Plain-English guides for global founders.
Formation, EIN, banking, compliance, and state selection — without the legalese. Written for non-US residents building real businesses.
How to Set Up Stripe with a US LLC (Non-Resident Guide)
Stripe blocked in your country? A US LLC + EIN + US bank account is the standard way non-residents get a fully working Stripe account. Here's how.
5 min read · Jul 9, 2026 Money & TaxUS LLC Annual Compliance for Non-Residents (2026 Checklist)
Forming the LLC is step one — keeping it in good standing is ongoing. State annual reports, registered agent, Form 5472, and the current BOI status, in one checklist.
6 min read · Jul 9, 2026 Money & TaxITIN vs EIN vs SSN: What a Non-Resident Founder Actually Needs
Three US tax numbers, constant confusion. Here's the plain-English difference — and why most non-resident LLC owners need an EIN, not an ITIN or SSN.
6 min read · Jul 9, 2026 Money & TaxEffectively Connected Income (ECI) Explained for Non-Residents
ECI is the concept that decides whether a non-resident owes US income tax. Here's what it means, how it differs from FDAP, and where tax treaties fit — in plain English.
6 min read · Jul 9, 2026 Money & TaxForm 5472 for Foreign-Owned US LLCs: The 2026 Guide
If a non-resident owns a single-member US LLC, you almost certainly must file Form 5472 — even with no US tax. Miss it and the penalty is $25,000. Here's how it works.
7 min read · Jul 9, 2026 Money & TaxDo Foreign-Owned US LLCs Pay US Tax? (2026, Honest Answer)
The honest answer: it depends on your activity — and "no tax due" is not the same as "no filing." What the IRS actually says about non-resident-owned LLCs.
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