US LLC Tax Filing for Digital Nomads
Many digital nomads use a US LLC to provide a US banking presence, professional credibility, and access to payment platforms like Stripe and PayPal. But a US LLC doesn't eliminate your US tax obligations — it creates additional ones. As a US citizen or green card holder, your LLC income flows through to your personal return via Schedule C, and self-employment tax applies. We handle the complete nomad LLC tax picture, including FBAR for business accounts.
Get started with your filingWho this is for
- ✓ US citizens or green card holders operating a business through a US single-member LLC while living abroad
- ✓ Digital nomads who formed a US LLC for online business, consulting, or freelancing
- ✓ Nomads using a US LLC for Stripe, PayPal, or US payment processing
- ✓ Those uncertain whether their US LLC creates additional filing requirements
What this filing may involve
Every situation is different. The forms below commonly apply — your specific filing may vary.
- 1 Schedule C — US LLC income flows through to Schedule C on Form 1040
- 2 Schedule SE — self-employment tax on net LLC profit
- 3 Form 2555 — FEIE on foreign-earned LLC income
- 4 FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) — for the LLC's US business bank account if it qualifies
- 5 Form 8858 — if the LLC is classified as a foreign disregarded entity in certain structures
Documents usually needed
- 📄 LLC bank account statements
- 📄 All revenue records by client and currency
- 📄 Business expense records for the LLC
- 📄 LLC operating agreement and EIN
- 📄 Prior year Schedule C and Form 1040
How Nomadic.Tax works
AI-assisted preparation with licensed professional review — every time.
We confirm your LLC structure and tax classification
Schedule C is prepared with all LLC revenue and deductible business expenses
FEIE is applied to qualifying foreign-earned income, reducing income tax
A licensed CPA reviews the complete return including FBAR for business accounts
When human review matters
- ⓘ A US LLC does not itself pay federal income tax — all income flows to your personal return
- ⓘ Self-employment tax applies to net LLC profit regardless of FEIE
- ⓘ If you're a non-US person operating a US LLC, different rules apply — see our Form 5472 service
Deeper reading on NomadIcTax.org, our educational resource site
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Relevant plans
Choose the package that best fits your situation, or view all plans.
- ✓ Everything in Standard
- ✓ Schedule C & SE for self-employment
- ✓ Multiple income sources and currencies
- ✓ Everything in Premier
- ✓ Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555)
- ✓ Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)
- ✓ FBAR filing (FinCEN 114) included
Frequently asked questions about US LLC Tax Filing for Digital Nomads
Does my US LLC protect me from self-employment tax?
A single-member LLC disregarded for tax purposes does not change your SE tax exposure. SE tax (15.3%) applies to net profit regardless of the LLC. An S-Corp election can reduce SE tax, but adds compliance costs.
Do I need to file anything for the LLC itself?
For a single-member US LLC that is a disregarded entity, there's no separate federal tax return for the LLC itself. All income is reported on your personal Schedule C. Some states require a separate LLC tax filing.
Should I form my LLC in Wyoming, Delaware, or another state?
Formation state affects state filing fees, franchise taxes, and legal protections but generally doesn't change federal tax treatment. Wyoming and Delaware are popular for low fees and strong legal frameworks. We can advise on tax implications of different states.