Everything cross-border founders need to know about structuring their business
Country-specific guides, comparison tools, and risk screening for entrepreneurs operating across borders.
94 articles · 8 countries · 6 comparison tools · 4 calculators
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Country-specific compliance, banking, and formation guides — written for founders from your home jurisdiction.
India
5 guidesFEMA compliance, RBI LRS limits, Stripe access, US banking, India-US tax treaty
China
5 guidesSAFE Circular 37, CRS reporting, forex controls, US banking, STA data exchange
United Kingdom
4 guidesHMRC opaque entity trap, Self-Assessment, UK Ltd vs US LLC, US-UK treaty
Canada
4 guidesCRA tax classification trap, FAPI rules, cross-border banking, Section 899
Pakistan
3 guidesRestricted banking jurisdiction, SBP forex rules, FBR worldwide income, Stripe access
Nigeria
3 guidesRestricted banking, FIRS compliance, CBN forex controls, Delaware vs local for VC
Turkey
2 guidesLira crisis, GIB tax rules, MASAK compliance, Turkey-US treaty, no PayPal
Brazil
3 guidesNo US-Brazil tax treaty, Receita Federal, BACEN CBE reporting, IOF tax, Carnê-Leão
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Latest Articles
All articlesHow to Open a US Bank Account Remotely (Non-Resident 2026)
Open a US bank account without visiting the US. Mercury, Wise, Relay compared — plus EIN requirements, common rejections, and what each platform expects.
Mar 30, 2026
US LLC vs C-Corp for Non-Residents: Which Entity Type?
LLC pass-through vs C-Corp double taxation, governance, VC eligibility, and compliance costs, mapped for non-resident founders choosing a US entity.
Mar 30, 2026
Canada-US Tax Treaty and LLC Income: What Changes in 2026
Proposed Section 899 could add withholding for Canadian-owned US entities. The treaty already has gaps for LLCs. Here is what the treaty covers and what it does not.
Mar 28, 2026
CRA and US LLCs: The Tax Classification Trap Canadians Face
The CRA treats US LLCs as corporations. The IRS treats them as pass-through. This mismatch creates effective tax rates of 50-75% for Canadian founders.
Mar 28, 2026
FEMA and RBI Rules for Indian Founders with US LLCs (2026)
LRS caps at $250K/year. ODI requires RBI approval. FEMA penalties reach 3x the violation amount. The compliance layer Indian LLC owners rarely see.
Mar 28, 2026
HMRC and US LLCs: The Opaque Entity Tax Trap (2026)
From April 2025, HMRC treats US LLCs as opaque entities. UK residents now face potential double taxation that the US-UK treaty may not resolve.
Mar 28, 2026
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