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Start a US LLC from Malaysia, from $229 with EIN

Stripe supports businesses in Malaysia, so a US LLC is about the US market: a US entity for American customers, Amazon US and Shopify, USD accounts and contracts with US partners. You can set everything up online from Kuala Lumpur, Penang or anywhere else. There is no income tax treaty between the US and Malaysia.

  • 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.

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Why Malaysian founders form a US LLC

Accept card payments

Stripe supports businesses in Malaysia. A US LLC adds a US entity, USD payouts and the trust US customers expect.

Hold USD in a US account

Get paid by US clients and platforms in dollars, then move money to Malaysia 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 Malaysia: ecommerce sellers, software developers and agencies, freelancers.

How it works from Malaysia

  1. 1

    Choose your state

    Most founders from Malaysia pick New Mexico for the lowest yearly cost or Wyoming for its reputation.

  2. 2

    We file your LLC

    We file the Articles of Organization online and act as your registered agent in the state.

  3. 3

    We get your EIN

    We apply to the IRS for your EIN on Form SS-4. No SSN or ITIN is needed.

  4. 4

    Open your US account

    Use your formation documents, EIN and Operating Agreement to apply to US online banks and payment platforms.

  5. 5

    Stay compliant

    File Form 5472 every year and keep your state filings current. We remind you and can file for you.

Malaysia at a glance

Stripe for local businesses
Available
US income tax treaty
No treaty
Local currency
Malaysian ringgit (MYR)

Checked in late 2026. Providers change their country rules, so confirm before you apply.

Simple pricing, no hidden fees

US LLC cost from Malaysia: state fee comparison

A US LLC from Malaysia 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 MYR 936. The EIN is included in this price.

See the fee for every US state

Prices are charged in US dollars. Amounts in Malaysian ringgit are an estimate at the dollar rate of 14 November 2026 (1 USD = MYR 4.09), rounded. What you pay in Malaysian ringgit depends on the rate on the day you pay.

US LLC from Malaysia: questions

Guides for Malaysian founders

Other countries

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Start your US company from Malaysia from $229

Fully online, EIN included, and a team on WhatsApp to help you through every step.