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Form 5472, FBAR, penalties, and everything else the IRS expects from foreign owners of US entities, written by the people who file these forms every week.
Form 5472 vs Form 5471: Which One Applies to You?
Form 5472 is for foreign-owned US companies; Form 5471 is for US owners of foreign companies. A comparison of the two most-confused international information returns.
How to Get an EIN From Outside the US (Form SS-4 Walkthrough)
A foreign owner can get a US LLC's EIN with no SSN or ITIN, for free, directly from the IRS. The SS-4 line-by-line, fax vs. phone, and what to ignore from paid "EIN services."
My LLC Had No Income: Which US Filings Still Apply?
A foreign-owned US LLC with zero revenue can still owe Form 5472. What "no income" actually exempts you from, what it doesn't, and the one case where nothing is due.
Do Foreign-Owned US LLCs Still Need BOI Reporting in 2026? (No — Here's Why)
Since FinCEN's March 2025 rule, US-formed LLCs — including foreign-owned ones — are exempt from beneficial ownership reporting. What changed, who still files, and what still applies.
FBAR for Foreign-Owned LLCs: When Your US LLC Must File FinCEN Form 114
Your US LLC is a "US person" even if you aren't. When a foreign-owned LLC must file FinCEN Form 114, the $10,000 threshold, 2026 deadlines, and the real penalty numbers.
ITIN vs EIN: Which One Does a Foreign LLC Owner Actually Need?
EIN identifies your LLC; ITIN identifies you. A decision guide for non-resident owners — which number you need, when, and how to get each without a US Social Security number.
How to File the Pro-Forma 1120 + Form 5472: Step-by-Step for Foreign-Owned LLCs
The exact mechanics of filing Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 — what to write on each form, the Ogden mailing address, the IRS fax number, and the mistakes that trigger rejections.
The $25,000 Form 5472 Penalty: How It Works and How to Fight It
How the IRS assesses the $25,000 Form 5472 penalty, what a CP215 notice means, and how reasonable-cause abatement actually works for foreign LLC owners.
Form 5472 for Foreign-Owned LLCs: The Complete 2026 Guide
Who must file Form 5472, what counts as a reportable transaction, the 2026 deadlines, and how the $25,000 penalty works — explained by the CPAs who file it weekly.
US Tax Glossary for Foreign-Owned LLCs: Every Term, Defined
Plain-English definitions of Form 5472, pro-forma 1120, FBAR, ITIN, disregarded entity, and 20+ other terms every foreign owner of a US LLC needs to know.
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