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A Practical Library for Global Founders
Understand company formation, tax IDs, reporting, banking applications and the records that support your business.
A US LLC for Non-Resident Founders
A US LLC can support a cross-border business, but it does not settle banking access, immigration status or tax residence. Map the owner’s home-country position along
Read the guide ↗Amazon Sales Tax: Review the Seller’s Own Position
Marketplace collection simplifies some transactions but does not answer every sales-tax question. Amazon sellers should map inventory, direct sales and state connect
Read the guide ↗An LLC Operating Agreement That Fits the Business
An operating agreement explains how an LLC is owned and managed. It can help founders answer difficult questions before money or relationships are under pressure. St
Read the guide ↗Articles of Organization: Prepare the Right Details
Articles of organization establish an LLC with a state filing office. The name and required information vary by state. Treat the filing as the company’s public found
Read the guide ↗BOI Reporting in 2026: Check the Entity First
BOI guidance changed materially after the original Corporate Transparency Act rollout. The first question is where the entity was formed, not where its owner lives.
Read the guide ↗Budget for Companies House Fees and Ongoing Work
The incorporation charge is only one part of a company’s administration budget. Government charges can vary by service and filing route, while professional support a
Read the guide ↗Build a Self Assessment Calendar You Can Use
Self Assessment involves registration, a return and potentially several payment tasks. The relevant dates depend on circumstances and filing method. Use HMRC’s curre
Read the guide ↗Build an LLC Tax Filing Calendar
There is no universal LLC tax deadline. The relevant calendar depends on tax classification, ownership, accounting period and the states involved. Build the schedule
Read the guide ↗Choosing an Authorised Corporate Service Provider
An Authorised Corporate Service Provider is registered with Companies House for relevant agent services. Authorisation should be checked directly, and the scope of t
Read the guide ↗Close a Limited Company in the Right Order
Closing a company means resolving its affairs before completing the appropriate legal process. The route depends on solvency, liabilities and circumstances. A strike
Read the guide ↗Companies House Identity Verification: Prepare Well
Identity verification links a real person to their Companies House roles. The process and timing depend on the role and circumstances. Prepare accurate identity evid
Read the guide ↗CT600: Prepare the Company Tax Return Properly
A Company Tax Return brings together a company’s tax calculation, accounts and supporting information. The CT600 is part of that package. Preparation begins with com
Read the guide ↗Delaware Annual Charges: Match the Entity Type
Delaware uses different annual compliance systems for different entity types. An LLC and a corporation should not share an assumed filing checklist. Start with the e
Read the guide ↗Director Payroll: Separate Salary, Expenses and Dividends
Money paid to a director needs a clear legal and accounting basis. Salary, reimbursed expenses, dividends and loans are different transactions. Plan the payment meth
Read the guide ↗EIN or ITIN: Choose the Right Tax Identifier
An EIN identifies a business for federal tax administration. An ITIN identifies an eligible individual who needs a US taxpayer number but cannot obtain a Social Secu
Read the guide ↗Find and Use the Right UTR
A Unique Taxpayer Reference helps HMRC identify a taxpayer’s record. A company’s Corporation Tax reference and an individual’s Self Assessment reference serve differ
Read the guide ↗Form 5472: Keep the Related-Party Records
Form 5472 is an information return connected to certain foreign-owned businesses and related-party transactions. The correct treatment depends on entity classificati
Read the guide ↗Form W-7 and the ITIN Application
An ITIN identifies an individual for US federal tax purposes when that person needs a taxpayer number and is not eligible for a Social Security number. The applicati
Read the guide ↗Making Tax Digital: Prepare the Income Tax Workflow
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax changes the recordkeeping and submission workflow for people within its scope. Check HMRC’s current eligibility rules and start dat
Read the guide ↗Micro-Entity Accounts: Check Eligibility and Records
Micro-entity accounts offer a reporting framework for qualifying companies, not a reason to stop keeping detailed records. Eligibility depends on the relevant period
Read the guide ↗Prepare a US LLC Bank Account Application
A bank account application is a separate assessment from LLC formation. Providers consider the company, its owners and its activity under their own eligibility polic
Read the guide ↗Register a UK Company with a Clear Starting Plan
A UK company starts with incorporation, but a functioning business also needs ownership records, tax planning and reliable administration. Prepare the directors, sha
Read the guide ↗Register as a Sole Trader with Useful Records
Sole trading can be a straightforward way to begin working for yourself, but it brings personal responsibility for the business. Review registration requirements, re
Read the guide ↗Start an LLC with a Practical Formation Checklist
Starting an LLC is a sequence of decisions, applications and ongoing responsibilities. Begin with the business model and operating location, then prepare formation d
Read the guide ↗Texas Franchise Tax: Review the Filing Position
Texas franchise tax needs its own review even when a business expects little or no tax to pay. Entity type, Texas activity and the reporting period affect the analys
Read the guide ↗UK VAT for Overseas Sellers: Map the Transaction
Overseas sellers need to review UK VAT using the actual supply chain. Goods location, the customer, marketplaces and business establishment can change the result. A
Read the guide ↗VAT Registration: Look Beyond a Single Threshold
VAT registration depends on taxable turnover, expected activity and the business’s circumstances. A UK-established business and an overseas business may face differe
Read the guide ↗What an LLC Does for a Small Business
An LLC is a business structure created under state law. It separates the business entity from its owners, while its federal tax treatment depends on ownership and el
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