Everything we know about US companies, written down.
State choices, entity types, the IRS forms, banking, sales tax, and what to do every year. Written by the team that files them.
How to form an LLC in Indiana as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain guide for non-US founders on forming an Indiana LLC in 2026, costs by plan, the biennial report, and when Wyoming fits better.
How to form an LLC in Illinois as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain English guide for non-US founders on forming an Illinois LLC in 2026, with real costs, timelines, and when to pick Wyoming or Delaware instead.
How to form an LLC in Idaho as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain guide to forming an Idaho LLC as a non-US founder in 2026, with real PowerLaunch pricing, timelines, and when to pick Wyoming instead.
How to form an LLC in Hawaii as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain-English guide to forming a Hawaii LLC as a non-US founder in 2026, with costs on each PowerLaunch plan and when to pick Wyoming instead.
How to form an LLC in Georgia as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain guide to forming a Georgia LLC as a non-US founder in 2026, with costs, timelines, and PowerLaunch's step-by-step process.
How to form an LLC in Florida as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain-English guide to forming a Florida LLC as a non-US founder in 2026, with real costs, timelines, and PowerLaunch's step-by-step process.
How to form an LLC in District of Columbia as a non-US founder (2026)
Learn how a non-US founder forms a District of Columbia LLC, what it costs in year one, and when Wyoming or Delaware fits better.
How to form an LLC in Connecticut as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain guide to forming an LLC in Connecticut as a non-US founder in 2026, with real costs, timelines, and when to pick Wyoming or Delaware instead.
How to form an LLC in Colorado as a non-US founder (2026)
Colorado LLC formation for non-US founders: same-day filing, low fees, and what PowerLaunch handles on each plan for 2026.
How to form an LLC in California as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain guide to forming a California LLC as a non-US founder in 2026, covering costs, the $800 franchise tax, and when to pick another state instead.
How to form an LLC in Arkansas as a non-US founder (2026)
Form an Arkansas LLC as a non-US founder: costs by plan, the $150 yearly state fee, registered agent rules, and when to pick Wyoming instead.
How to form an LLC in Arizona as a non-US founder (2026)
A plain guide to forming an Arizona LLC as a non-US founder in 2026, with real costs, the publication rule, and PowerLaunch plan pricing.
How to form an LLC in Alaska as a non-US founder (2026)
Non-US founder's guide to forming an Alaska LLC: fees, the biennial report, registered agent rules, and when to pick Wyoming or Delaware instead.
How to form an LLC in Alabama as a non-US founder (2026)
Form an Alabama LLC as a non-US founder in 2026: real costs, timelines, tax notes, and when Wyoming or Delaware fits better.
What happens if you miss Form 5472: the $25,000 penalty explained
Form 5472 penalties start at $25,000 per year, even with zero revenue. Here is how the penalty works and how to avoid it.
The Form 5472 and pro forma 1120 checklist for foreign-owned LLCs
A plain guide to Form 5472 and the pro forma 1120 for foreign-owned LLCs, covering deadlines, penalties, and how PowerLaunch handles the filing.
Doing business in a second state: when you need foreign qualification
Learn what foreign qualification means, which activities trigger it, what it costs, and how it differs from forming a new LLC in another state.
FBAR and FATCA: do they apply to a foreign owner of a US LLC?
FBAR and FATCA explained for foreign owners of US LLCs, including who counts as a US person and what filings actually apply to you.
How long an EIN takes for a non-resident owner, and how to speed it up
Learn how long an EIN takes for non-resident LLC owners, what slows it down, and how to speed it up with an expedited filing.
Wyoming has no income tax. Does that mean your LLC pays none?
Wyoming has no state income tax, but that does not erase your federal tax duty or your home country's rules. Here is what still applies.
Does a US LLC need a US office, employees or a US director?
Learn what a US LLC actually requires, no office, no employees, no US director, just a registered agent and the right filings.
Does a US LLC pay US tax when the owner lives abroad?
A plain guide to when a foreign-owned US LLC actually owes US tax, what counts as US business activity, and the Form 5472 duty that applies either way.
Does owning a US LLC get you a US visa? What it does and does not do
Owning a US LLC does not give you a visa or immigration status, here is what forming a company actually does and does not do.
Do you need a visa or a US visit to form and run a US LLC?
Learn whether you need a visa or a US trip to form an LLC, get an EIN, or open a business bank account.
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