Non-US Resident Taxation
Non-US Resident Taxation
The obligation to pay taxes in the U.S. is not exclusive to the U.S. citizens. If you fulfill certain criteria, you, as a non-U.S. citizen, might be well liable to pay taxes and to file tax returns. Depending on your residency status or how much time you spend in the U.S., you should ensure whether you must fulfill these obligations.
If you are a;
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Non-Resident Alien Taxation
Non-Resident Alien
Taxation
For non-U.S. resident business owners and partners who in fact run a business in the U.S., taxation might raise as a major question. Since taxation is one of many indicators whether the investment in the U.S. is worthwhile, it is essential to understand how the U.S. taxation system approaches non-resident aliens. It is again worth noting that...
FORM 5472
FORM 5472
If
your U.S. corporation is owned significantly by non-U.S. persons and also
involves with foreign related parties, you would want to miss file Form 5472.
Although not an actual tax return, Form 5472 is an informational form to be
submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) annually for the U.S. companies with foregoing conditions.
First,
depending on certain...
Form 1040NR
Form 1040NR
For non-U.S. resident business owners and partners who in fact run a business in the U.S., taxation might raise as a major question. Since taxation is one of many indicators whether the investment in the U.S. is worthwhile, it is essential to understand how the U.S. taxation system approaches non-resident aliens. It is again worth noting that particularities, such as...
Where is My Business Located?
Where is My Business Located?
As a Delaware Registered Agent, you cannot use our mailing address as the physical address of your company.
At
this point, we will need a mailing address to know where to send the
correspondence you receive from the Delaware State Secretary on behalf of your
company. If we receive process services for your company, we also need a
physical address if it...
What is a Certificate of Incumbency?
A Certificate of Incumbency is a document that you prepare as a secretary of your corporation. A Certificate of Incumbency is often used to prove that a particular individual is authorized to enact legally binding transactions on behalf of a company. According to the laws of Delaware, you do not have to write down all the information about your company on a certificate of formation....
What Happens If I Do Not Pay My Franchise Tax?
In Delaware, Corporations are required to file an Annual Report and pay the Franchise Tax that is due on or before March 1 each year. If the Annual Report and taxes are not filed and paid by March 1 the following year, the corporation will be declared inoperative and void. In the next calendar year, you have to file what’s called a franchise tax, or an annual report from the previous...
Requirements for a Corporate Seal
What are the requirements for a corporate seal?
The
corporate seal is also known as a company seal. It is an official tool used by
a company to stamp or emboss important documents of your company to show that
your company has been approved and certified by the Board of Directors.
The
company seal includes the name of the company, the year of establishment and
the state where the...
Hague Convention Apostille Countries
What is
an Apostille?
An
Apostille is a document that certifies another document that has been issued by
a state agency. Any country that is a member of Hague Convention will accept an
apostilled document.
Countries
that are not members of Hague Convention will require that state-issued
documents be authenticated by the state and legalized by the countries’ embassy
in Washington...
Business Terms for Companies Registered in Delaware
You
are in the process of starting a new business and of course, you know a lot
about your business. However, it is necessary to have a good command of the
terminology related to the business and market you will establish.
If
you own a Delaware company, there are a number of important business terms you
need to know; so, you may need to fully understand all your documents and
important...
Trademark
We can describe the trademark as a sign, design or expression. A trademark identifies products and a brand name. It is a way to compare certain goods or services with others. A trademark can be owned by an individual, business organizations or a legal entity.
Let’s assume that you have established a company and produced products or services that have a brand value under that company....
Operating Agreement and Minutes
An operating agreement is a key document used by limited companies to outline the financial and functional decisions of the business including rules, regulations, and provisions. The purpose of the document is to manage the internal operating of the entity to suit the specific requirements of the owners.
It is a legal document that has a form and content varying widely, but, mainly it has key...
Company Dissolution in Delaware
Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t get better and companies that start with great enthusiasm can’t make enough profits. We will give some details about the dissolution of a company in Delaware in this article.
What do you need to dissolve your company?
When you first set up your company, a Certificate of Formation was legally granted to you. Now, when it is time to dissolve your company, a...
Certified Copies of Company Documents
A certified copy is a duplicate/copy of an original document issued by the state that is certified as a true copy and attached to any state-filed corporate documents.
You might need certified copies of your company documents to keep the original company formation documents in your company records. Therefore, in case of any misplacing or losing your original documents, you may request the...
How does Anti-SPAM Policy Work in the US?
We all are familiar with the developments in the legislation concerning internet security and user satisfaction. As the connectivity penetrates more into our lives, so do the new regulations about them. E-mail, on the other hand, being the oldest means of communication in the digital world, is the first to be affected by the regulations. And it’s surely far from being surprised when you think...
Delaware LLCs/Inc Nominee Service For Non-Residents
Nominee Services
Do you as a business owner, want to keep your privacy in relation to the public, but also want to keep full control over your company?
Then, you should definitely consider nominee services. Using nominee services does not only mean absolute privacy, but also a legal comfort. Keeping your name off the public records aside, you can also avoid or slow costly legal situations...
You can’t use PayPal anymore… What’s Next?
Something’s not right…
PayPal is one of the biggest problems for entrepreneurs who live in unsupported countries by PayPal. However, PayPal is one of the main Internet merchant account providers. Most customers prefer PayPal to pay their services or goods, since PayPal is secure and always seem to take care of their customers. On the seller side, Paypal generally restricts the...
US Tax Return For Amazon Sellers
Key Points About Filing Taxes for Amazon Sellers
Are you Non-US Resident and doing business with Amazon? Or, Do you do dropshipping?
Are you wondering if you need to report your earnings from Amazon to the IRS? Here you might find answers to some of your questions.
The 1099-K Form
With this form, you provide the IRS with monthly and annual gross sales information, including shipping fees and...