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JURISDICTION/US AUTHORITY/IRS TAX YEAR/2025 CLUSTER/US

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.

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APPLICABILITY/WHO THIS IS FOR

Who 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
FILING RECORD/FORMS THAT MAY APPLY

What this filing may involve

Every situation is different. The forms below commonly apply — your specific filing may vary.

Schedule C — US LLC income flows through to Schedule C on Form 1040
Schedule SE — self-employment tax on net LLC profit
Form 2555 — FEIE on foreign-earned LLC income
FinCEN Form 114 — FBAR) — for the LLC's US business bank account if it qualifies
Form 8858 — if the LLC is classified as a foreign disregarded entity in certain structures
DOCUMENTS/INFORMATION REQUIRED

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
PROCESS/RETURN ASSEMBLY

How Nomadic.Tax works

AI-assisted preparation with licensed professional review — every time.

1
INFORMATION
We confirm your LLC structure and tax classification
2
DOCUMENTS
Schedule C is prepared with all LLC revenue and deductible business expenses
3
AI PREPARATION
FEIE is applied to qualifying foreign-earned income, reducing income tax
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PROFESSIONAL REVIEW / E-FILE
A licensed CPA reviews the complete return including FBAR for business accounts
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW/CPA / ACCOUNTANT SIGN-OFF

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
Authority Guide

Independent research and educational guidance from the Nomadic Tax Institute.

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Relevant plans

Choose the package that best fits your situation, or view all plans.

Premier
$349
For self-employed nomads, freelancers and platform earners.
  • ✓Everything in Standard
  • ✓Schedule C & SE for self-employment
  • ✓Multiple income sources and currencies
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Expat
$499
For Americans living abroad — FEIE, foreign tax credits and FBAR included.
  • ✓Everything in Premier
  • ✓Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555)
  • ✓Foreign Tax Credit (Form 1116)
  • ✓FBAR filing (FinCEN 114) included
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REFERENCE/COMMON QUESTIONS

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.

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