Guides for Non-Resident Founders
Straight, practical answers on setting up a company in the U.S. or Canada from abroad. No hype, no fabricated success rates, and no promises a bank or government has not made. Start with the pillar below, then work through the deeper guides as we publish them.
U.S. LLC formation
How to Form a U.S. LLC as a Non-Resident
The full walkthrough: choosing a state, naming, registered agent, banking reality, and the tax filings that trip founders up.
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Wyoming vs. Delaware vs. New Mexico, decided on how you actually operate.
Read the guide →Federal Tax Setup for Foreign Owners
The fax and phone application routes, realistic timelines, and the online-portal trap.
U.S. Business Banking for Non-Residents
What banks actually ask for, why applications get declined, and how to prepare.
Form 5472 Explained
Who files it, when it is due, and why the $25,000 penalty makes it worth getting right.
Canada incorporation
Incorporate in Canada as a Non-Resident
Federal vs. provincial, the director-residency rules, and what all-in pricing includes.
U.S. vs. Canada for Non-Resident Founders
Which country fits your customers, banking needs, and tax picture.
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