Company Formation (Incorporation) and Registered Agent Services

Company Formation (Incorporation) and Registered Agent Services Helping foreign entrepreneurs incorporate LLCs & C Corps in the U.S. since 1997.

08/13/2026

That $500 you wired into your LLC for setup costs? IRS tagged it as a reportable transaction. Skip Form 5472 and face a $25,000 penalty... zero revenue required.

The trap: your LLC gets 'disregarded entity' status for income tax while simultaneously getting corporation treatment for reporting. Two separate systems running in parallel. Formation services focus on state registration. The federal Form 5472 requirement catches foreign founders off guard because they assume no US income means no filing. Fatal mistake.

IRS rarely accepts 'I didn't know' as reasonable cause for penalty relief. Miss the deadline? Add $25k every 30 days with no cap. Dormant LLCs with zero activity rack up six figures in penalties fast.

What transaction did you make with your US LLC that might have already triggered this filing requirement?

07/21/2026

$25,000 penalty for a form you've never heard of. That's what happens when foreign founders set up a US LLC and skip Form 5472. Zero revenue doesn't matter. The IRS doesn't care. Miss it and face escalating penalties every 30 days after their 90-day notice with no cap.

Bigger issue... everyone sets up an LLC because it's easy, then tries raising VC money and hits a wall. Investors require C-Corps. The structure isn't negotiable. Your entity choice is the difference between getting funded and getting ignored.

The actual strategy is using your US company as a financial access point... Stripe, business accounts, global credibility... while running everything else from outside America. Hire one US employee or open a physical office and you've established a US trade presence. Now you're dealing with Effectively Connected Income and tax obligations you never planned for.

Which compliance trap is sitting in your blind spot right now?

06/24/2026

Delaware vs Wyoming LLC for non-U.S. residents: which state is better for your U.S. LLC?

A US LLC isn't just about forming a company.For many non-US founders, it can provide:• Access to US banking & payment pr...
06/10/2026

A US LLC isn't just about forming a company.

For many non-US founders, it can provide:

• Access to US banking & payment processors
• Lower foreign exchange costs
• Greater international credibility

Whether you're running an agency, SaaS business, e-commerce store, or consultancy, the right business structure can make it easier to operate and grow globally.

Thinking about opening a US company?

Get in touch: https://valisinternational.com

Thinking about opening a US company but don’t have a Social Security Number?This is one of the biggest misconceptions we...
05/07/2026

Thinking about opening a US company but don’t have a Social Security Number?

This is one of the biggest misconceptions we hear from non-US founders.

You can form a US LLC, get an EIN, open US payment solutions like Stripe, and run your business remotely without being a US resident or having an SSN.

For many online businesses, a US LLC can help with:
• Access to US banking & payment processors
• Easier international invoicing
• Building a more global business presence
• Paying for software/services in USD

The key is setting it up correctly from the start.

Setting up a US company is fast, but there are still a few steps involved.Formation can be done within 24–48 hours.Your ...
04/27/2026

Setting up a US company is fast, but there are still a few steps involved.

Formation can be done within 24–48 hours.
Your EIN typically takes 3–4 weeks.
And once that’s in place, your US bank account can be opened right after.

We guide you through each step so everything is set up properly from day one.

Address

501 Silverside Road, Ste 105
Wilmington, DE
19809

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13027920175

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