Amazon US, Shopify Payments, PayPal business and app stores treat a US company with an EIN like any other American seller.
Look established abroad
A US company name, address and bank details make it easier to win clients and partners in the US and Europe.
Popular with founders in Bahrain: ecommerce sellers, consultants and agencies, software companies.
How it works from Bahrain
- 1
Choose your state
Most founders from Bahrain pick New Mexico for the lowest yearly cost or Wyoming for its reputation.
- 2
We file your LLC
We file the Articles of Organization online and act as your registered agent in the state.
- 3
We get your EIN
We apply to the IRS for your EIN on Form SS-4. No SSN or ITIN is needed.
- 4
Open your US account
Use your formation documents, EIN and Operating Agreement to apply to US online banks and payment platforms.
- 5
Stay compliant
File Form 5472 every year and keep your state filings current. We remind you and can file for you.
Bahrain at a glance
- Stripe for local businesses
- Not available
- US income tax treaty
- No treaty
- Local currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
Checked in late 2026. Providers change their country rules, so confirm before you apply.
US LLC cost from Bahrain: state fee comparison
A US LLC from Bahrain costs $179 plus the state filing fee. The state fee depends on the state you choose, so the total starts at $229 in New Mexico, which is about BHD 86. The EIN is included in this price.
- Lowest price
New Mexico
$229
about BHD 86
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $50
- Most popular
Wyoming
$279
about BHD 105
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $100
Florida
$304
about BHD 114
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $125
Delaware
$339
about BHD 127
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $160
Texas
$479
about BHD 180
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $300
Prices are charged in US dollars. Amounts in Bahraini dinar are an estimate at the dollar rate of 14 November 2026 (1 USD = BHD 0.38), rounded. What you pay in Bahraini dinar depends on the rate on the day you pay.
US LLC from Bahrain: questions
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Start your US company from Bahrain from $229
Fully online, EIN included, and a team on WhatsApp to help you through every step.