Tax filing guides
Plain-English tax filing guides for non-resident founders — practical walkthroughs from the team that handles US formation, filing, and compliance.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Form 5472 deadlines and extensions: when it's due, and what a late filing costs
Form 5472 deadlines by entity type, 2025 and 2026 tax year dates, the six-month Form 7004 extension, and what the IRS asks of a return filed after the date.
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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.
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How to get an EIN for your foreign-owned LLC (no SSN needed)
Step-by-step Form SS-4 instructions for non-US residents without an SSN. Official IRS international fax numbers, 2-4 week timeline, and Line 7b foreign rules.
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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.
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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 where a Certifying Acceptance Agent fits in.
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Small business tax guide for non-resident founders: deductions, deadlines, and what changed for 2026
Running a US small business as a non-resident: the deductions worth claiming, what the 2025 law reset changed for 2026, and the planning that helps.
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We prepare Form 5472 and the pro-forma Form 1120 from your records and send you copies and a submission record.