Japan is the world's third-largest economy, but Japanese businesses expanding into the US need a local entity. A US LLC provides the fastest, simplest path to US market entry — with full Stripe, US banking, and e-commerce capability from Tokyo, Osaka, or anywhere in Japan.
Secure payment via Stripe. No subscription.
Japan's e-commerce exports to the US are growing rapidly. A US LLC is the simplest way for Japanese businesses to establish a US commercial presence.
Accept payments in USD globally. Japanese Stripe accounts are JPY-only. A US LLC gives you a full US Stripe account with all features.
Open a US bank account remotely. No branch visit needed. We handle documentation in English for Mercury, Relay, or Wise Business.
Sell on Amazon US, Shopify, Etsy, and other US platforms using your US LLC. Tax-compliant with EIN for 1099 reporting.
Earn in USD, hold in a stable currency, transfer to JPY via Wise when rates are favourable. Excellent for managing yen volatility.
Traditional US subsidiary setup costs $5,000-20,000+. A US LLC costs $349. Same legal standing for most commercial purposes.
No board of directors, no annual shareholder meetings, no minimum capital. Wyoming LLCs are the simplest US business structure.
Wyoming for most Japanese founders. Delaware if seeking US VC investment.
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State. You provide your details, we handle everything. 1-5 business days.
We call the IRS and get your Employer Identification Number issued the same day. This is your business tax ID for banking and Stripe.
We guide you through US bank account applications and Stripe registration. You apply directly with the bank — we prepare your documents.
Same pricing for Japan founders as everyone else. Service fee covers registered agent, EIN, and all documents. State fee added at checkout.
US neobanks accept Japanese LLC owners. We prepare all documentation in English and guide you through the application.
The most popular choice for non-resident founders. Full US checking account, debit card, and ACH transfers. Mercury requires a genuine US business address. We arrange a virtual office address.
Business banking built for small businesses. Multiple checking accounts, profit-first budgeting. Accepts non-resident LLC owners with proper documentation.
Hold and convert 40+ currencies. Excellent for transferring USD back to Japan at real mid-market exchange rates. Low transfer fees.
If you own a US LLC as a Japan citizen, the IRS requires you to file Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 every year — even if your LLC had zero revenue. The penalty for missing this filing is $25,000 per form, per year. Our compliance bundle handles this for you.
Protect Your LLC — $999/year →LLC formed in days. EIN same-day. US banking and Stripe access. The simplest path from Japan to the American market.
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