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All articlesChina's $50,000 Forex Quota and Your US LLC: What Actually Works
China's $50K annual forex quota cannot legally fund an overseas LLC. How Chinese founders actually capitalize US entities, the 2026 KYC tightening, and the structural workarounds.
Mar 26, 2026taxCRS Is Reporting Your Overseas Accounts to China's Tax Authority
China's STA receives financial account data from 100+ countries via CRS. 2025 marked the start of active enforcement. What Chinese founders with overseas entities need to understand.
Mar 26, 2026tax-residencyCyprus's 60-Day Tax Residency Rule: How It Works for Cross-Border Entrepreneurs
Cyprus allows tax residency with just 60 days of presence per year. How the rule works, what it costs, how it compares to Portugal IFICI and Malta, and how it interacts with a US LLC.
Mar 26, 2026taxForm 5472: The $25,000/Year Penalty Chinese LLC Owners Don't Know About
Foreign-owned US single-member LLCs must file Form 5472 annually — even with zero revenue. The penalty is $25,000 per year with no cap. Here's what Chinese LLC owners need to know.
Mar 26, 2026moneyOpening a US Bank Account as a Chinese National (2026 Guide)
How Chinese nationals open US business bank accounts remotely. Mercury, Wise, Relay compared. Why accounts get frozen, what OFAC screening means, and the forex controls that shape how money actually moves.
Mar 26, 2026entityChinese Citizen Forming a US LLC: The Complete Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide for Chinese citizens forming a US LLC. Covers state selection, EIN without SSN, banking, and the SAFE, CRS, and Form 5472 obligations most guides skip.
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