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US LLC or UK LTD?

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Formation Cost

🇺🇸 from $147🇬🇧 from £50

Annual Fee

🇺🇸 $62/yr🇬🇧 £13/yr

Formation Time

🇺🇸 3–5 days🇬🇧 24 hours

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US LLC

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UK LTD

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Costs

$147 formation + $62/yr state fee

£50 formation + £13/yr confirmation

Tax

Pass-through taxation — no US corporate tax for non-residents

19–25% UK corporation tax on profits

Privacy

Member names not public in Wyoming & New Mexico

Director & shareholder names fully public at Companies House

Compliance

Annual state report + IRS Forms 5472 & 1120 + BOI report

Annual accounts + confirmation statement + corporation tax return

Banking

Mercury, Wise, Payoneer, Revolut — easy online opening

Tide, Starling, Revolut, Wise — UK banking is very accessible

Reputation

Trusted globally — best recognized for US market & Stripe/PayPal

Strong credibility in EU & UK — ideal for B2B European clients

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