Six articles. Real information. No fluff. Written for international founders who want to understand what they're getting into — not just close a checkout flow.
Delaware for VC-track startups. Wyoming for everyone else. Annual fees, franchise tax, privacy, court system, and formation time — all covered.
Pass-through taxation vs. double taxation. When LLCs win, when C-Corps are non-negotiable. The decision framework for international founders.
Your company's federal tax ID. What it's for, how to apply as a non-resident, why it takes 2–8 weeks, and what you can do without it in the meantime.
Foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file Form 5472 every year. The $25,000 penalty is automatic. Most generic formation services never tell you this.
The ITIN is personal; the EIN is for your business. Most international founders don't need an ITIN. Here's the honest breakdown of when you actually do.
Mercury vs Relay vs Wise: what each bank wants to see, common rejection reasons, and what to do when one says no. The honest guide nobody else writes.
Most international founders should start with Wyoming LLC.
It's cheaper, faster, more private, and a better fit for bootstrapped founders. Read the state comparison article, then the LLC vs C-Corp article, and you'll know exactly what to do.