US LLC vs C-Corporation Tax Calculator (2026)
Compare 0% pass-through tax efficiency of a foreign-owned US LLC against the 21% corporate tax rate of a Delaware C-Corp.
$100,000 USD
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Single-Member US LLC
Pass-through entity. 0% US Federal Income Tax for non-residents without ETBUS.
US Corporate Tax Rate:0% (Pass-through)
Total US Federal Tax Paid:$0 USD
Net Owner Take-Home
$100,000 USD
Delaware C-Corporation
Required for US VC fundraising & stock option pools. Subject to double taxation.
21% Federal Corporate Tax:$21,000
30% Dividend Withholding Tax:$23,700
Net Owner Take-Home
$55,300 USD
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