For founders living in Kuwait
Start a US LLC from Kuwait, from $229 with EIN
Founders and expats in Kuwait City and across Kuwait use a US LLC to sell to US customers, accept card payments and hold US dollars. Stripe does not support businesses registered in Kuwait, but a US LLC with an EIN can apply for a US Stripe account. There is no income tax treaty between the US and Kuwait.
- 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 Kuwaiti founders form a US LLC
Accept card payments
Stripe does not support businesses registered in Kuwait. 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 Kuwait 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 Kuwait: ecommerce brands, freelancers and consultants, digital products.
How it works from Kuwait
- 1
Choose your state
Most founders from Kuwait 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.
Kuwait at a glance
- Stripe for local businesses
- Not available
- US income tax treaty
- No treaty
- Local currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Checked in late 2026. Providers change their country rules, so confirm before you apply.
US LLC cost from Kuwait: state fee comparison
A US LLC from Kuwait 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 KWD 71. The EIN is included in this price.
- Lowest price
New Mexico
$229
about KWD 71
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $50
- Most popular
Wyoming
$279
about KWD 87
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $100
Florida
$304
about KWD 95
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $125
Delaware
$339
about KWD 106
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $160
Texas
$479
about KWD 149
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $300
Prices are charged in US dollars. Amounts in Kuwaiti dinar are an estimate at the dollar rate of 14 November 2026 (1 USD = KWD 0.31), rounded. What you pay in Kuwaiti dinar depends on the rate on the day you pay.
US LLC from Kuwait: questions
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Start your US company from Kuwait from $229
Fully online, EIN included, and a team on WhatsApp to help you through every step.