The tax implications are quite clear when you are a disregarded entity.euinchina said:
Two cons I can think of for US LLC are:
- potential tax implications involving notorious IRS
- Litigious culture. If someone were to file a lawsuit against your LLC, then it'll be cumbersome
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What do you mean? Like protection from lawsuits? If so how so?clemens said:
I totally agree, a US LLC is at the moment one of the best entities when it comes to protect your business against liabilities.
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In many ways, it is difficult for a creditor to go after a US LLC which is owner by an foreigner or even someone local. If you structure the company correct, creditors and lenders may give up just alone because of what it is. Costs to sue such an entity are enourmous, comparing the costs to potential outcome make most give up before they get started.
In many ways, it is difficult for a creditor to go after a US LLC which is owner by an foreigner or even someone local.
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They may even be better and more difficult for law suits looking at a European point of view. However, there is no best, there are many countries which fall under this category, take for instant Nigeria, Somalia etc. - you want to look at which country serves your needs.