Incblog for Entrepreneurs

Covering entrepreneurship and business start up questions for non-residents and US citizens.

 

Jul 10 2023

IRS Regulations on Foreign-Owned Single-Member LLCs

by John Gordon | 20:07 GMT

Important Requirements US Foreign-Owned US LLCs Effective since January 1, 2017, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) formed in any state of the United States or the District of Columbia, which are wholly owned by foreign persons and do not elect to be treated as corporations for tax purposes, are subject to certain IRS reporting requirements.  New […]

 

Jun 02 2020

Civil Unrest Has Closed Government Filing Offices Temporarily

by John Gordon | 14:06 GMT

Around the country, due to the coronavirus threat many filing offices already have staff working remotely to process orders previously delivered.
Paper filings cannot be submitted when the offices are closed.

 

Aug 20 2018

Lesser-Known Requirement for non-residents: Form BE-13

by John Gordon | 18:08 GMT

Do you worry that there is something important that you need to do but don’t know what it is? When setting up a company in a different country, you can be sure there are things that are required but not well publicized. Since most information available on the subject is meant for locals, they always […]

 

Apr 29 2010

What is the liability protection of an LLC? How do you maintain and protect it?

by John Gordon | 07:04 GMT

There is much literature praising the benefits of LLCs as a new business form for the small to medium-size business owner. LLCs are indeed an advantageous business model because, unlike corporations, profits and losses can pass directly through to the owner’s personal income tax return while the owner’s personal assets are shielded from liability. But this protection is not unlimited, and if the owners of an LLC do not take adequate precautions, they can find themselves facing a potential lawsuit without the benefit of having their personal assets protected from a judgment against the LLC.