For founders living in Ghana
Start a US LLC from Ghana, from $229 with EIN
Ghanaian freelancers and startups work with clients all over the world. A US LLC gives you a US company with an EIN that can apply for a US Stripe account, hold USD and sign contracts with US clients. There is no income tax treaty between the US and Ghana. Everything is set up online from Accra, Kumasi 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 Ghanaian founders form a US LLC
Accept card payments
In Ghana Stripe works through Paystack, its local partner. A US LLC can apply for a regular US Stripe account with USD payouts.
Hold USD in a US account
Get paid by US clients and platforms in dollars, then move money to Ghana 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 Ghana: freelancers and remote workers, tech startups, online services.
How it works from Ghana
- 1
Choose your state
Most founders from Ghana 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.
Ghana at a glance
- Stripe for local businesses
- Through Paystack only
- US income tax treaty
- No treaty
- Local currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Checked in late 2026. Providers change their country rules, so confirm before you apply.
US LLC cost from Ghana: state fee comparison
A US LLC from Ghana 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 GHS 2,680. The EIN is included in this price.
- Lowest price
New Mexico
$229
about GHS 2,680
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $50
- Most popular
Wyoming
$279
about GHS 3,270
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $100
Florida
$304
about GHS 3,560
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $125
Delaware
$339
about GHS 3,970
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $160
Texas
$479
about GHS 5,620
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $300
Prices are charged in US dollars. Amounts in Ghanaian cedi are an estimate at the dollar rate of 14 November 2026 (1 USD = GHS 11.72), rounded. What you pay in Ghanaian cedi depends on the rate on the day you pay.
US LLC from Ghana: questions
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Start your US company from Ghana from $229
Fully online, EIN included, and a team on WhatsApp to help you through every step.