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Delaware LLC Incorporation for Argentine SaaS Founders

VerifiedJul 2026
EligibilityEligible
Setup timeline21–45days
Year-1 total$500.00

Argentine SaaS founders can utilize a Delaware LLC to access global payment processors and hedge against local currency volatility. This structure provides a legal entity in the United States while maintaining pass-through taxation for non-US source income.

Stripe Atlas facilitates the formation process, including the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation and obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS.

§ 01Cost of ownership

Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee

Renewal costs sneak up on non-resident founders. Compare year-1 filing against a 3-year total to see the real bill.
Currency · USD (live FX)
2-year cost of ownership
$750.00
$31.25/month amortized·USD @ live FX
Time horizon
Line items
Amount
  • SetupStripe Atlas setup
    $500.00
  • AnnualYear 2 renewal
    $250.00
Total$750.00
§ 02Tax residency · Argentine SaaS Founders

What the tax authority sees

US federal / local status

Non-US resident owners of a single-member LLC are subject to US federal income tax only on income effectively connected with a US trade or business (ETBUS).

Home-country rule

BCRA capital controls; USD hedging via US LLC common practice

Editorial verdict

Use Stripe Atlas to streamline Delaware formation and EIN acquisition, then maintain a US business bank account to hedge against ARS volatility.

Key compliance risks
  • 01Form 5472 and 1120 filing penalty of $25,000 for late or incomplete submission
  • 02BCRA compliance requirements for reporting foreign assets
  • 03Potential for double taxation if not properly structured for Argentine tax residency
§ 03Setup timeline

From filing to funded bank account

Setup timeline
21–45days total, 3 phases
Milestone check
Filing · Tax ID · Banking
d0
d11
d23
d34
d45
01FilingStripe Atlas submits formation docs
d0–d16
02Tax ID / EINIRS EIN issuance
d14–d34
03BankingBusiness account approved & funded
d27–d45
§ 04Head-to-head

US LLC (Delaware) vs Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)

US LLC (Delaware)
LLC
Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)
Entity
LLC
Setup cost
$140.00
$205.20
Annual
$300.00
$129.60
Local director
Remote OK
Remote OK
Physical presence
Remote OK
Remote OK
Tax regime
Franchise tax $300/yr; federal only on US-source income
20% only on distributed profit; 0% on retained earnings
§ 05Questions founders actually ask

FAQ

No. The entire process, including Delaware formation and EIN application, is handled remotely through digital filings.
Next step

Start filing with Stripe Atlas

Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.