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What happens if you don't have a registered agent
Skip the registered agent and the state can strip your good standing, dissolve your LLC, and let a lawsuit win by default. Here's the full chain.
How much does a US LLC really cost in 2026?
Forming a US LLC costs $50–$300 in state fees. The real number is the ongoing stuff — annual reports, registered agent, and tax prep. Here's the full breakdown.
What is a registered agent, and why every LLC needs one
A registered agent is the one requirement every US company shares. Here's what they do, why the state insists on it, and how to choose one well.
UK VAT registration for non-resident companies
Own a UK Ltd from abroad? You might owe VAT from your very first UK sale, with no turnover threshold. Here's when you register and how returns work.
Delaware vs Wyoming LLC for non-resident founders
For a solo non-resident founder, Wyoming usually beats Delaware on cost and privacy. Delaware matters when you raise money. Here's the real trade-off.
Form 5472 — what foreign-owned US LLCs must file
If a non-US person owns a US LLC, the IRS wants Form 5472 and a pro-forma 1120 every year. Miss it and the penalty starts at $25,000. Here's the plain version.
Can you be your own registered agent?
Legally yes, if you have an in-state address and are around during business hours. For non-residents it's effectively no. Here's the honest trade-off.
How to dissolve a US LLC the right way
You can't just stop paying — an open LLC keeps racking up fees, franchise tax, and liability. Here's how to close one cleanly, including the final tax filings.
The UK confirmation statement (CS01), explained
The CS01 is a yearly snapshot you send Companies House confirming who runs your UK Ltd. Miss it and the company can be struck off. Here's what it covers.
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