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How to open a US business bank account as a non-resident
You can open a US business account from abroad without flying in. Here's what you actually need, which providers say yes, and why applications get rejected.
US LLC taxes for non-residents, explained
A foreign-owned US LLC doesn't automatically owe US tax — it turns on whether you have effectively connected income. Here's the real mechanism.
UK Ltd vs US LLC: which should you form?
A decision guide for cross-border founders choosing between a US LLC and a UK Ltd — taxes, banking, Stripe, reputation, cost, and admin compared.
The BOI report: what foreign-owned LLCs need to know
Beneficial ownership reporting to FinCEN changed a lot in 2025. Here's what the BOI report is, who counts as an owner, and what foreign-owned LLCs file now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Form 1040-NR: when LLC owners must file
Form 1040-NR is your personal US return as a non-resident. Here's exactly when an LLC owner must file one, and how it differs from Form 5472.
Sales tax and nexus for foreign-owned US LLCs
US sales tax is state-level and triggered by "nexus" — even with no US presence. How economic nexus, thresholds, and marketplace rules hit foreign founders.
How to change your registered agent
Switching registered agents takes one state form, a small fee, and a confirmation. Here are the exact steps and the right time to make the move.
Do you need a UK registered office address?
Yes — every UK Ltd must have one, it's public, and recent rules ban PO-box-only addresses. Here's what counts and how non-resident founders get one.
The cross-border founder's compliance calendar
Every recurring deadline for running a US LLC or UK Ltd from abroad — annual reports, Form 5472, confirmation statements, VAT, and renewals in one place.
LLC annual reports — deadlines you can't afford to miss
Most US states make your LLC file an annual (or biennial) report to stay active. Miss it and you risk late fees and dissolution. Here's how the upkeep works.
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