Filing Guide guides
6 practical guides on Filing Guide for foreign-owned US LLC owners.
Pro Forma Form 1120 for a Foreign-Owned LLC
A foreign-owned disregarded LLC attaches Form 5472 to a limited pro forma Form 1120 marked Foreign-owned U.S. DE. Learn what that means.
Foreign-Owned US LLC Filing Checklist (2026)
A practical federal and state compliance checklist for a foreign-owned U.S. single-member LLC, including Form 5472, BOI, FBAR, and state-status checks.
Form 5472: How to Fill It Out Part by Part
A part-by-part walkthrough of Form 5472 and the pro forma 1120 — which boxes to complete, which to skip, and the errors that trigger the $25,000 penalty.
Form 5472 Reportable Transactions: 15 Examples
Form 5472 reports transactions between a foreign-owned U.S. LLC and related parties—not every sale or expense. See 15 practical examples.
Form 5472 Filing Cost: 2026 Breakdown
Form 5472 has no IRS filing fee. Compare the real preparation, delivery, recordkeeping, and scope costs of DIY and paid filing help.
Form 5472: DIY vs. Hiring a Preparer
Compare preparing a Form 5472 package yourself with using a preparer: the records, form steps, delivery choices, and questions that matter.