Case Study:
How One Foreign Founder Unlocked More U.S. Revenue With a U.S. LLC
The Blackshore Team Was Great To Work With...
They were consistently available throughout the engagement and provided excellent support with my U.S. company setup and business banking.
They were consistently available throughout the engagement and provided excellent support with my U.S. company setup and business banking.
They have strong knowledge of the required paperwork and procedures, and they also understand the tax and compliance implications, which made the process smooth and efficient.
They have strong knowledge of the required paperwork and procedures, and they also understand the tax and compliance implications, which made the process smooth and efficient.
They were consistently available throughout the engagement and provided excellent support with my U.S. company setup and business banking.
They have strong knowledge of the required paperwork and procedures, and they also understand the tax and compliance implications, which made the process smooth and efficient.
They have strong knowledge of the required paperwork and procedures, and they also understand the tax and compliance implications, which made the process smooth and efficient.
Omar Benazza
Founder
Autosharx
UAE
Founder
Autosharx
UAE
Meet Omar...
Omar is an Algerian founder running a UAE-based network automation company, looking to expand revenue in the U.S. and globally.
He was struggling to win U.S. clients with a setup that was:
He was struggling to win U.S. clients with a setup that was:
- Losing enterprise deals because U.S. companies required a U.S.-based entity
- Losing as much as 4% on every PayPal payment due to foreign exchange fees
- Limiting access to U.S. banking due to his Algerian citizenship
He had proven U.S. demand, including some U.S. clients, but his setup was blocking real international revenue growth.
With Blackshore, Omar Went From Being a “Foreign Vendor” to Operating as a Credible U.S. Company in Under 30 Days
From there, the impact was immediate:
- Access to U.S. banking platforms and ability to transact directly in stable currencies like USD, GBP, and EUR
- Increased international margins by up to 4% after eliminating PayPal foreign exchange fees
- Improved credibility and increased close rates with higher-budget U.S. clients
Step 1: U.S. LLC Formation in Wyoming (7 Days)
He wanted a simple, cost-effective structure with minimal compliance requirements.
So we registered an LLC in Wyoming because it best suited his situation, offering:
So we registered an LLC in Wyoming because it best suited his situation, offering:
- 0% state corporate tax
- Anonymous registration
- Simple and affordable compliance
This created a properly structured U.S. entity, giving Omar the credibility to work with more U.S. businesses.
Step 2: Securing an EIN From the IRS (19 Days)
We then secured his EIN through the Internal Revenue Service, making the business official and enabling it to:
- Access U.S. Payment Processors Like Stripe
- File taxes in the U.S. (If Required)
- Hire employees in the U.S.
- Open U.S. business bank accounts and build U.S. credit
With this in place, Omar could now access the U.S. financial system and start capturing U.S. and international revenue.
Step 3: U.S. Banking (2 Days)
We then identified three fintech banking solutions and guided Omar through the applications, resulting in:
- Approval despite his high-risk algerian citizenship
- A Fully remote setup
- Accounts going live within two business days
This allowed him to:
- Transact in USD, GBP, and EUR
- Create prepaid USD cards for himself and his team to manage business expenses
- Hire employees in the U.S.
- Avoid forced conversions and 4% PayPal forex fees
Step 4: Foreign-Owner Compliance (Annual)
Blackshore also handles Omar’s foreign owner compliance requirements, which include:
- A U.S. mailing address for government correspondence
- Registered agent and digital mail forwarding services
- Annual state filings
- Federal IRS filings handled by CPA/EA partners
- Dedicated compliance advisory for ongoing guidance
The result: full compliance and peace of mind with no guesswork, missed deadlines, or late penalties.
In Less Than 30 Days, Omar Had a Fully Operational U.S. Business That Allowed Him To:
- Win U.S. and international clients with bigger budgets
- Access larger markets in the U.S. and Europe
- Eliminate 4% foreign exchange fees charged by PayPal and banks
- Charge more for his services
- Reduce international wire transfer fees
- Transact directly in stable currencies like USD, GBP, and EUR
- Build geographically diversified revenue
If You’re a Non-U.S. Founder Looking to Establish a U.S. Company So You Can:
- Tap into large international and U.S. markets
- Close deals with clients that require a U.S. entity
- Unlock U.S. banking, payment processors, and U.S. credit
- Cut Forex and banking fees to near zero
- Sell on Amazon and other U.S. marketplaces
- Access U.S. payment processors like Stripe