Why Use a US Company to Bill Your Client?
Many US companies prefer to pay a US entity for compliance reasons. Without a US bank account or LLC, freelancers often get stuck with international wire forms or rejected payments. PANORAMA SYSTEMS solves this by acting as the merchant of record, but it’s not a tax solution—you still handle your own taxes in Uganda. The service fee is a percentage of each invoice (specifics on request), and that’s the cost of looking domestic.
It’s a pragmatic shortcut, not a full legal structure. If you’re hoping this will somehow create a US presence for you, it won’t. Your client sees a Florida LLC on the paperwork, nothing more.
What Happens After the Client Pays
You send your project details, PANORAMA SYSTEMS generates an invoice from a Florida LLC, and your client pays it like any other US vendor. Once funds clear, you choose which USDT network you want: TRC-20, ERC-20, BEP-20, TON, or Solana. Provide your wallet address, and the settlement minus the fee is sent.
No Wise, no SWIFT, no bank deposit—crypto only in Uganda. The moment you receive USDT, it’s yours to hold, trade, or cash out however you can locally. We don’t control that part.
What This Doesn’t Solve
This service won’t make you tax-compliant in the US or Uganda. You’re not an employee, so no benefits or withholding. If a client demands a W-9 or W-8 form, PANORAMA SYSTEMS can provide its own documentation, but you’ll need to sort out your own status.
Also, if you prefer fiat currency in a bank account, this won’t work for you. You’re taking on volatility risk the moment you accept USDT. These are real trade-offs, so know what you’re signing up for.
Working from Kampala: Practical Considerations
The timezone overlap (EAT is 8–10 hours ahead of US timezones) means real-time communication can be limited to early mornings or late evenings. But many Kampala freelancers already work asynchronously, using Slack, email, and occasional early calls. English proficiency is strong, so language isn’t a barrier with US clients.
The local market is informal, with payments often made via mobile money or cash, so getting paid in USDT can actually be a step toward more liquid, borderless earnings—provided you’re comfortable holding and converting crypto.