Forming a Delaware LLC for Indian Freelance Developers
Indian freelance developers can form a Delaware LLC to access global payment gateways and international clients. This structure provides a legal entity separate from your personal assets while operating under US jurisdiction.
You remain responsible for complying with both US federal reporting requirements and Indian income tax regulations, including presumptive taxation under Section 44ADA.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- Setupdoola setup$297.00
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$297.00
What the tax authority sees
Delaware LLCs are pass-through entities for US federal tax purposes, provided the owner is not Engaged in Trade or Business in the US (ETBUS).
Section 44ADA presumptive taxation; foreign-source income rules
Utilize Section 44ADA for your Indian tax filings if eligible, and ensure your LLC activities do not constitute a Permanent Establishment in India to avoid double taxation.
- 01IRS Form 5472 and 1120 penalty of $25,000 for late filing
- 02Potential Indian tax residency risk if management and control is in India
- 03FBAR reporting requirements for foreign bank accounts
From filing to funded bank account
US LLC (Delaware) vs Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)
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