Invoicing Your Own US LLC from India: LUT, FIRA, EDF (2026)
Purpose codes, FIRA vs FIRC, the LUT one-year clock, SOFTEX to EDF on 1 October 2026, Form 3CEB and Schedule FA: the receipt side of an Indian founder's US LLC.
Indian Founders + US LLCs: FEMA, RBI, and LRS Rules (2026)
LRS caps at $250K/year; ODI adds an Annual Performance Report. Who certifies the APR, and whether the accounts behind it have to be audited, from the RBI text.
India Tax Residency and US LLC: What the Treaty Covers
India uses 182 days (not 183). Residents face worldwide taxation. The India-US DTAA has gaps that catch LLC owners. Here is what the treaty actually says.
US Bank Account from India: What Actually Works (2026)
Mercury tightened approvals in 2025. Wise works but isn't a bank. Relay is selective. I mapped what Indian LLC owners face at each platform.
Stripe Atlas for Indian Founders: Invite-Only Guide (2026)
Stripe India went invite-only in 2024. Indian founders now form US LLCs for Stripe access. Here's the full compliance chain and what it costs.
Forming a US LLC from India: Complete Guide (2026)
I mapped every step and compliance layer for Indian residents forming a US LLC — from RBI's LRS limits to Form 5472 penalties most guides skip.