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Filing requirements for a non-resident single-member LLC with no US income

You owe zero US tax, but you still have filings. Here's exactly what a non-resident single-member LLC must file, state by state, and what it costs.

LLC Form 5472 Compliance +2

April 4, 2026

Form 5472 filing service for foreign-owned LLCs

Form 5472 Filing Service

Annual IRS Form 5472 and Pro Forma 1120 filing for foreign-owned single-member LLCs. $25,000 penalty if you miss it — I handle the entire filing for $325.

Compliance Tax Planning LLC +1

April 1, 2026

Revolut personal review for digital nomads

Revolut Personal for Non-Residents

How to use Revolut as your personal multi-currency account while living abroad. Pairs perfectly with Revolut Business.

Banking Personal Banking Non-Resident

March 24, 2026

Airwallex global business banking with multi-currency dashboard, borderless card, and local account details in 60+ countries

Airwallex Review

Global business account with local details in 60+ countries. A solid alternative when Mercury or Wise don't work for you.

Banking Business Banking International Transfers

March 24, 2026

Payoneer Review

Multi-currency receiving accounts for B2B payments. Best for marketplace sellers and platform-based businesses.

Banking Business Banking International Transfers

March 24, 2026

ZEN Review for Digital Nomads

Multi-currency Mastercard with cashback, extended warranty, and shopping protection. Works in EU, UK, and Singapore.

Banking Personal Banking Non-Resident

March 24, 2026

Interactive Brokers review for non-resident investors

Interactive Brokers Review for Non-Residents

How to invest in US and European equities as a non-resident. Why I use Interactive Brokers, the US estate tax trap, and how to connect it to Wise.

Investing Non-Resident Brokerage

March 24, 2026

American Express Platinum card benefits for non-resident digital nomads

American Express Platinum for Non-Residents

Why I've carried the Amex Platinum since 2017 — Priority Pass, hotel status, rental car upgrades, and why timing matters.

Credit Cards Travel Non-Resident

March 24, 2026

US phone number setup for non-resident LLC owners — Tello eSIM, Mercury verification, WiFi calling

US Phone Number for Non-Residents

How to get a real US phone number for your LLC — without living in the US. I use Tello, and here's why.

Solutions Business Tools Non-Resident

March 24, 2026

United States jurisdiction guide

United States

The world's largest economy and a top destination for international entrepreneurs forming LLCs, opening bank accounts, and accessing the US market.

Jurisdictions Business Formation LLC

February 15, 2025

Georgia jurisdiction guide

Georgia

A rising hub for digital nomads and international entrepreneurs, offering a territorial tax system, easy company formation, and affordable cost of living.

Jurisdictions Tax Planning Business Formation

February 15, 2025

Wise Business review for US LLC owners

Wise Business Review

Guide to Wise Business for US LLCs. Multi-currency accounts, low FX fees, and how to use Wise alongside a US bank account.

Banking International Transfers

January 28, 2025

Mercury Bank review for non-resident LLC owners

Mercury Bank Review

Mercury is a neobank built for startups and internet businesses. Fully online application, FDIC-insured, and works great for non-resident LLC owners.

Banking Business Banking

January 28, 2025

Revolut Business review for US LLC owners

Revolut Business Review

Multi-currency business account with the best mobile app in fintech. Instant transfers to personal Revolut, unlimited virtual cards.

Banking Business Banking International Transfers

January 28, 2025

Non-resident US banking guide

Non-Resident US Banking Guide

Complete guide for non-US citizens without a Social Security Number who want to open personal or business accounts in the USA.

Banking Business Banking Non-Resident

January 28, 2025

The 183-day rule and tax residency explained

Tax Residencies & The 183-Day Rule

How the 183-day rule determines your tax residency, common misconceptions, and strategies for digital nomads and perpetual travelers.

Tax Planning Residency

January 28, 2025

Countries without income tax guide

Countries Without Income Tax

Complete list of countries with no personal income tax and countries with territorial taxation systems — ideal for international entrepreneurs.

Tax Planning Residency

January 28, 2025

World taxation systems explained

World Taxation Systems Explained

Understanding worldwide vs territorial taxation, citizenship-based taxation, and what it means for your US LLC.

Tax Planning

January 28, 2025

CFC rules guide for international entrepreneurs

The Global Entrepreneur's Guide to CFC Rules

Controlled Foreign Corporation rules explained — how they work, which countries enforce them, and what it means for international entrepreneurs.

Tax Planning Compliance

January 28, 2025

Panama Friendly Nations Visa guide

Panama Friendly Nations Visa

Complete guide to Panama's Friendly Nations Visa — requirements, process, costs, and why Panama is one of the best residency options for entrepreneurs.

Residency Latin America

January 28, 2025

Portugal NHR tax program guide

Portugal NHR Program

Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax program — how it works, tax benefits, requirements, and whether it's still worth it after recent changes.

Residency Europe Tax Planning

January 28, 2025

Paraguay residency guide

Paraguay Residency

Paraguay offers one of the easiest and cheapest residency programs in the world, with territorial taxation and a path to citizenship.

Residency Latin America

January 28, 2025

Estonia e-Residency program guide

Estonia E-Residency

Estonia's e-Residency program lets you start and manage an EU-based company entirely online. How it works and how it compares to a US LLC.

Residency Europe Business Formation

January 28, 2025

Cyprus Non-Dom tax residency guide

Cyprus Non-Dom Tax Residency

Cyprus Non-Domiciled status offers significant tax benefits for international entrepreneurs — including no tax on dividends and interest.

Residency Europe Tax Planning

January 28, 2025

Philippines residency guide

Philippines Residency

Philippines residency options for international entrepreneurs — SRRV visa, tax considerations, and cost of living.

Residency Asia

January 28, 2025

Colombia second passport guide

Colombia Second Passport

How to get Colombian citizenship through residency — the path to a second passport, requirements, timeline, and tax considerations.

Second Passport Latin America

January 28, 2025

Vanuatu citizenship by investment guide

Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment

Vanuatu's citizenship by investment program — one of the fastest and most affordable ways to get a second passport.

Second Passport Citizenship by Investment

January 28, 2025

Best state to form an LLC for non-residents

Best State to Form an LLC for Non-Residents

Comparing Wyoming, Delaware, and New Mexico — the top choices for international entrepreneurs.

Business Formation LLC Non-Resident

January 28, 2025

Form 5472 ultimate guide

The Ultimate Guide to Form 5472

Everything you need to know about IRS Form 5472 reporting requirements for US LLCs owned by non-residents.

Compliance Tax Planning LLC

January 28, 2025

Flag Theory complete guide

Flag Theory: A Complete Guide

How perpetual travelers optimize their lives by strategically planting flags across multiple countries.

Lifestyle Strategy Tax Planning

January 28, 2025

Bearer shares ultimate guide

The Ultimate Guide to Bearer Shares

What bearer shares are, how they work, and why most countries have eliminated or immobilized them.

Business Formation Privacy

January 28, 2025

KYC compliance guide for perpetual travelers

KYC Compliance for Perpetual Travelers

How digital nomads and perpetual travelers can meet Know Your Customer requirements for banking and financial services.

Compliance Banking

January 28, 2025

How to open a US LLC as a non-resident

How to Open a US LLC as a Non-Resident

Step-by-step guide to forming a US LLC, getting an EIN, opening bank accounts, and setting up payment processing — all without a US address or SSN.

Business Formation LLC Non-Resident +1

June 12, 2024

Complete overview of running a US LLC as a non-resident — state selection, taxes, banking, and invoicing

The Ultimate Guide to the US-LLC as a Non-Resident

US LLCs can be one of the best legal entities for non-US entrepreneurs. They enable access to all the benefits of a first world jurisdiction, such as banking, payment processing, and good reputation, while maintaining a relatively low tax rate and manageable levels of compliance requirements.

Business Formation LLC Non-Resident +2

January 15, 2024