Knowledge Base
Everything you need to know about forming a US company, minimizing taxes, and navigating American business law — written for international entrepreneurs, not lawyers.
Choosing wrong costs thousands in taxes. Here's the exact decision framework that Silicon Valley attorneys use — without the $500/hour bill.
US TaxesThe 15.3% Self-Employment Tax is bleeding your business dry. The S-Corp election changes everything — but timing is everything.
US TaxesIf your LLC nets over $50,000 a year, you are almost certainly overpaying the IRS. Here's the exact number where switching saves you money.
LLC FormationNo visa. No US address. No Social Security Number. Here's exactly how to form your Delaware LLC from anywhere in the world in under 24 hours.
LLC FormationDelaware dominates the headlines. Wyoming quietly offers better privacy and lower costs for most international founders. Here's the real comparison.
LLC FormationYour EIN is the key to US banking, PayPal, Stripe, and tax compliance. Here's the exact process for non-residents — including the phone method that actually works.
BankingMercury, Relay, and Wise — three banks that actually work for foreign-owned LLCs. The documents you need and the applications that get approved.
US TaxesForm 5472. FBAR. ITIN. The IRS requirements for foreign LLC owners are confusing — but the penalties for getting it wrong are brutal. Here's the full picture.
ContractsUS clients will ask for these. Most international freelancers don't have them. Getting them wrong voids your IP protection and leaves your payments unenforceable.
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