Your US LLC. And your Ecuadorian taxes in order.
Forming an LLC is easy; dozens of providers do it. The hard part comes after, back in Ecuador: income tax, the 5 % currency outflow tax (ISD) and annual filings. That’s where we’re different.
What’s included
US LLC
$790 + VAT (15 %), state fees included
- New Mexico LLC, state fee included.
- Registered agent for the first year.
- EIN (US tax ID).
- Operating agreement.
- US bank account guide.
- Guidance on declaring the LLC and its income in Ecuador.
Annual compliance
$690 + VAT (15 %) / year
Registered agent renewal and Form 5472 with pro forma Form 1120, the annual return the IRS requires from foreign-owned single-member LLCs. The penalty for not filing is $25,000. Source: IRS, Instructions for Form 5472.
FAQ
Do I need to travel to the US?
No. Everything is done remotely.
Do I need to file a FinCEN beneficial ownership report?
No. Since August 2026, entities formed under US law are no longer reporting companies. Source: FinCEN final rule of August 11, 2026, effective August 14, 2026.
Is an LLC right for me?
It depends on who pays you, how much and from where. We run the numbers in the free assessment.
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