If you own a US LLC from outside the United States, Form 5472 is probably the most important — and most overlooked — filing on your calendar. Since 2017, foreign-owned single-member LLCs that are treated as “disregarded entities” must file Form 5472 each year, and missing it carries a $25,000 penalty that escalates. This guide […]
Opening a US business bank account for non-residents is very achievable in 2026 — and for most foreign founders it no longer requires a flight to the United States. The key is to use the right type of provider with the right documents, in the right order. This guide explains what banks and fintechs actually […]
You can get an EIN without an SSN — a Social Security Number is not required to obtain a US federal tax ID. Every year thousands of non-resident founders form a US company and request an EIN (Employer Identification Number, the IRS’s nine-digit tax ID for businesses) without ever setting foot in the United States. […]