Why now - given the current Trump policy - is a good time to protect capital from the EU
While citizens in the EU are becoming increasingly desperate and entrepreneurs are suffering under ever stricter regulations, real privacy seems to be just a memory of times gone by. The situation in the USA is currently quite different: thanks to the free business policy promoted by President Donald Trump, the scope for entrepreneurs is growing - with noticeably more anonymity and protection. We have compiled the most important updates on these developments for you.
As an EU citizen, you are currently faced with increasing regulations such as the Common Reporting Standard (CRS)the automatic transfer of tax data. At the same time, the US government is using Donald Trump the opportunityto relax existing US regulations - especially in terms of corporate reporting. One US-LLC currently offers you a rare opportunityto structure capital in a decentralized and efficient manner - with liability protection, tax clarity and reduced visibility for EU authorities.
Why it's particularly good value right now:
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BOI reporting obligation does not apply to US LLCs
On March 21, 2025 FinCEN announced a "interim final rule"which exempts US companies - including LLCs - from the obligation to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI). Only foreign companiesregistered in the USA must report BOI.FinCEN.gov U.S. Department of the Treasury -
Trump calls reporting obligation "burdensome" - focus on deregulation
The decision was made in the context of a policy shaped by Trump, "excessive regulation" to be withdrawn. The Treasury described the BOI obligation as "outrageous and invasive".Forbes+1 -
Regulatory distance to EU control
While CRS is intensifying transparency across Europe, the US LLC under the Trump administration is using a legal protective shieldwithout automatic EU double reporting through the FATCA/CRS systems.
Your advantages as an EU entrepreneur:
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Privacy & tax relief
Foreign income in the USA is generally not taxedprovided there are no US sources. Your LLC remains private and protects asset structures from EU transparency mechanisms. -
Legal certainty & liability protection
An LLC in states like Wyoming (tax-free) or Delaware (first-class corporate law) offers solid, established structures at a manageable cost. -
Time window open - act now
The exception to the BOI obligation is effective until further notice (Status: March 21, 2025) - a regulatory window that can close quickly. Acting strategically now is better than reacting later.
Your quick implementation plan:
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Select the state - Wyoming (no income tax), Delaware (stability, legal certainty).
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Form an LLC & Assign Registered Agent - simple standard process.
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Apply for ON (SS-4) - as EU domicile by fax or letter.
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BOI reporting obligation no longer applies (until further notice) - document the regulation, but currently not mandatory. FinCEN.gov Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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Set up business account & structure - US bank or fintech (with FDIC insurance), operating agreement, clear separation EU vs. US.
Conclusion:
From the perspective of an EU citizen, there is currently a Ideal time for a US LLC - thanks to Trump-curated deregulation, in particular the suspension of the BOI requirement since the March 21, 2025. The combination of discrete structure, tax efficiency and legal protection makes this phase particularly attractive for diversifying capital safely and efficiently.
Sources:
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FinCEN removes BOI reporting requirement for US companies (Interim Final Rule, March 21, 2025): FinCEN.gov U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Forbes: US companies exempt from BOI reporting - Trump calls it "outrageous and invasive": Forbes+1