For founders living in Tunisia
Start a US LLC from Tunisia, from $229 with EIN
Stripe does not list Tunisia among the countries it supports. Tunisian 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 Tunisia have an income tax treaty. Everything is set up online from Tunis, Sfax 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 Tunisian founders form a US LLC
Accept card payments
Stripe does not support businesses registered in Tunisia. 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia: freelancers with foreign clients, software and IT outsourcing, ecommerce sellers.
How it works from Tunisia
- 1
Choose your state
Most founders from Tunisia 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.
Tunisia at a glance
- Stripe for local businesses
- Not available
- US income tax treaty
- Yes, in force
- Local currency
- Tunisian dinar (TND)
Checked in late 2026. Providers change their country rules, so confirm before you apply.
US LLC cost from Tunisia: state fee comparison
A US LLC from Tunisia 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 TND 688. The EIN is included in this price.
- Lowest price
New Mexico
$229
about TND 688
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $50
- Most popular
Wyoming
$279
about TND 839
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $100
Florida
$304
about TND 914
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $125
Delaware
$339
about TND 1,020
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $160
Texas
$479
about TND 1,440
- Micahguru fee
- $179
- State fee
- $300
Prices are charged in US dollars. Amounts in Tunisian dinar are an estimate at the dollar rate of 14 November 2026 (1 USD = TND 3.01), rounded. What you pay in Tunisian dinar depends on the rate on the day you pay.
US LLC from Tunisia: questions
Guides for Tunisian founders
Other countries
Sources:IRS tax treaties Stripe global availability Mercury prohibited countries State Department treaty countries
Start your US company from Tunisia from $229
Fully online, EIN included, and a team on WhatsApp to help you through every step.