Delaware LLC Incorporation for Chinese Founders
Chinese founders can incorporate a Delaware LLC to access US payment gateways and international markets. The structure requires adherence to both US tax reporting and Chinese foreign exchange regulations.
Formation involves filing a Certificate of Formation in Delaware and obtaining an EIN from the IRS. Founders must maintain accurate records for annual US tax filings and local PRC tax declarations.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- Setupdoola setup$297.00
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$297.00
What the tax authority sees
US LLCs are pass-through entities for federal tax purposes, subject to US-source income taxation under IRC Section 871 or 882 if ETBUS.
PRC individual foreign income tax (Bulletin 3, 2020) applies to worldwide income for tax residents; SAFE Circular 37 must be filed for outbound investment structures.
Use doola to manage formation and EIN acquisition; ensure compliance with PRC SAFE Circular 37 registration for outbound investment to avoid capital account restrictions.
- 01Form 5472 and 5476 filing penalties of $25,000 for non-compliance
- 02PRC individual foreign income tax reporting requirements
- 03SAFE Circular 37 registration necessity for Chinese residents
- 04Potential US-source income tax withholding requirements
From filing to funded bank account
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