Amazon FBA easier under UK LTD or US LLC?

Well, a UK LTD will be liable for UK CIT, the US LLC can be a pass-through entity.

@startfleetio knows about US company formation.

@CaptK I know he has formed some UK companies for people here. Maybe he can also suggest alternatives to the UK Ltd

I'm not sure if a UK LTD is the best for this if you live in Thailand thus with territorial taxation. You could also consider a US LLC with a holding structure.

Last edited: Mar 22, 2022

UK LLP can also work.

Puzel12 said:

What's cheaper and easier to manage for new amazon fba busines and why?
UK LTD or US LLC? Non-resident in both countries, I am living in Thailand.

In case Amazon FBA seller becomes successful, what will be better to use?

You need to have proof of address for Amazon FBA. It is possible to get utility bills for US LLC but I'm not sure about UK LLP/LTD

startfleetio said:

You need to have proof of address for Amazon FBA. It is possible to get utility bills for US LLC but I'm not sure about UK LLP/LTD

Do you help with the utility bill for a US LLC ?

sonato said:

Do you help with the utility bill for a US LLC ?

yes

So if we form a New Mexico LLC or Wyoming LLC with you @startfleetio you can provide a utility bill for this company too, which is valid ?

That would mean we could setup a complete US establishment with Mecury bank and payment processors.

boomy said:

So if we form a New Mexico LLC or Wyoming LLC with you @startfleetio you can provide a utility bill for this company too, which is valid ?

That would mean we could setup a complete US establishment with Mecury bank and payment processors.

Yes you are correct

CaptK said:

UK LLP can also work.

what would be the difference from LTD and LLP ? please explain for a noob.

LTD is easier as it's only one person required but you would need to do accounting to minimise you CIT. LLP is like an LLC but the only difference is it needs 2 directors one can be a an LTD which is owned by the same person. The benefit is there is no CIT as it's a pass through entity and profits are paid to the general partner.

So you will be personal liable for all what is done in the company with an LLP and LLC ?

sebastian said:

So you will be personal liable for all what is done in the company with an LLP and LLC ?

I understand you refer to tax liability to which the answer is yes (with very few exceptions). Income earned through these types of entities is generally considered personal income of the members/partners and taxed as such. It gets complicated if you form a foreign LLP/LLC while resident in a jurisdiction that either doesn't recognise those entities or treats them as ordinary companies, though, so check with a local attorney first.

The way the question is worded, though, could imply other forms of liabilities (legal liabilities, credit liability), and those are normally limited to the company, meaning you cannot for example be sued for a debt your company has incurred. This limitation of liability is quite robust and typically only broken in cases of criminal activities with ample evidence.

Sols said:

(legal liabilities, credit liability),

that's the one I'm asking for.

So as an an foreigner I could care less about tax lability in the USA or UK with a LLC or LLP ?

sebastian said:

that's the one I'm asking for.

Run a clean business and you shouldn't have any personal liability problems under UK or US law.

sebastian said:

So as an an foreigner I could care less about tax lability in the USA or UK with a LLC or LLP ?

Whether you care or not is a personal decision.

For a US LLC trading in the US, you need to be mindful of Effectively Connected Income (ECI). It's rarely a problem but you'd be wise to investigate it and assess how it affects you.

For a UK LLP, similar risks can exist if you trade a lot in the UK but it's generally unproblematic for non-resident foreigners to not pay UK income tax for income earned through an LLP.

okay, better run your business straight regardless USA or UK