Category: Taxes
IRS filings, deadlines, penalties and tax treatment of U.S. companies owned from abroad.
Bookkeeping Services in the USA for Foreign-Owned LLCs
What U.S. bookkeeping covers for an LLC owned from abroad: reconciliations, monthly reports, records for Form 5472 and tax returns, and what it costs.
U.S. Tax Advice for Foreign Entrepreneurs: 5 Questions
Five questions to answer before forming a U.S. company from abroad: residency, income source, business activity, entity and state, with guides for each.
U.S. Bookkeeping Basics for International Entrepreneurs
Double-entry bookkeeping, chart of accounts, a monthly routine and the U.S. terms that confuse founders abroad, explained for owners of a U.S. LLC.
Sales Tax for Online Sellers: Economic Nexus Explained
How U.S. sales tax works for online sellers: economic nexus after Wayfair, registration, collection, filing, marketplaces and what foreign sellers must check.
Guide to U.S. Business Taxes for Non-Resident Owners
Federal, state and sales taxes for a U.S. LLC or corporation owned from abroad: entity choice, 21% corporate rate, withholding, payroll and filings.
Avoid IRS Penalties and Audits: A Guide for Owners Abroad
How the IRS selects returns for audit, which penalties you can avoid, how long to keep records and what foreign-owned U.S. LLCs must file every year.
IRS Filing Deadlines for U.S. Companies and Foreign Owners
IRS due dates for Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120, 5472 and 1040-NR, extensions with Form 7004, estimated tax dates and penalties, with the 2027 calendar.
LLC vs Corporation: Tax Implications for Foreign Owners
LLC, C corporation or S corporation? How each is taxed, who can own it and what changes for non-resident founders: 21% rate, dividends, Form 5472.
Inactive LLC Tax Return: Do You File With Zero Revenue?
A U.S. company with no income can still owe IRS filings. Form 5472, Form 1120 and Form 1065 rules for non-resident owners, with the penalties that apply.