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Plain-English guides on forming, filing, and staying compliant — written for founders building from outside the US.
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Wyoming vs. Delaware: which state should your US LLC call home?
We only form companies in Wyoming and Delaware — on purpose. An honest, side-by-side look at fees, privacy, and taxes so you can pick the right one.
Form 5472 explained: what every foreign-owned US LLC must file
If your LLC has a non-US owner, this one form keeps you compliant with the IRS — even if you made $0. Here's what it is, who files it, and how we handle it.
How to get a US EIN without an SSN or ITIN
You don't need a Social Security Number to get a US EIN. Here's exactly how the process works for non-resident founders — and how we handle it for you.
2026 US tax deadlines for non-resident founders
A calm, plain-English rundown of the federal filing dates that matter for your US LLC or C-Corp in 2026 — plus how extensions work if you need more time.
Form 5472 deadlines and extensions: when it's due, and what a late filing costs
Every Form 5472 deadline by entity type, how the automatic six-month extension works, and what the IRS asks of a return filed after the date.
Related party transactions on Form 5472: what actually counts as reportable
Capital contributions, unpaid rent, a $500 loan — Form 5472 covers more than most owners expect. Exactly what counts, and what you can skip.
How to open a US bank account for your non-resident LLC
Wise, Relay, Mercury, or Airwallex — a clear-eyed comparison for non-resident founders, plus the documents and timeline behind an approval.
Delaware LLC formation: the complete guide for non-US residents
What a Delaware LLC actually costs, how formation works, and when Delaware beats Wyoming for a non-resident founder — with current fees and dates.
How to get an EIN for your foreign-owned LLC (no SSN needed)
A step-by-step walkthrough of getting an IRS EIN for your foreign-owned US LLC — application methods, Form SS-4, and the steps that follow.
Form 5472 and pro-forma 1120: the complete filing guide for non-resident owners
A full walkthrough of Form 5472 and the pro-forma 1120 for foreign-owned LLCs: who files, what counts as reportable, the deadline, and how we help.
Wyoming LLC annual report: what non-resident owners need to file
Wyoming's annual report is one of the simplest state filings in the US, and it keeps your LLC in good standing. The timeline, the fee math, and how to file.
ITIN for nonresident business owners: what it is and how to apply
A plain-English guide to the ITIN — who needs one, how Form W-7 works, how long it takes, and how we apply for you without mailing your passport.
Can a foreign corporation own a US LLC?
Yes — US law places no citizenship limits on LLC membership. How a foreign corporation owns a US LLC: the steps, the tax classification, and Form 5472.
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