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The Architecture
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Everything you need to know about setting up your US LLC, organized into five critical operational vectors.
Payment Access
Does a US company actually unlock Stripe, PayPal, and global payments for your situation?
Address & Banking
Which address works where — and can you actually open a US bank account?
Compliance
What happens after formation — Form 5472, BOI, EIN, annual filings, and penalties.
Providers
Route-based provider comparisons — not which pays the highest commission, but which fits your route.
Playbooks
Country + business model + payment goal playbooks for non-US founders.
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Latest Guides
How to Open a US Business Bank Account Without an ITIN: Complete Guide for Non-Residents (2026)
Non-US founders can open a US business bank account without an ITIN. This guide covers the CIP exemption, top neo-banks, approval requirements, and hidden rules for 2026.
BOI Reporting in 2026: What Non-US Founders Actually Need to Know
BOI reporting requirements changed in March 2025. Learn who must still file, who is exempt, deadlines, and what non-US founders need to do in 2026.
Form 5472 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: What Non-US Founders Must Know in 2026
Learn when and how to file Form 5472 as a foreign-owned US LLC owner. Includes $25,000 penalties, deadlines, NRA requirements, and the pro forma 1120 process.