Everything cross-border founders need to know about structuring their business
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Entity — Structure & Formation
LLC formation, jurisdiction selection, registered agents, S-Corp, EOR
Tax — Residency & Filing
Tax residency, treaty tie-breakers, FBAR, transfer pricing, CPA tools
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Documentation gaps, audit readiness, compliance checklists, exit planning
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All articlesDelaying Structure Decisions Locks Future Options
Every month of delay in making entity and tax decisions embeds precedent that makes future corrections harder and more expensive to unwind.
Mar 25, 2026entity-structureHow to Get an EIN Without an SSN (Non-Resident Guide)
Three methods to get a US EIN without a Social Security Number — IRS fax, phone, or through a formation service. Step-by-step with current processing times.
Mar 24, 2026entity-structureRegistered Agent vs Virtual Mailbox — What You Actually Need
A registered agent handles legal documents. A virtual mailbox handles business mail. Most non-resident LLC owners need both. Here's why and what each costs.
Mar 24, 2026bankingDo You Need Multiple Bank Accounts Abroad?
Cross-border founders end up with 3-5 bank accounts across jurisdictions. How the Mercury + Wise + local pattern works and what breaks it.
Mar 23, 2026complianceBOI Filing: Do Non-Resident LLC Owners Need to File?
FinCEN's March 2025 rule exempted US-formed LLCs from BOI filing. Who is exempt, who still files, and what the transparency trend means.
Mar 23, 2026taxEstimated Tax Payments While Living Abroad?
US citizens abroad still owe quarterly estimated taxes. FEIE doesn't eliminate the obligation. Safe harbor rules, penalties, and the 2-month trap.
Mar 23, 2026Want personalized analysis?
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