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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.

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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.

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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.

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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: 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.

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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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