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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.
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India Tax Residency and US LLC Income: 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.
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Opening a 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.
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Stripe Atlas for Indian Founders: What Changed in 2024
Stripe India went invite-only in May 2024. Indian founders now form US LLCs for Stripe access. The compliance chain this creates is longer than most expect.
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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.
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