Register a US company from China, without leaving home.
Formation, EIN without an SSN, US bank-account guidance, and the China–US tax treaty — the whole US setup run remotely by a CPA firm, so your Amazon US brand has a clean US owner, supplier credibility, and the standing to protect itself.
Chinese sellers make up the largest group of Amazon third-party merchants — and a US company is how a serious brand gives itself a home in the US.
Chinese founders reach us to move from anonymous seller to established brand. A US company with an EIN gives Amazon and other US marketplaces a clean, verifiable entity behind the account, holds the brand's US trademark, and supports Brand Registry once the mark is filed. It also reads as credibility to US customers and wholesale partners.
Supplier and buyer relationships lean on it too: a recognizable US business identity makes contracting, invoicing, and receiving in dollars simpler. Our role is to build that presence correctly — consistent records, the right structure, and a filing calendar that stays handled — so the brand you're protecting sits on solid ground.
The full US setup, from China
The same spine we run for every international founder, adapted to how Chinese Amazon sellers and brand owners operate.
Entity & state choice
A single-member LLC is the usual fit for a seller and brand owner; a Delaware C-Corp is for founders raising US capital. We match the state — commonly Wyoming, Delaware, or Florida — to how you'll operate, not to a default.
EIN without an SSN
Without a US Social Security Number, the IRS online tool is closed to you, so the EIN goes through Form SS-4 by fax — roughly 10 to 14 days or more as of 2026. We prepare and submit it and track it to issuance.
US bank account, remotely
Options such as Payoneer, Wise, Mercury, and Relay let founders in China open US business banking without flying over. Providers apply their own KYC, so we prepare your documentation to meet those checks; the provider makes the final call.
China–US tax treaty
Mainland China and the United States have an income tax treaty; Hong Kong is treated separately and isn't covered by it. The treaty provides a framework to avoid double taxation and can reduce US withholding on certain payments. We confirm which applies and build it into your W-8 paperwork.
Form 5472 & annual duties
A foreign-owned single-member LLC must file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 every year, even with no activity — the form that carries a $25,000 penalty if missed. We set the calendar and file on time, alongside your state annual report.
Marketplace KYC consistency
Amazon and other marketplaces verify that your entity name, EIN, address, and banking match across every record. We keep those details consistent from day one so verification doesn't stall your seller account.
What tends to matter for founders in China
A few realities specific to setting up from China, so there are no surprises.
Brand Registry rides on a trademark
The most common misunderstanding is that a US company unlocks Brand Registry. It doesn't — a registered or pending trademark does. The US entity gives the brand a clean owner to hold that mark and the account, so we set the entity up to support the trademark path rather than sit in its way.
Register truthfully as a foreign owner
The recurring trap is claiming a US operational address you can't support with a utility bill. For China-based sellers it's cleaner to register truthfully as a foreign-resident owner — we build the entity and records that way so Amazon's verification doesn't rebound on the account.
Banking KYC can be stricter
Some US banking providers apply extra scrutiny to China-based applicants. That's a reason to prepare the application carefully and keep every record consistent, not a reason it can't be done. We line up the documentation so your strongest case goes in the first time.
Whether US income tax is actually owed
A US company doesn't automatically mean a US income tax bill. Whether your income is effectively connected to a US trade or business, read with the China–US treaty, drives what's owed. We run that analysis instead of assuming an answer.
Questions from founders in China
General information to help you plan. Your specifics may differ — that's what the first conversation is for.
Can I get Amazon Brand Registry with a US company?
Amazon Brand Registry is gated by a trademark, not by a company. You generally need a registered or pending trademark in the country of the marketplace — for the US, that's a USPTO trademark. A US company doesn't replace the trademark, but it gives your brand a clean US-based owner to hold the mark and the seller account. We help you line the entity up so it supports the trademark and registry application rather than complicating them.
Do I need to visit the US to register the company from China?
No. Founders in China can form and run a US company entirely from home. Formation needs your passport, not travel or a US visa. We file everything remotely and coordinate the few steps that touch a US institution, such as the bank application.
Is there a China–US tax treaty?
Mainland China and the United States have an income tax treaty. It provides a framework to avoid the same income being taxed twice and can reduce US withholding on certain cross-border payments. Hong Kong is treated separately and is not covered by that treaty. We confirm which applies to you and build it into your setup and filings.
Can I open a US bank account from China?
Yes, remotely, through options such as Payoneer, Wise, Mercury, and Relay that many China-based sellers use. Each provider applies its own KYC and may weigh applicants differently, so we prepare your documentation to meet those checks and keep your records consistent — the provider still makes the final decision.
Does a US company make suppliers and customers trust me more?
Often, yes. A US entity with an EIN gives you a recognizable business identity for US customers, wholesale accounts, and brand protection, and it's frequently what US-facing partners expect to contract with. It isn't a magic credential, but paired with consistent records and a trademark it strengthens how your brand is perceived in the US market.
Selling on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, or Etsy? Your setup has extra moving parts — marketplace verification, sales tax, settlement accounting. See our dedicated e-commerce & Amazon practice.
New to the terms here? Start with our plain-English guides in Learn, or see the full US market-entry overview.
Set up your US company from China, the right way.
Tell us about your business and where you sell — we'll map the path from formation through ongoing filings.