Delaware LLC Formation for Ukrainian IT Contractors
Ukrainian IT contractors can establish a Delaware LLC to facilitate B2B contracts with US-based clients. This structure provides a formal legal entity for international service agreements.
The process involves state registration, obtaining an EIN, and setting up a US business bank account. Compliance with both US IRS reporting and Ukrainian tax obligations is mandatory.
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, where members are taxed on US-source income unless they qualify for ETBUS (Engaged in Trade or Business in the US) exemptions.
Diia City tax regime; war-time residency displacement rules
Leverage your Diia City status to optimize your personal tax burden while using the Delaware LLC to contract with US clients who require a US entity for compliance.
- 01Form 5472 and 5476 filing penalties of $25,000 for non-compliance
- 02Potential double taxation if foreign tax credits are not properly applied under the US-Ukraine DTA
- 03Complexity of maintaining Diia City residency status while operating a foreign entity
From filing to funded bank account
US LLC (Delaware) vs Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)
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