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LLC formation
2 June 2026
7 min read
Late Form 5472: the $25,000 penalty and how to fix it
Forgot your Form 5472 or filed it late? The penalty starts at $25,000 a year. Here is how to bring your LLC back into compliance with the IRS, step by step.
How to set up a US LLC from abroad in 2026: the ultimate tax-free guide
0% tax (ETBUS), EIN without SSN, US bank account and Stripe: the complete guide to forming your US LLC as a non-resident.
Why Mercury Crushes Wise: The Vital Importance of a US Bank Account for Your LLC (and the CRS Secret)
Wise reimports your financial data via CRS, Mercury does not. Why a real US bank protects your LLC, and how to avoid the trap of automatic information exchange.
LLC for Dropshipping and E-commerce: Why It's the Best Structure
Why a US LLC is the best structure for dropshipping, Shopify and Amazon FBA as a non-resident: Stripe, US suppliers and lighter taxes with LLC Place.
Wyoming, Delaware, or New Mexico: Which State is Best for Your US LLC?
State fees, privacy and taxes: the complete comparison of Wyoming, Delaware and New Mexico to pick the best state for your US LLC.
Opening a Stripe account with a US LLC as a non-resident
Stripe rejects your country or freezes your account? A US LLC plus an EIN and a US bank account unlock Stripe US, the global payments standard, with LLC Place.
Form 5472: the guide for foreign owners of a US LLC
Even with 0 % tax, a foreign-owned US LLC must file Form 5472 every year. Forgetting it means a 25,000 $ penalty. See how LLC Place files it for you.
EIN without SSN: how to get it for your US LLC as a non-resident
No SSN and no ITIN? You can still get your LLC's EIN. LLC Place files Form SS-4 with the IRS for you and secures your tax number, with zero paperwork.
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