Pain Points We Solve
Owning a U.S. corporation as a nonresident or foreign entity comes with complex tax obligations. Many foreign shareholders face:
- Confusion about IRS filing requirements for foreign-owned corporations
- Unawareness of Form 5472 and its $25,000+ penalties
- Difficulty obtaining an EIN without a U.S. presence
- Uncertainty about U.S. tax obligations for C corps with foreign ownership
- No clear guidance on banking, payments, and U.S. tax treaties
- Risk of double taxation or compliance gaps across jurisdictions
Our Solutions
At Expat Tax Compass, we help foreign shareholders of U.S. corporations stay compliant and protect their investments:
- Form 5472 Filing for Foreign-Owned Corporations
- We prepare and file Form 5472 with the required Form 1120 — avoiding costly penalties.
- EIN Registration Without U.S. Residency
- We help you obtain an EIN using Form SS-4 and guide you through IRS procedures.
- Corporate Tax Filing & Compliance
- We handle Form 1120, shareholder reporting, and IRS correspondence.
- U.S. Tax Treaty Guidance
- We help you understand how your country’s treaty affects withholding and reporting.
- Catch-Up Filing & Penalty Relief
- Missed a year? We help you file late and request relief when eligible.
- Flat-Fee Packages & Bilingual Support
- Transparent pricing and resources in English and Spanish.
Who We Help
We work with:
- Foreign individuals who own U.S. C corporations
- International businesses expanding into the U.S. market
- Foreign investors with U.S. subsidiaries
- Nonresident entrepreneurs selling to U.S. customers
Own a U.S. Corporation from Abroad? Let’s Get It Right.
Let Expat Tax Compass be your guide.
Schedule a consult or download our Foreign-Owned Corporation Tax Checklist to get started.