Guides for International Founders

Practical articles on forming a US LLC, obtaining an EIN, and running a US business from the UK and Europe.

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Starting a US Company

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How to Start a US Company from the UK or Europe

Step-by-step guide for UK founders forming a US LLC remotely.

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Can Non-Residents Own a US Company?

Legal overview for foreign founders forming US businesses.

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Why Founders Choose US LLCs

Benefits of operating through a US business structure.

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Company

Do You Need a US Address?

Understanding registered agents and business addresses.

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Freelancers

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How to Start a Wyoming LLC as a Freelancer

Step-by-step guide for UK Freelancer forming a US LLC remotely.

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How to Invoice Clients as a Freelancer

Learn how t invoice your clients correctly.

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How to Open a Business Bank Account

Learn how t open a US bank account as a freelancer.

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Top Five Mistakes Freelancers Make When Trying to Get an EIN

Understand the common mistakes and how too avoid them..

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Wyoming LLC Guides

Wyoming

Why Choose a Wyoming LLC?

Privacy, costs, and benefits for international founders.

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Wyoming

Wyoming vs Delaware LLC

Which US state is best for international founders.

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Wyoming

Wyoming LLC Annual Report

Understanding annual state filing requirements.

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Wyoming

LLC Business Documents Explained

Why even single-member LLCs should have one.

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EIN & IRS

EIN

How Non-Residents Get an EIN

The IRS process for obtaining an EIN without an SSN.

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EIN

EIN vs ITIN Explained

Understanding the two IRS identification numbers.

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EIN

IRS Form SS-4 Explained

Typical timelines and common delays.

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EIN

Have a EA File For Your SS-4

The EIN application form used by foreign founders.

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Payments & Fintech

Payments

Stripe for Non-US Founders

How a US LLC allows access to Stripe payments.

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Payments

Using PayPal with a US LLC

Accept global payments through a US company.

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Fintech

Best Fintech Tools for LLCs

Modern financial platforms for international founders.

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Payments

Payment Processing Requirements

What payment providers require during onboarding.

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US Banking

Banking

Opening a US Business Bank Account

Requirements for non-resident founders.

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Banking

Mercury vs Wise vs Relay

Comparing popular fintech banks.

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Banking

Banking Documents Checklist

Documents required for business banking.

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Banking

Why Bank Applications Get Rejected

Common onboarding mistakes.

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Taxes for Foreign Founders

Tax

Do Foreign LLC Owners Pay US Tax?

Overview of US tax obligations for non-residents.

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Tax

Form 5472 Explained

Annual IRS filing for foreign-owned LLCs.

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Tax

Effectively Connected Income

When US tax actually applies.

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Tax

UK Tax Reporting for US LLCs

How to declare income in the UK.

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Compliance

Compliance

Corporate Transparency Act

Understanding beneficial ownership reporting.

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Compliance

Beneficial Ownership Explained

Who qualifies as a UBO.

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Compliance

KYC Requirements for Businesses

Why financial institutions verify owners.

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Compliance

Maintaining Good Standing

Keeping your US company compliant.

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Other States

Delaware

Delaware LLC Formation Information

Information about the benefit for forming an LLC in Delaware.

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New Mexico

New Mexico LLC Formation Information

Information about the benefit for forming an LLC in New Mexico.

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Texas

Texas LLC Formation Information

Texas Formation Information

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All 50 States

LLC Formation For All States

A summary of information about llc formation in all 50 states.

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