Set up a US LLC from Dubai or anywhere in the UAE
UAE-based ecommerce sellers and agencies add a US LLC when their customers, marketplaces or ad platforms are US-based — without disturbing an existing mainland or free-zone licence.
What blocks UAE-based founders today
- US marketplaces and suppliers prefer contracting with a US entity
- Free-zone licence alone doesn't unlock US payment processors
- EIN needed for Amazon US, Stripe and supplier accounts
- Cross-border paperwork slows down launches
How PayNest solves it for UAE
Runs alongside your UAE licence
The LLC handles US-facing contracts and payments; your UAE entity continues as-is.
EIN for marketplaces
Non-resident EIN filing so Amazon US, Stripe and supplier onboarding can proceed.
Remote, document-light
Passport plus online intake. No US travel, no notarised US paperwork required to start.
Flat $209 formation
$160 state fee + $49 service fee. Add EIN, registered agent or virtual address only if needed.
Payment platforms clients from UAE usually apply to
PayNest is an independent filing service, not affiliated with these platforms or with any government agency. Account approval is always the provider's decision — we prepare the company documents they ask for.
Your steps from UAE
- 1
Complete the online intake — company name, activity, ownership and your passport details.
- 2
We file with the Secretary of State (expedited filing is typically 1 business day).
- 3
We prepare your EIN application through the non-resident SS-4 route — no SSN needed.
- 4
Documents land in your PayNest dashboard; you apply for payments and banking with them.
UAE FAQ
Do I need to close my UAE company?
No. Most clients keep both — the UAE entity for local operations and the US LLC for US-facing revenue.
Is a US LLC useful for Amazon FBA in the US?
Yes — an LLC with an EIN is the structure most non-resident FBA sellers use for US marketplace and supplier accounts.
How fast can it be done?
Expedited state filing is typically 1 business day; the EIN follows through the IRS non-resident route.
Can a non-US resident own a US LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement to own a US LLC. You never need to travel to the United States, and you can be the 100% single owner of the company.
Can I get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN?
Yes. Non-US residents without an SSN or ITIN receive their EIN through the IRS Form SS-4 route (fax/mail processing). We prepare and file it for you and deliver the EIN confirmation letter to your dashboard.
Which state should a non-resident choose?
Wyoming is the usual choice for online businesses and freelancers: low annual cost and strong owner privacy. Delaware suits founders planning to raise investment. We'll recommend one during intake — the price is the same either way.
Do I have to visit the US or provide US documents?
No. Everything is remote: your passport, an address in your home country, and the online intake are enough. Our registered agent and business address in the US cover the local requirements.
How much does it cost in total?
$209 all-in for the formation itself — $160 mandatory state filing fee paid to the Secretary of State plus a $49 flat PayNest service fee. Optional extras (EIN, registered agent, virtual address, notary) are shown as separate line items before you pay.
Ready to form your US LLC from UAE?
$209 all-in — $160 state filing fee plus a $49 flat PayNest service fee. Optional extras are itemised before you pay.
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