Who This Is For
If any of these describe your situation, you are in the right place.
Foreign Founders with US Entities
Non-US founders who have formed a Delaware LLC or C-Corp and need to stay compliant with IRS filing requirements.
US Persons with Foreign Corporations
US citizens, green card holders, and residents who own or control a foreign corporation and are required to file Form 5471.
NRIs and Expats
Non-resident Indians and expats with cross-border income, foreign bank accounts, or US entities requiring FBAR and FATCA reporting.
The Penalty Stakes
These penalties are avoidable - but only if you act before the deadline.
$25,000
per form per year - with no cap if multiple years are missed
$10,000+
base penalty plus $10,000 per month after IRS notice
No Limit
on statute of limitations - your entire return stays open to audit indefinitely
Most foreign founders do not find out about these penalties until after the fact.
Our International Tax Services
All services are custom priced. Book a free clarity call to get an exact quote for your situation.
Form 5472 and Pro Forma 1120
Foreign-Owned US Entities
Foreign-owned US LLCs and corporations with reportable transactions are required to file Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120. We handle the full filing so you stay compliant.
Missing Form 5472 carries a $25,000 penalty per form per year - with no cap if multiple years are missed.
What is Included
Form 5471
US Persons with Foreign Corporations
US citizens, green card holders, and residents who own or control a foreign corporation must file Form 5471. This is one of the most penalized forms in the US tax code.
Missing Form 5471 carries a $10,000 base penalty plus $10,000 per month after IRS notice - and leaves your entire return permanently open to audit with no statute of limitations.
What is Included
FBAR and FATCA Reporting
Foreign Financial Accounts and Assets
US persons with foreign financial accounts exceeding $10,000 must file FinCEN 114 (FBAR). Those with higher foreign asset thresholds must also file Form 8938 (FATCA).
Willful failure to file FBAR carries penalties up to $100,000 or 50% of account balance per violation.
What is Included
Foreign Founder Setup Package
Formation + EIN + First-Year Compliance
Everything a non-US founder needs to set up and stay compliant with a US entity from day one. Formation, EIN, and first-year filing handled end to end.
What is Included
Cross-Border Tax Planning
Structures, Treaties, and Strategy
Strategic planning for businesses and individuals operating across borders. We analyze your structure, identify treaty benefits, and ensure you are not paying tax twice on the same income.
What is Included
Tax Treaty Analysis
US-India and US-Singapore Treaties
We work with the US-India and US-Singapore tax treaties to help you determine treaty benefits, apply reduced withholding rates, and avoid double taxation on cross-border income.
What is Included
Form 1040-NR
Non-Resident Alien Tax Returns
Non-resident aliens with US-source income or effectively connected income are required to file Form 1040-NR. We handle the full return including treaty positions and withholding credits.
What is Included
Why Act Before the Deadline
Deadlines are fixed. Penalties are not waived for extensions.
Tax year ends December 31 - your filing obligations are locked in
Form 5472 is due with your entity return - typically April 15 or June 15
Missing it triggers a $25,000 penalty per form - no exceptions, no cap
Filing an extension does not waive the penalty for a missing Form 5472
The sooner you address a missed or upcoming filing, the better your options. Reach out today.
Why TaxClaim
Most general CPAs avoid international forms. We specialize in them. Our dual-qualification, penalty knowledge, and global client base are exactly what a foreign founder needs.