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US LLC Formation for Canadian Founders
Guides, tools, and compliance walkthroughs for Canadian residents forming and operating US business entities.
Canadian Founder Guides
Forming a US LLC from Canada: Complete Guide (2026)
Canada-US is the #1 co-founder pairing on Stripe Atlas. But the CRA treats US LLCs as corporations — creating a tax trap that costs founders thousands.
CRA and US LLCs: The Tax Classification Trap Canadians Face
The CRA treats US LLCs as corporations. The IRS treats them as pass-through. This mismatch creates effective tax rates of 50-75% for Canadian founders.
US Banking for Canadian LLC Owners: Cross-Border Options (2026)
Canadian founders have a unique advantage: TD and RBC operate on both sides of the border. But fintech options are different. Here is the full landscape.
Canada-US Tax Treaty and LLC Income: What Changes in 2026
Proposed Section 899 could add withholding for Canadian-owned US entities. The treaty already has gaps for LLCs. Here is what the treaty covers and what it does not.
Tools and Calculators
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Miss Form 5472? Penalties for Non-Resident LLCs
The IRS penalty for late or missing Form 5472 is $25,000 per form. What triggers the filing requirement and what non-resident LLC owners face.
US LLC Cost for Non-Residents: Full Breakdown
Full cost breakdown for non-resident US LLC formation: state fees, registered agents, EIN, Form 5472, and 5-year totals across services.
Delaware vs Wyoming LLC: Why Non-Residents Overpay in Delaware
Delaware costs $300/yr in franchise tax alone. Wyoming: $60/yr. For non-resident founders, the real cost gap is in compliance — not formation fees.
Tax Residency Guide for Digital Nomads (2026)
How tax residency is determined: the 183-day rule, center of vital interests, habitual abode — specific criteria countries use to claim you as a resident.
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