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Wyoming LLC Stock Investing

Wyoming LLCs can hold stock investment portfolios for non-residents. Brokerage options are limited compared to operating businesses but Interactive Brokers and a few others work.

Answer

Wyoming LLCs can hold US stock investment portfolios for non-resident owners. Brokerage options for non-resident-owned LLCs are limited: Interactive Brokers is the primary choice; some other brokerages accept LLCs with extensive KYC. US dividend income is FDAP subject to 30% default withholding (reducible to 15% for India, UK, most treaty countries via Form W-8BEN-E). Capital gains on US stocks are generally NOT subject to US tax for non-residents (under most treaty regimes). Form 5472 reports related-party transactions (capital contributions to fund the brokerage).

By Zawwad, Founder & CEO, WyomingLLC by Topslice LLC.

Last updated May 20, 2026

Brokerage options

  • Interactive Brokers: primary option for non-resident-owned LLCs. Accepts global, low fees, comprehensive markets.
  • TastyTrade: accepts some LLCs but limited country coverage
  • Charles Schwab: tightened review for non-resident-owned LLCs
  • Fidelity: limited acceptance of non-resident-owned LLCs
  • Robinhood: does not accept LLC accounts
  • E*TRADE: limited acceptance

Tax treatment

  • US dividends: 30% default, reducible to treaty rate (15% India, 0% UK, etc.) via Form W-8BEN-E
  • US capital gains: generally NOT subject to US tax for non-residents
  • US-source interest (Treasuries): 30% default, often 0% via treaty
  • Foreign dividends: not US-taxed
  • Home country may tax both dividends and capital gains (worldwide income)

Account setup

  1. Open Interactive Brokers Business Account with LLC + EIN + Mercury bank
  2. Submit W-8BEN-E to claim treaty rates on dividends
  3. Fund the brokerage from Mercury or directly
  4. Track buys, sells, dividends for tax reporting
  5. Report related-party capital contributions on Form 5472
  6. Issue 1099-equivalent statements from brokerage for year-end tax prep

Frequently asked questions

Can my Wyoming LLC trade US stocks?
Yes. Open a business brokerage account at Interactive Brokers with LLC name and EIN.
Are capital gains taxed?
Generally not for non-resident-owned LLCs on US stocks. Home country may tax.
Are dividends withheld?
Yes. 30% default, often reduced to 15% (India) or 0% (UK) via Form W-8BEN-E treaty claim.
Day trading: ECI concern?
Active day trading from US could create ECI exposure. Consult a US CPA. Most non-resident traders argue against ECI.

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