Incorporating a Delaware LLC for Vietnamese Freelance Developers
Vietnamese freelance developers can form a Delaware LLC to provide services to global clients using the US financial infrastructure. This structure separates personal assets from business liabilities while utilizing Stripe Atlas for formation.
Founders must manage US tax reporting obligations alongside Vietnamese personal income tax requirements for foreign-source earnings.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupStripe Atlas setup$500.00
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$250.00
What the tax authority sees
Delaware LLCs are pass-through entities for US federal tax purposes, meaning income is taxed at the member level unless the entity is engaged in a trade or business in the US (ETBUS).
Circular 111/2013 on foreign-source income; USD conversion rules
Use Stripe Atlas to streamline Delaware formation and EIN acquisition, but consult a Vietnamese tax advisor regarding Circular 111/2013 to ensure compliant reporting of foreign-source income.
- 01Form 5472 and 1120 filing requirements for foreign-owned single-member LLCs
- 02Potential $25,000 penalty for failure to file timely US information returns
- 03Vietnamese personal income tax liability on global income under Circular 111/2013
From filing to funded bank account
US LLC (Delaware) vs Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)
FAQ
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