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From Brazil · The Americas
Start a US company from Brazil
A US entity for American customers, USD contracts or investment plans, while living in Brazil. Stripe already works locally; weigh the business need against ongoing costs and reporting.
Launch + Wyoming filing; the tax return is separate.Checked by Saais Patel, compliance reviewer.
At a glance
Brazil-based founders can apply to Mercury for an eligible US company. Approval is subject to its review.
The banks, in detailYou can generally form a US LLC while living in Brazil, without an SSN or a US visit. Launch starts at $351.40 in Wyoming, including our plan and state filing fee. Bank approval, US returns and Brazilian tax obligations are separate.
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The first year from Brazil, in 5 minutes
Thinking of a US LLC while living in Brazil? Here's the honest version, one file at a time: why you'd want one when Stripe already works in Brazil, how Brazil can tax the yearly profit of a foreign company you control (Law 14.754), how Receita sees the usual single-owner US LLC (Cosit 56/2026), forming it, the bank and its address trap, moving money and naming every transfer, and the reports in both countries.
Before you form
Choose the structure for the business you actually run.
BaseAcross's Wyoming LLC and Delaware C-Corp options
Wyoming LLC
Owner-run remote business; assess operations and Brazilian classification first.
- State filing
- $102.40
- Yearly state charge
- From $60
Delaware C-Corp
Institutional funding and a share structure; corporation taxes and state obligations differ.
- State filing
- $110
- Yearly state charge
- $450 for the model shown
These are state charges, before our plan, optional services and professional fees. Wyoming's annual charge has a minimum; Delaware corporate franchise tax depends on the calculation. US staff, inventory or premises can add obligations in another state. Nonresident-alien shareholders cannot elect S-corporation status.
Prepare the information
Different documents are needed at different stages.
You provide
Before state filing
- Your proposed company name, business activity and chosen structure.
- Owners' legal names, ownership shares, management and genuine addresses.
- Any existing Brazilian company, US operations or investment plans that affect the structure.
- Approved company name and formation details.
- The real responsible party and their SSN or ITIN, if applicable; an eligible foreign applicant can use the SS-4 route.
- Accurate mailing and principal business addresses, plus your signed authorization where required.
You confirm; we prepare
After formation, for the EIN
- Passport or accepted identity documents for the relevant owners.
- Formation documents, EIN evidence and operating documents as requested.
- Proof of real residence or operating address, website, business activity and source of funds.
The provider verifies
For bank and payment applications
A Brazilian CNPJ is not a US LLC formation prerequisite. CPF and CNPJ details may be needed by your Brazilian accountant or a provider for their own checks. An EIN is the US business tax ID. Use a secure document request for identity records; confirm the requested documents before sending them.
How it works
Seven steps from Brazil to a maintained US company.
Formation gives the company legal existence. An EIN identifies it for US tax. An approved account comes from a bank or payment provider's separate review.
You and your advisers
Decide whether a US company fits
Define the customer, platform or investment need. Review Brazilian tax residence and entity treatment before ordering.
You leave this stage with: A structure and state that fit the actual business.
01 / 07
You choose; BaseAcross checks
Choose the name and registered agent
We check the proposed name and provide the registered agent in the formation state. A registered office has a different role from your operating address.
You leave this stage with: Confirmed filing details and a registered agent.
02 / 07
BaseAcross files; the state approves
File the company with the state
We submit the formation filing and return the state documents when approved. The company exists after state approval.
You leave this stage with: State-approved formation documents.
03 / 07
BaseAcross
Prepare the operating documents
We prepare the LLC Operating Agreement or corporate bylaws. Confirm ownership and management details before using them.
You leave this stage with: Operating documents for your company records.
04 / 07
BaseAcross prepares; the IRS issues
Apply for the EIN
The EIN is a separate tax-ID application after formation. Founders without an eligible US taxpayer ID generally cannot use the online EIN tool.
You leave this stage with: IRS-issued EIN evidence when processed.
05 / 07
You apply; the providers review
Apply for banking and payments
Use consistent company, ownership, website and address details. We guide applications; each bank and processor decides eligibility and approval.
You leave this stage with: An approved account if the provider accepts the application.
06 / 07
You and your accountants
Keep records and arrange the filings
Keep company funds separate and record contributions, withdrawals and transactions. Assign the US and Brazil filings to the appropriate person.
You leave this stage with: A filing calendar and clear responsibility for each obligation.
07 / 07
Plan the wait
Formation, the EIN and banking have separate timelines.
Published service estimates and prerequisites for a Wyoming company from Brazil
- Wyoming formationSame day
- Ordinary EINsix to eight weeks
- Expedited EINtwo to three weeks
- Bank and payment accountsProvider review
These are service estimates, not guaranteed completion dates. The IRS's published processing guidance depends on the application method and is separate from our service estimate. Missing details and inconsistent names or addresses can delay the process.
What it costs
The same price from Brazil as from anywhere.
Charged in US dollars, with the Wyoming state fee passed on at cost. Where you live changes which bank we introduce you to, not the price.
The full cost from Brazil
What a Wyoming LLC costs from Brazil, line by line, and what to budget for outside our plans.
Included in both plans
- State formation filing
- Registered agent and registered office
- EIN application without an SSN
- LLC Operating Agreement or corporate bylaws
- Bank and payment application guidance
- Filing calendar and reminders
The registered agent renews with the plan. Operate adds its published business tools and bookkeeping; tax return filing remains separate.
What a Wyoming LLC costs from Brazil, on each plan
Launch
To start, before optional extras
$351.40
- Our feeFor the first year; the plan renews each year
- $249
- Wyoming filing feePaid to the state, passed through at cost
- $102.40
- Recurring subtotal, fromPlan renewal + minimum state charge, before extras
- $309
OperateBilled yearly
To start, before optional extras
$2,490.40
- Our feeFor the first year; the plan renews each year
- $2,388
- Wyoming filing feePaid to the state, passed through at cost
- $102.40
- Recurring subtotal, fromPlan renewal + minimum state charge, before extras
- $2,448
Optional extras are priced before you order, such as filing ahead of our next batch for $39. See full pricing.
Budget for the work outside that subtotal
Managed annual state compliance
$149 service fee / year
Optional on both plans. State charges are separate; a reminder alone does not file the report.
State filing serviceFederal return preparation and filing
Arrange separately
You or your accountant handles Form 5472 and any applicable returns on Launch and Operate. Ask the preparer for their scope and fee.
Federal filing responsibilitiesBrazilian advice, filings and transfer costs
Confirm with your providers
DIRPF, CBE where required, cross-border accounting, conversion, payment charges and applicable IOF depend on your circumstances.
Optional tools after free periods
Published in full pricing
Check domain renewals and when Launch's email, phone and site trials end. Operate includes its stated tools while subscribed.
Plans, trials and add-onsWhat the totals assume
The $309 Launch renewal example uses the $249 plan renewal and Wyoming's $60 minimum license tax. The state uses the greater of that minimum or 0.0002 of assets located and employed in Wyoming; online payment can add a processor fee. The Operate renewal example uses the same minimum.
Prices are in USD. When paying from Brazil, check the final BRL amount, conversion rate, payment fees and any applicable IOF with your payment provider.
Get started from Brazil
Use the first-year cost calculator to compare plans and optional tools. Add your separately arranged tax and Brazil-side professional costs to that budget.
Launch
To start
$351.40
$249 our fee + $102.40 Wyoming fee
Renews from $309 a year
OperateBilled yearly
To start
$2,490.40
$2,388 our fee + $102.40 Wyoming fee
Renews from $2,448 a year
Included in both plans
- State formation filing
- Registered agent and registered office
- EIN application without an SSN
- LLC Operating Agreement or corporate bylaws
- Bank and payment application guidance
- Filing calendar and reminders
What changes because you live here
The filing is the same from anywhere. Four things aren't.
Treaty status, payment availability, bank eligibility and time zones. Sources checked 13 October 2026; account approval remains with the provider.
1 of 4: The tax treaty
The tax treaty
The tax treaty: None
The United States has no income tax treaty with Brazil.
Some US-source payments face 30% withholding, but statutory exemptions can apply. Income source, tax classification and the type of payment matter; owning a US LLC does not mean all receipts are taxed at 30%.
What Brazil expects
Owning a US company doesn't take you out of Brazil's tax system.
Brazilian tax residence, your ownership and the LLC's classification determine the obligations at home. Keeping revenue in a US account does not remove them. Plan the US filings and the Brazilian review together.
Law 14.754 and Cosit 56/2026
Brazil can tax the annual profits of controlled foreign entities at 15%, even before distribution. Receita's April 2026 Cosit 56 ruling classifies US LLCs owned by US nonresidents and treated as transparent for US tax as a privileged fiscal regime. Active business income alone does not settle your treatment. Ask your Brazilian contador to review ownership, classification, any elections and the accounting required before you form.
DIRPF and Banco Central CBE
Foreign income and assets can create Brazilian tax-return obligations, subject to the filing and asset-reporting rules. CBE is a separate Central Bank declaration: annual reporting starts at US$1 million of foreign assets at 31 December; quarterly reporting starts at US$100 million at the relevant quarter-end dates. Your accountant should check valuation, exemptions and the current filing calendar.
US withholding and income source
There is no US–Brazil income tax treaty. Some US-source income is subject to 30% withholding, but domestic exemptions can apply, including qualifying bank-deposit and portfolio interest. Personal-service income is generally sourced where the work is performed; a US customer or bank account alone does not make it US-source. Royalties, products and mixed activities need their own analysis.
On the record
We form US companies. We aren't Brazilian tax advisers. These are the rules as they're generally published, they change, and how they apply to you depends on details this page can't know. Take this list to a tax adviser in Brazil before you order, and we'll tell you what the US forms need.
After formation
A filing reminder and a filed return are different services.
US information reporting
A foreign-owned US disregarded entity with reportable related-party transactions generally needs Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120. Contributions or distributions can trigger reporting even without revenue. The IRS's failure-to-file penalty starts at $25,000.
For a calendar-year entity, the usual deadline is 15 April. Request any extension using Form 7004 by the original due date. Partnerships, corporations and businesses with other activities can have different returns and deadlines.
Form 5472 and the pro forma 1120State, Brazil and ownership checks
Keep the registered agent active and track the state's annual obligations. Separately assign the Brazilian tax return, controlled-entity review and any CBE declaration to your accountant.
US-created companies are exempt from BOI reporting under FinCEN's current rule, effective 14 August 2026. Foreign-law companies registered in the US are a different category. Banks still verify beneficial owners.
| Task | Who handles it | Where the responsibility ends |
|---|---|---|
| Formation and EIN application | BaseAcross prepares and submits | The state approves formation; the IRS issues the EIN. |
| Bank and payment applications | You, with our guidance | The provider verifies information and decides approval. |
| Annual state filing | You, or our optional filing service | Calendar reminders are included; managed filing and the state charge are separate. |
| US federal returns | You and your US tax preparer | Launch and Operate provide reminders; they do not file your federal return. |
| Brazilian tax, DIRPF and CBE | You and your Brazilian accountant | We provide US company records; Brazilian advice and filings are separate. |
Prepare the conversation
Take these questions to your contador before you order.
Bring the intended owners, tax residences, business activities, investment plans and proposed money flows. Agree who will handle each return and which records you need.
Download the English and Portuguese checklist (.txt)- 01EN
How do my tax residence and the LLC's ownership affect its treatment in Brazil?
PTComo minha residência fiscal e a participação na LLC afetam o tratamento no Brasil?
- 02EN
How do Law 14.754 and Cosit 56/2026 apply, and which accounting records do I need?
PTComo a Lei 14.754 e a SC Cosit 56/2026 se aplicam, e quais registros contábeis preciso manter?
- 03EN
How should contributions, withdrawals and distributions be recorded?
PTComo registrar aportes, retiradas e distribuições de lucros?
- 04EN
Which DIRPF or CBE obligations apply, and who will handle each US and Brazil filing?
PTQuais obrigações de DIRPF ou CBE se aplicam, e quem cuidará de cada declaração nos EUA e no Brasil?
Questions
Questions from Brazil.
If yours is not here, email us at hello@baseacross.com before you order.
Can a Brazilian resident own a US LLC without a visit or visa?
Yes, a Brazilian resident can generally own a US LLC and arrange formation remotely without an SSN or a US visit. Owning a company does not grant a US visa or permission to work physically in the United States. Banking and regulated business activities have their own requirements.
Do I need a Brazilian CNPJ or CPF to form the US company?
A Brazilian CNPJ is not a prerequisite for forming a US LLC. A CPF is a Brazilian identifier, not a replacement for an EIN. Your accountant or a provider may ask for Brazilian identifiers for their own checks. State filing, IRS and bank requirements are separate.
How much does a Wyoming LLC from Brazil cost?
Launch starts at $351.40: $249 for the plan plus $102.40 for our Wyoming state filing. The plan and minimum state charge total $309 in later years, before optional services, payment charges and professional fees. Federal return filing and Brazilian advice are separate. Wyoming's license tax can exceed its $60 minimum.
Is Wyoming or a Delaware C-Corp better for my business?
A Wyoming LLC may suit an owner-run remote business. A Delaware C-Corp may fit institutional investment and a share structure. Actual US operations, ownership and Brazilian tax treatment matter more than the lowest filing fee. Nonresident-alien owners cannot be shareholders in an S-corporation.
Can I obtain an EIN without an SSN or ITIN?
An eligible foreign responsible party without an SSN or ITIN can apply using Form SS-4. The online EIN tool has location and taxpayer-ID requirements; it is not available to every international applicant. We prepare the application after formation, and the IRS issues the number.
How long do formation, the EIN and banking take?
They are separate stages. Wyoming's published formation turnaround is same day once a complete filing is accepted. Our ordinary EIN estimate is six to eight weeks after application, or two to three weeks with the $199 expedited option. These are estimates; IRS processing and provider review can take longer. Bank and payment approval is decided by each provider.
Can a founder in Brazil open a Mercury account remotely?
A Brazil-based founder can apply for an eligible US company. Mercury reviews documents, ownership, addresses, activity and existing or planned US operations. A real Brazilian principal business address can be acceptable; a registered-agent address cannot replace it. Approval is not guaranteed.
Do I need a US LLC to use Stripe in Brazil?
No. Stripe already supports businesses registered in Brazil. A US LLC can apply for a US Stripe account when there is a business reason for that structure, with the required company, bank and identity information. Stripe makes its own approval decision.
Does a US LLC remove my Brazilian tax obligations?
No. Brazilian tax residence and the foreign entity's treatment still matter. Law 14.754 and Receita's Cosit 56/2026 need to be considered, including for a US-tax-transparent LLC owned by US nonresidents. Ask your Brazilian contador to review the structure, records, elections and applicable declarations before formation.
Is there a US–Brazil income tax treaty?
No. Some US-source income faces 30% withholding, but US statutory exemptions may apply. Income type, source and tax classification matter; the absence of a treaty does not make every receipt taxable at 30%.
Do I need Form 5472 if the company has no revenue?
A foreign-owned US disregarded entity with reportable related-party transactions generally files Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120. Contributions and distributions can be reportable even without sales. A calendar-year filing is generally due 15 April, with an extension requested on Form 7004 by the original deadline. Other classifications have different filings.
Does BaseAcross file the US and Brazilian returns for me?
On Launch and Operate, we add deadlines and reminders; you or your accountant file the federal returns. Managed annual state compliance is an optional $149 service fee per year, with the state's charge separate. Your Brazilian accountant handles Brazilian filings and advice. Bookkeeping is not the same service as filing a tax return.
Does my new US LLC need a BOI report?
US-created companies are exempt under FinCEN's current BOI rule, effective 14 August 2026. A company formed under foreign law and registered to do business in the US is a different category. Banks still collect ownership information for their own verification.
How do I transfer company funds to Brazil?
Choose a provider that supports your company, the destination account and the purpose of the transfer. Compare the final exchange rate, charges and any applicable IOF before payment. Record whether a transfer is a contribution, expense reimbursement, loan or distribution, and confirm its treatment with your accountant.
Sources and editorial scope
Check the published rules behind the explanation.
Prepared by the BaseAcross team and reviewed by Saais Patel, compliance reviewer. Sources checked . This is general formation information, with source links for the tax and banking context. An individual tax or legal review remains with your qualified advisers.
Brazil
United States (IRS, Treasury and FinCEN)
Banks and payments
The Cosit PDF is a published copy of Receita's ruling, checked against its official database. Requirements can change; confirm the current position before acting.
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Answer the questions. We do the filing.
It takes about four minutes. You see the whole order, state fee included, before anything is charged.
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