Real scenario · Ukraine × Freelance
Software freelancer from Ukraine forming a Delaware LLC
A Kyiv-based software freelancer targeting US clients needs a US LLC for direct billing and Stripe access.
The challenge
Kyiv-based or geographically-displaced Ukrainian developer earning $80K-$200K from US clients. Diia City regime offers Ukrainian tax advantages for qualifying IT income; US LLC complements that structure.
Banking path
Wise and Payoneer are workhorses. Mercury approval is medium for Ukrainian founders with documented business activity.
Tax compliance path
Ukraine-US tax treaty applies. Diia City regime in Ukraine offers reduced tax rates for qualifying IT companies; US LLC pass-through income flows to personal return.
Formation path with Delewarellc
Standard 8-10 day timeline. Many Ukrainian founders are geographically distributed across Europe due to ongoing geopolitical events; passport-based KYC works regardless of current location.
Outcome
Ukrainian freelancer operates US-LLC with US client billing via Stripe and Wise. Ukrainian Diia City status maintained for home-country tax efficiency.
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Your scenario, your formation
$297 + Delaware state fee, one-time. WhatsApp the founder in your preferred language.