With the growth of online education, many Brazilians have sought to expand their digital businesses into the international market. And when it comes to selling digital courses and receiving payment in dollars, opening a company in the United States can be the safest and most strategic path.<\/p>\n
Next, you will understand the Step-by-step guide to opening an LLC in the USA<\/strong> and discover how Logic Assessoria Empresarial can help you in this process.<\/p>\n Not all American states have the same rules and costs. The most popular choices for Brazilians are:<\/p>\n Delaware<\/strong>Low annual cost, anonymity, and excellent corporate reputation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Wyoming<\/strong>Lower rates and greater privacy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Florida<\/strong>Ideal for those who intend to open a bank account in person.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n If your business is 100% online, Delaware and Wyoming are the most recommended options.<\/p>\n A LLC (Limited Liability Company)<\/strong> It is the most suitable legal structure for non-residents because:<\/p>\n It protects the entrepreneur's personal assets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n It does not require an American partner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n It is simple to operate and maintain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Every LLC needs to have one. Registered Agent<\/strong> in the chosen state. He will be responsible for receiving official notifications on behalf of the company. \u00a0Average cost: from US$ 150 to US$ 400<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The process is simple and you only need:<\/p>\n Valid passport.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Address in Brazil (for correspondence).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Company name (subject to availability).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n O EIN is like the American CNPJ (Brazilian tax ID).<\/strong> and it serves the purpose of:<\/p>\n Issue invoices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Open a bank account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Activate Stripe and PayPal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u00a0Platforms like Firstbase can request the EIN for you, speeding up the process.<\/p>\n Even without living in the US, it's possible to open an account with digital banks. Some examples:<\/p>\n Mercury<\/strong>100% online, no fees, ideal for digital businesses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Relay<\/strong>Integration with various payment platforms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Wise Business<\/strong>Excellent for transfers between Brazil and the USA.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Having reliable payment methods is essential for selling online courses. The most commonly used options are:<\/p>\n Stripe<\/strong> (Direct checkout with card).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n PayPal US<\/strong> (fewer restrictions than in Brazil).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Platforms such as Gumroad, Kajabi, Teachable, Hotmart US and Thinkific<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Tip: register a own domain<\/strong> (e.g., meucursoacademy.com) to facilitate approvals.<\/p>\n Although monthly accounting isn't always required, you need to maintain regular reporting to the IRS:<\/p>\n Submission of forms 1120 and 5472<\/strong> (even without revenue).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Annual LLC renewal (US$$ 50 to US$$ 300, depending on the state).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u00a0Failure to comply may result in fines and even the closure of the company.<\/p>\n1. Choose the ideal state to open your LLC.<\/h2>\n
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2. Company type: why choose an LLC?<\/h2>\n
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3. Hire a registered agent.<\/h2>\n
There are platforms that take care of the entire process for you, such as Firstbase, Doola, Northwest Registered Agent and Stripe Atlas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n4. Required Documents<\/h2>\n
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5. Obtain the EIN (Employer Identification Number)<\/h2>\n
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6. Open a bank account in the USA.<\/h2>\n
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7. Configure payment methods<\/h2>\n
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8. Annual accounting obligations<\/h2>\n
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Estimated costs to open an LLC<\/h2>\n