Do you currently have an active online business or income stream?
LLC First
You need operational infrastructure now. A US LLC gives you immediate access to payment processors, banking, and business credibility. Set up residency later โ the LLC doesn't require you to be a tax resident anywhere specific.
Residency First
Your priority is breaking your current tax residency. Establish a new tax home before scaling your business โ otherwise, your current country will tax your worldwide income. Get the residency foundation in place first.
Do Both Simultaneously
You're not trapped in a high-tax jurisdiction and you're ready to move. The most efficient path is to set up your LLC and residency at the same time. This gives you operational infrastructure and tax optimization from day one.
Residency First (Plan Now)
You're in a high-tax country and can't exit immediately. Start the residency process now even if it takes time โ this is your priority. Don't scale a business while your home country is waiting to tax it all.
Build Your Foundation First
You don't have active income yet, so there's no urgency on the LLC. Use this time to set up your residency foundation properly. When you're ready to launch your business, you'll have a clean structure from day one.