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Experience-based guides on U.S. companies, taxes, banking, and e-commerce.
August 1, 20268 min read
Forming a U.S. Company as a Non-Resident — A Step-by-Step Guide
Every step of forming an LLC without traveling to the U.S.: choosing a state, name check, formation, EIN, banking, and payment infrastructure.
Read articleJuly 24, 20266 min read
What Is an LLC and What Does It Offer Foreign Founders
The features of the Limited Liability Company: limited liability protection, tax flexibility, and practical benefits for international entrepreneurs.
Read articleJuly 17, 20265 min read
What Is an EIN and How to Get One Without an SSN
What the federal tax ID does, the SSN-free application process, Form SS-4, and expected wait times.
Read articleJuly 10, 20267 min read
Opening a Stripe Account with Your U.S. Company
What you need for Stripe, the application steps, common rejection reasons, and the website compliance items that improve approval odds.
Read articleJuly 3, 20266 min read
Opening a U.S. Bank Account with Mercury
Applying for a Mercury business account from abroad: required documents, application questions, approval times, and alternatives if declined.
Read articleJune 26, 20265 min read
Form 5472 — The Mandatory Filing for Foreign-Owned LLCs
The Form 5472 + 1120 information return that even zero-tax LLCs must file, deadlines, and the $25,000 penalty risk.
Read articleJune 19, 20266 min read
Wyoming or Delaware — How to Choose the Right State
A comparison of the two most popular states on fees, taxes, privacy, and investor compatibility, with recommendations by business model.
Read articleJune 12, 20266 min read
Does an Amazon Seller Need a U.S. Company
How a U.S. LLC affects payouts, tax forms, Brand Registry, and account health for international Amazon sellers.
Read articleJune 5, 20265 min read
The Real Annual Costs of a U.S. LLC
The mandatory and optional expenses after formation: annual report, registered agent, filings, and a realistic annual budget.
Read articleMay 29, 20264 min read
What Is a Registered Agent and Why Is It Required
The registered agent's legal role, who can serve as one, what the service covers, and the consequences of going without.
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