"Going from €0 to a million in less than 18 months is a real possibility for every European founder now"- Sara M., Barcelona
Run Your Online Business From The United States & Forget About European Taxes And Paperwork Without Moving FROM Your Desk
Keep all of your online business profits while working from Madrid, London or Paris without relocation, major changes or visas needed.
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Your Potential Savings
Your Annual Corporate Tax (%)
With Shiftaway
All The Money You're Taking Back Over The Next 5 Years
US- Tax Treaty
Treaty Status
No treaty currently in effect
What This Means
No specific tax treaty exists between the US and this country. Standard tax rules and rates apply.
European founders are now clients at the following with us
Built For Every Online Business
Whether you're building software, selling products, or creating content, here's how US incorporation helps your specific business type.
SaaS Founders
Build your software without the EU compliance headaches slowing you down
E-commerce Owners
Sell products across Europe without drowning in VAT paperwork
Fintech Companies
Process payments without spending €50K+ on EU banking licenses
Crypto Businesses
Trade crypto without the new MiCA licensing costs hitting in 2024
AI/ML Companies
Deploy AI models without expensive compliance audits from day one
Content Creators
Monetize your audience without complex disclosure and insurance requirements
Digital Agencies
Run campaigns for clients without getting hit by their compliance failures
Online Educators
Sell courses without immediate accessibility and refund complications
Subscription Services
Run recurring billing without the new cancellation button requirements
Marketplace Platforms
Connect buyers and sellers without complex reporting requirements
Gaming Companies
Develop games without loot box restrictions slowing your launch
Benefits What You Actually Get
| # | Everyday Relief You'll Feel | Why It Works (plain English) | Real-Life Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Permanent elimination of corporate tax thanks the US and your country treaty | US tax treaties let the entity claim 0% corporate tax while you live in Europe. | 💰 Keep €47,000 that would've gone to German corporate tax on €150k profit. That's a Tesla Model 3 every year, just from tax savings. |
| 2 | Strongest protection against lawsuits as all documents are sealed shut and only can only be cracked open by a court. | Reverse-entity shielding + no owner disclosure requirements. | 🛡️ Your name doesn't appear in any public registry. Competitors, angry customers, or gold-diggers hit a brick wall when they try to find your assets. |
| 3 | Elimination of almost all present and future EU whims in the form of new laws | Only US rules apply; European schemes can't cross the Atlantic. | ✅ AI Act? Handled by standard US tech practices. Digital Services Act? Already compliant. CSRD sustainability reporting? Not applicable to US entities. Sleep peacefully while EU founders scramble with new compliance requirements. |
| 4 | One time setup, no recurring payments from us | Pay once, own forever. No monthly subscriptions or hidden fees. | 💸 We're in the business of eliminating your problems unlike accountants that need you to have problems every year to remain in business. Save €15,000-50,000/year that other services charge for ongoing tax advisory, compliance consulting, and legal maintenance. |
| 5 | Access to the US banking such as credit, fintechs and even own IBANs as an american company. All fully insured by the government | Fintechs award you credit the more liquidity you have without credit scores. FDIC insurance protects your deposits. | 🏦 Get approved for $50k+ credit lines based on your business cash flow, not personal credit history. Plus Mercury, Brex, and other fintech accounts that EU founders can only dream of. |
| 6 | Only paperwork is forms 5472 and 1120 which any $200 Fiverr accountant can do per year for you | Two simple annual forms. No complex EU reporting requirements. | 📋 Spend 2 hours per year on compliance instead of 200+ hours navigating EU bureaucracy. Your $200 Fiverr accountant can handle everything. |
| 7 | Flat fee covers everything and support is present until you are handed your official documents and keys to your bank account | Complete white-glove service from formation to first bank deposit. | 🤝 No surprises, no upsells, no abandonment. We stay with you until you're fully operational and making money through your new US entity. |
Wave Goodbye To43+ Online Business Compliance Nightmares
Every single one of these bureaucratic burdens across all online business verticals vanishes the moment you operate from the US.From SaaS to e-commerce, fintech to AI, crypto to content creation. Escape them all.
All This EU Bureaucracy Disappears Forever
Cross-Cutting Horrors (hit everyone)
E-Commerce / Retail
Fintech / Payments
Crypto / Blockchain
AI / ML Services
Content Creators / Influencers
Digital Marketing Agencies
Online Education / Courses
Subscription Services
Marketplace Platforms
Gaming / Entertainment
🔥 43+ different online business compliance requirements Gone. Deleted. Never coming back.
What's Left? The Scary EU Acronyms Become Non-Issues.
No More Algorithm Audits
Hits: AI/ML companies, recommendation engines
Only kicks in if you process EU biometrics or hit €40M+ EU revenue. Keep shipping AI models without conformity reviews or fines.
No More Content Moderation Mandates
Hits: Social platforms, marketplaces, search engines
Under 45M EU users? Skip the algorithm audits and supervisory fees. Just a cookie notice and abuse inbox.
No More 24 Hour Panic Reports
Hits: SaaS, cloud providers, fintech infrastructure
Only applies if you're established in the EU. Run infrastructure from the US and skip the emergency incident filings.
No More Carbon Paperwork
Hits: Companies with 250+ employees or €50M+ revenue
US companies defer sustainability reporting until 2028, and only if you hit €150M+ EU sales.
No More Banking Bureaucracy
Hits: Payment processors, crypto exchanges, wallets
Not handling payments or crypto custody on EU soil? Those expensive financial licenses stay completely optional.
VAT Handled Automatically
Hits: All businesses selling to EU customers
American merchant of record takes care of all EU VAT obligations behind the scenes. Zero effort on your part.
🚀 The scariest EU regulations? They just don't apply to you anymore.
The Real Cost: EU Compliance vs US Operations
EU: Expensive Prevention + Expensive Fixes
Basic GDPR Setup
Everyone with EU customers€10K to 25K for policies, templates, gap analysis
DPO Salary
Large platforms only€70K to 100K/year, only if GDPR Art 37 applies
AI Audits
High-risk AI only€193K to 330K setup + €71K/year per model
When Things Go Wrong
Anyone who messes up€2.36M median fine + ≈€4.5M breach cleanup
US: Lean Prevention + Focus on Growth
SOC 2 Audit
Enterprise customers only$7K to 50K, voluntary but demanded by buyers
Privacy Officer
Nobody (optional)$0, hire one if you want (median $106K)
AI Compliance
Nobody yet$0 to 25K for voluntary NIST guidelines
When Things Go Wrong
Rarely anyone$0 to 700K privacy penalties (Honda $632K; rare cases)
EU Average Cost
Punishment for Success
Median annual compliance burden for growing online businesses
US Average Cost
Reward for Entrepreneurship
Median annual compliance cost for equivalent US operations
90% of online business owners pay $0 because most compliance requirements don't apply to most business models
What This Freedom Actually Means
Deliver and Grow Faster
No compliance reviews, no regulatory delays. Build and launch at Silicon Valley speed.
Keep More Revenue
No compliance teams, no legal fees, no audit costs. Pure profit in your pocket.
Sleep Peacefully
No regulatory nightmares, no surprise penalties. Just focus on growing your business.
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The Ultimate EU Escape
Key Details
Pros
- •0% corporate tax via treaties
- •Complete privacy protection
- •Strongest asset protection
- •Pre-arranged banking
- •Minimal compliance burden
Cons
- •Requires professional setup
- •Higher initial investment
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Key Details
Pros
- •Quick setup process
- •Well-known structure
- •Good for US operations
Cons
- •No EU tax protection
- •Privacy compromised
- •Weaker asset protection
- •Banking not guaranteed
- •Dual compliance burden
How It Works
Five proven steps to complete US entity setup and tax freedom
30-Minute Strategy Call
We find out if your online business can benefit. No hard selling, we're here to help only those who can truly enjoy real life benefits.
1-Day Onboarding
Your company presents itself formally through a simple information collection process to look the best for US officials, banks and platforms.
4-Week Formation Sprint
The new entity is formed and made official in the US. Bank applications are mailed out and processed.
Tax and Paperwork Freedom Achieved
Once approved, the whims of the EU become a thing of the past and your only concern will now be how to maximize revenue as much as possible.
Ready to go
At this point founders transfer their backend and funds to US infrastructure and banks to start anew with newfound powers.
What Founders Are Saying
"Spent 3 months on GDPR documentation alone. Now I just focus on shipping features to customers."
"OSS VAT reporting was eating 2 days every quarter. Finally can scale without the paperwork nightmare."
"German Gewerbesteuer hit us with €12k on top of corporate tax. Wish I'd done this sooner."
"Mercury gave me a $25k credit line in 48 hours. My German bank wanted 6 months of paperwork for €5k."
"Hit €200k ARR and suddenly needed CSRD sustainability reporting. Not anymore."
"GDPR fine cost me €15k plus legal fees. Now I sleep knowing EU regulators can't touch me."
"Saved €47k in corporate tax last year alone. My accountant couldn't believe the numbers."
"Digital Services Act compliance would've cost €80k in legal fees. Dodged that bullet completely."
"Italian tax office wanted 3 years of detailed records. Now they can't even find me."
"AI Act risk assessment would've taken 6 months. Already compliant by US standards."
"Went from 30% of revenue on compliance to under 1%. Game changer for bootstrapped founders."
"French real-time VAT reporting starts 2026. My competitors will scramble, I'll keep shipping."
"No more CRS reporting means my revenue stays private. Competitors can't reverse-engineer my growth."
"Banking in Switzerland required €50k minimum. Mercury approved me with €2k in the account."
"From €180k annual compliance costs to €200 IRS filing. Best business decision I ever made."
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