Taxes & Compliance
How to Get an EIN Without an SSN
Get an EIN without an SSN: how to file Form SS-4 by fax or mail, what to enter on line 7b, realistic timelines, and the mistakes that cause rejections.
ITIN vs EIN for Non-Residents: Which Do You Need?
ITIN vs EIN explained for non-US founders: what each number does, who actually needs an ITIN, how to file Form SS-4 and Form W-7, and the myths.
US LLC Annual Compliance Checklist for Owners Abroad
Every filing a foreign-owned US LLC owes yearly: state reports and fees, agent renewal, Form 5472 and 1120, 1099s, W-8 forms, sales tax and books.
US LLC Taxes for Non-Residents: What You Actually Owe
Foreign-owned single-member LLC taxes explained: Form 5472 and pro forma 1120, when there is no US tax, ECI basics, state filings, and the $25,000 penalty.