US LLC for Online Course Creators: Teachable, Kajabi, and Skool (2026)

You've built a course. Students are buying it. And then you hit the question every international creator eventually faces: how do I get paid properly, look legitimate, and keep my taxes from becoming a nightmare? A US LLC solves all three.

Why Course Platforms Push You Toward a US Entity

Teachable, Kajabi, and Skool all integrate natively with Stripe and PayPal. These platforms work globally — but Stripe's full feature set (lower fees, instant payouts, Stripe Tax) is substantially better for US-registered businesses. Beyond payments, a US LLC on your checkout page signals legitimacy that improves conversion rates.

Payment Processing Benefits You Actually Notice

With a US LLC you can open a US Stripe account — giving you full dashboard access, Stripe Tax for automated sales tax collection, and Teachable Payments. PayPal Business accounts for US LLCs come with higher limits. Kajabi and Skool's Stripe integrations work seamlessly with US business accounts.

Which State: Wyoming or Delaware?

For course creators, Wyoming is almost always the right answer. No state income tax, no franchise tax, strong member privacy, and just $60/year in annual fees. Delaware only makes sense if you plan to raise investment or bring on co-founders. Compare them in our Wyoming vs Delaware guide.

What "Pass-Through Taxation" Means for Non-US Course Creators

A single-member US LLC pays no US federal income tax at the entity level. Profits pass through to you and are taxed in your country of residence under local tax laws. You file an annual US informational return (Form 5472 + Form 1120) — paperwork, not a tax payment.

Step-by-Step Setup

• Form your Wyoming LLC — your home country address is fine, no US presence required.
• Get your EIN via IRS Form SS-4 — see our EIN guide.
• Open a US bank account via Mercury or Relay — see our banking guide.
• Connect to Teachable, Kajabi, or Skool.
• Update your checkout with your LLC name — this alone improves buyer trust.

Total cost: under $400 all in for the first year. Start your creator LLC today.