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Guides 49–72 of 191, newest first. Practical explainers for foreign-owned US LLCs covering Form 5472, pro forma Form 1120, deadlines, and penalties.
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Form 5472 for Indonesia and Bali Residents with a US LLC
Indonesia has a US tax treaty in force and issues an NPWP, yet neither removes Form 5472. See what Bali-based LLC owners report and what goes in the FTIN box.
Form 5472 for Malaysia Residents with a US LLC
No comprehensive US-Malaysia tax treaty is in force, and that changes nothing about Form 5472. See what it does change and what goes in the FTIN box.
Form 5472 for Philippines Residents with a US LLC
Philippines-based US LLC owners still file Form 5472 yearly. See what the US treaty changes, when your BIR TIN goes in the FTIN box, and why BIR filings don't replace it.
Form 5472 for Portugal Residents with a US LLC
Portugal residents with a US LLC file Form 5472 and a pro forma 1120. Your NIF goes in the FTIN box, and NHR is closed — here is what replaced it.
Form 5472 for Thailand Residents with a US LLC
A US-Thailand tax treaty is in effect and Thailand issues a personal TIN. Neither removes Form 5472. See what goes in the FTIN box from Thailand.
Form 5472 for Vietnam Residents with a US LLC
No US-Vietnam tax treaty is in force, and Vietnamese tax codes became personal ID numbers in 2025. What Vietnam-based LLC owners file on Form 5472.
How to Offer Form 5472 Filing as a Service to Your Clients
Scope, price and describe a Form 5472 filing service for your own clients. Worked per-filing arithmetic on our $149 fee, and what to leave out.
Formed With Stripe Atlas, doola or Firstbase? Who Files Your Form 5472
Your formation service formed the LLC. Whether it also files Form 5472 depends on the plan you bought. What each provider's own pages say, checked today.
Is a US LLC Really Tax-Free for Digital Nomads?
Often no US income tax, but never no US filing: the LLC still owes Form 5472 with a $25,000 penalty, and your residence country may tax the profit.
US LLC vs Estonian OÜ vs UAE Free-Zone Company: Annual Filing Burden
What a US LLC, an Estonian OÜ and a UAE free-zone company each file every year, where and by when, sourced to the IRS, Estonia and the UAE.
Wyoming vs New Mexico vs Delaware LLC for Digital Nomads
Form 5472 is identical in Wyoming, New Mexico and Delaware. Only state paperwork and cost differ. See each state's figure, due date and source.
BOI Reporting for a Foreign-Owned US LLC in 2026
FinCEN's August 2026 final rule exempts US-formed LLCs from BOI reporting, even if wholly foreign-owned. What still applies, and how to spot scam letters.
Certificate of Good Standing for a Foreign-Owned LLC
A certificate of good standing proves your LLC is current with the state, not the IRS. Who asks for one, how states name it, and where Form 5472 fits.
Registered Agent for a Foreign-Owned LLC: What's Required
Every US LLC needs a registered agent with a state address. Here's why a non-resident owner usually can't act as their own, and what the role doesn't do.
Sales Tax Nexus for a Foreign-Owned LLC Selling in the US
US sales tax is a state-by-state nexus question, not a federal one. How economic nexus, warehouses, and marketplace laws affect a foreign-owned LLC.
Operating Agreement for a Foreign-Owned Single-Member LLC
No US state makes you file an operating agreement, but banks and Form 5472 records often need one. What it should cover and what it doesn't change.
EIN Address Change: Form 8822-B for a Foreign-Owned LLC
Update a foreign-owned LLC's IRS mailing address with Form 8822-B. Separate business location, home address, and responsible-party changes without a new EIN.
Does a Foreign-Owned U.S. LLC Need an FBAR?
A U.S. LLC can need an FBAR even when its foreign owner does not. Check account ownership, location and balances separately from Form 5472.
My Foreign-Owned LLC Received a 1099-K: Does It Go on Form 5472?
Reconcile Form 1099-K gross payments to payouts, separate owner withdrawals for Form 5472, and check errors without assuming U.S. income tax is due.
Form 5472 Cash vs Accrual: Year-End Transaction Cutoff
A December related-party amount paid in January may belong to different Form 5472 years under cash or accrual accounting. Use this cutoff review.
Form 5472 for Crypto Transfers Between an LLC and Its Owner
Trace crypto contributions and withdrawals between a foreign owner and a US LLC, document dollar values, and separate owner transfers from wallet moves.
EIN Pending When Form 5472 Is Due: What Can You Do?
Separate a pending EIN, a lost EIN letter, and no application. Understand IRS Applied For guidance and the limits of a Form 5472 extension.
Did the IRS Receive My Form 5472? Fax Confirmation, Processing and Next Steps
Learn what a Form 5472 fax receipt shows, what it cannot prove, how IRS processing evidence differs, and what to do after filing.
Form 5472 Line 1c: Total Assets, Zero or Blank?
Work out Form 5472 line 1c using year-end book assets, distinguish zero from missing records, and understand the pro forma 1120 exception.
Turn what you learned into a complete filing package.
Answer a guided questionnaire and receive your Form 5472 plus pro forma Form 1120, ready for review, signature, and submission.