Real scenario · India × SaaS
SaaS founder from India forming a Delaware LLC
An Indian SaaS founder needs a US LLC to sign B2B contracts with US enterprise customers and to process subscription billing via Stripe.
The challenge
Bangalore-based SaaS founder selling to US enterprise customers (sub-$1M ARR, growing). Enterprise customers require Delaware-governed contracts; many require the vendor to be a US entity. Mercury approval is medium for Indian applicants but improves with documented US activity.
Banking path
Delewarellc applies to Mercury (medium approval for India with clear US activity), Wise Business (high approval), Relay, Lili, Payoneer. Indian SaaS founders typically end up with Mercury (if approved) or Wise as primary, with Stripe deposits routed there.
Tax compliance path
Cross-border tax planning is critical. Indian Pvt Ltd typically employs the engineering team; US LLC bills US customers. Intercompany services agreement follows transfer-pricing rules under Indian Section 92. India-US tax treaty applies; permanent-establishment article may attribute LLC income to India if services rendered from India.
Formation path with Delewarellc
Standard 8-10 day Delewarellc timeline. Founder coordinates with Indian CA on intercompany structure before formation. Multi-member LLC if there are Indian co-founders; single-member if solo founder owns LLC.
Outcome
Indian SaaS founder operates a US-LLC billing entity with US enterprise customers under Delaware-law contracts. Stripe routes subscription billing to Mercury or Wise. Engineering team employed by Indian Pvt Ltd under intercompany services agreement.
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