US Phone Number for Verification: Non-Resident Guide (2026)
Of 19 US business accounts we track, 2 publish a US-number rule. Tello says its eSIM can't be activated abroad. And the home number has its own clock.
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 limits balances for India residents. Four providers name India outright. What Indian LLC owners face at each.
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.