Delaware LLC Incorporation for Argentine SaaS Founders
Argentine SaaS founders often incorporate in Delaware to access global payment processors and maintain USD-denominated revenue. This structure separates your business assets from the local Argentine financial environment.
The process involves forming a legal entity in Delaware, obtaining an EIN from the IRS, and opening a Mercury business banking account. Compliance with US federal reporting requirements is mandatory to avoid significant penalties.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupMercury (banking-only) setup$0.00
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$0.00
What the tax authority sees
US LLCs are pass-through entities for federal tax purposes, meaning non-US owners with no US-source income or effectively connected income (ETBUS) generally face no US federal corporate income tax.
BCRA capital controls; USD hedging via US LLC common practice
Use your Delaware LLC to hold USD revenue outside the Argentine banking system to mitigate local currency volatility and BCRA capital control restrictions.
- 01Form 5472 and 5476 filing required for foreign-owned single-member LLCs; $25,000 penalty per form for late filing
- 02Potential for Argentine tax authorities (AFIP) to classify foreign entities as local tax residents
- 03Strict compliance with BCRA regulations regarding offshore asset declaration
From filing to funded bank account
US LLC (Delaware) vs Estonia OÜ (e-Residency)
FAQ
Start filing with Mercury (banking-only)
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.