What Documents Do You Need to Open a U.S. Business Bank Account? (Non-Resident Checklist)
A non-resident checklist of the documents U.S. banks and fintechs ask LLC owners for, what each one proves, and the mismatches that get applications declined.
Begüm Tekin
Tax Operations Manager at Clemta
“I work as a Tax Operations Manager at Clemta, helping international entrepreneurs navigate US federal and state tax compliance, including Sales Tax filings. To date, I have managed annual tax compliance processes for over 15,000 companies established across all 50 US states.”
Articles by Begüm Tekin
Statement of Information: State Requirements and Deadlines
California calls it a Statement of Information; most states call it an annual report. Here's what the filing is, when it's due, what it costs and what happens if you miss it, state by state.
EIN Reference Number 101: What It Means and How to Fix It
Got "We are unable to provide you with an EIN" and reference number 101? Here's what it means, what the other IRS error codes mean, and how to get your EIN with Form SS-4.
Form 8822-B: How to Change Your LLC Address or Responsible Party
Moved abroad, switched address providers or brought in a new owner? Here's when to file Form 8822-B, how to fill it out line by line, and where to mail it.
Form 5472 Late Filing Penalty: What Foreign-Owned LLC Owners Need to Know
Foreign-owned U.S. LLCs can face a $25,000 Form 5472 penalty. Learn why these penalties happen, relief options, and what to do after receiving a notice.
Do Non-Residents Pay Taxes on US LLCs? A Complete Guide to Compliance
Whether a non-resident owes US tax on an LLC depends on where the income is earned, not on the owner's nationality or place of residence. A single-member LLC with no US trade or business and no effectively connected income generally owes no federal income tax, but it still has mandatory IRS filings, including Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120. Multi-member LLCs, US employees, US inventory and state-level nexus change the answer completely.