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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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Repatriating US LLC Profits to Mainland China: 5 Structural Paths Compared (2026)

Each path from a US LLC USD balance back to mainland China RMB produces a distinct compliance trail. Wise, PingPong / WorldFirst, OCBC intermediary, SAFE-registered personal channel, and USDT OTC — what each one looks like on the books, with the 2026 January-1 enhanced KYC overlay.

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China $50,000 Annual Forex Quota Explained: Limits, Permitted Uses, and US LLC Funding (2026)

China's individual SAFE quota is $50,000 per person per year — but overseas LLC capitalization is not a permitted use. Quota rules, what triggers KYC, and how cross-border founders actually fund US entities in 2026.

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Opening a US Bank Account as a Chinese National (2026 Guide)

How Chinese nationals open US bank accounts remotely. Mercury, Wise, Relay compared — plus OFAC screening and forex controls.

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Platform Income from Multiple Countries?

Earning through Stripe, Amazon, and Upwork across borders creates tax sourcing questions. 1099-K thresholds, VAT obligations, and reporting gaps.

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Wise Business as US Bank Account: Can It Work?

Wise Business provides US account details (ACH routing + account number) but is not a US bank. What that means for non-resident LLC owners.

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