Guides and articles on starting a US business from Eastern Europe
Declaring US LLC Income in Your Home Country's Tax Authority — Guide for Foreign Owners (2026)
As a foreign tax resident with US LLC income, you must declare it in your home country's annual tax return. Structure options, rates, common mistakes, and how tax treaties prevent double taxation.
Dropshipping and Sales Tax in the US — Guide for Foreign Sellers with US LLC (2026)
Dropshipping e-commerce to US customers — sales tax nexus, Economic Nexus Laws, Shopify vs Amazon, state registration obligations, common mistakes. Complete picture of tax obligations for dropshipping business.
From W-2 Employee to Contractor with US LLC — Guide for International IT Professionals (2026)
You've been working for a US company as W-2 employee (remote, relocation, or through an EOR like Telerik/Chaos). Now you want to switch to contractor status with US LLC. How the process works, why it's beneficial, what the risks are, and what the IRS says about misclassification.
VAT on Services to US Clients from Home Country — Complete Picture (2026)
You provide services to US client from home country — do you charge VAT? Place of supply rules, B2B vs B2C difference, when to register under simplified schemes, when for full VAT. Why US clients usually mean ZERO VAT, but with nuances.
ITIN for Foreign Nationals — How to Get One Without Visiting the US (2026)
Complete guide to obtaining an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) from outside the US. When you need one, how to fill Form W-7, processing times, and how to avoid rejection — all without traveling to the US.
Mercury vs Relay — Which Business Bank for Your US LLC (2026)
Detailed comparison of Mercury and Relay for foreign-owned US LLCs. Fees, onboarding, integrations, support — which bank is better for SaaS, e-commerce, agency, or freelance.
Annual Obligations for US LLC — Complete Calendar for Foreign Owners (2026)
What you must file every year after forming a US LLC — Annual Report, Franchise Tax, Form 5472, Registered Agent renewal. Why BOI no longer applies to US-formed LLCs. Penalties, deadlines, and how to stay compliant.
Zero-Revenue LLC — Do I Still Need to File Form 5472? (2026)
Urgent question: if my LLC had no revenue, do I still owe Form 5472? The short answer is YES — and the penalty is $25,000. What exactly you must file even at $0 revenue and how to do it correctly.
Amazon FBA for Foreign Sellers — Complete Guide with US LLC (2026)
How foreign sellers can start Amazon FBA in the US. LLC structure, EIN, sales tax nexus, federal and state taxes, W-8BEN-E, banking. All steps from zero to first sale and beyond — legal and tax obligations.
When Do I Actually Owe US Tax? ECI, USTB, and FDAP Explained in Plain English (2026)
The main fear of foreign US LLC owners: 'do I owe US tax?' A detailed explanation of USTB, ECI, and FDAP concepts — and why 90% of foreign-owned single-member LLCs don't owe US federal income tax. Real examples, technical details, and when you actually should worry.
How to Register a US LLC from Eastern Europe — Complete 2026 Guide
Step-by-step process for registering a US LLC from Eastern Europe. Which state, documents, cost, timeline.
Wyoming vs Delaware — Which State Is Best for an LLC from Abroad (2026)
Detailed comparison between Wyoming and Delaware for LLC registration. Fees, taxes, privacy, bank accounts — everything for foreign founders.
Stripe from Abroad — How to Accept Payments with a US LLC (2026)
Stripe doesn't work in many countries. Learn how to activate Stripe through a US LLC and accept card payments worldwide.
US Tax Treaty Guide for Foreign LLC Owners — How to Avoid Double Taxation (2026)
Complete guide to US tax treaties for foreign LLC owners. How to avoid double taxation, what returns you must file and when you owe tax.
EIN — What It Is and How to Get One from Abroad (2026)
Complete EIN guide for foreign founders. What it is, why you need it, how to apply and how long it takes.