For founders living in Chile
Start a US LLC from Chile, from $229 with EIN
Stripe does not list Chile among the countries it supports. Chilean 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. The US and Chile have an income tax treaty. Everything is set up online from Santiago, Valparaíso 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 Chilean founders form a US LLC
Accept card payments
Stripe does not support businesses registered in Chile. 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 Chile 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 Chile: software developers and agencies, ecommerce sellers, freelancers with foreign clients.
How it works from Chile
- 1
Choose your state
Most founders from Chile 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.
Chile at a glance
- Stripe for local businesses
- Not available
- US income tax treaty
- Yes, in force
- Local currency
- Chilean peso (CLP)
Checked in late 2026. Providers change their country rules, so confirm before you apply.
US LLC cost from Chile: state fee comparison
A US LLC from Chile 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 CLP 228,000. The EIN is included in this price.
- Lowest price
New Mexico
$229
about CLP 228,000
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $50
- Most popular
Wyoming
$279
about CLP 278,000
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $100
Florida
$304
about CLP 302,000
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $125
Delaware
$339
about CLP 337,000
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $160
Texas
$479
about CLP 477,000
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $300
Prices are charged in US dollars. Amounts in Chilean peso are an estimate at the dollar rate of 14 November 2026 (1 USD = CLP 995), rounded. What you pay in Chilean peso depends on the rate on the day you pay.
US LLC from Chile: questions
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Start your US company from Chile from $229
Fully online, EIN included, and a team on WhatsApp to help you through every step.