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Tomás Herrera

Founder Onboarding Writer

Tomás writes the first thing a new founder reads: which forms apply to their setup, what the first compliance year looks like month by month, and which of the scary things they read online do not apply to them at all. He optimises for the reader who has never filed anything in the United States.

Writes the getting-started guides · built compliance onboarding for two remote-first startups

Checklist for foreign founders to follow after starting a U.S. LLC.
Getting Started4 min read

What to Do After You Start a US LLC (A Foreign Founder's Checklist)

Essential checklist for foreign founders of U.S. LLCs to ensure compliance and effective operations.

 An illustration of IRS Form 1120 showing zero income and a checklist for filing by April 15.
Getting Started2 min read

Do I Owe US Taxes If My LLC Had $0 Income?

Your US LLC made no money this year — do you still have to file? Here's the difference between owing tax and having a filing obligation.

 An illustration of a checklist with key items for new LLC owners, including Form 5472 and a calendar indicating the filing deadline.
Getting Started2 min read

What to Do After You Start a US LLC (Foreign Founder Checklist)

Just formed a US LLC as a non-US founder? Here's the post-formation checklist — EIN, bank account, annual report, and the Form 5472 filing most miss.

 Visual timeline of IRS filing deadlines for Form 5472 and Pro-Forma Form 1120.
Getting Started3 min read

Understanding IRS Form 5472 and Pro-Forma Form 1120 for Your Foreign-Owned LLC

Learn how to navigate Form 5472 and Pro-Forma Form 1120 for your foreign-owned LLC easily and effectively.

 Checklist for forming a U.S. LLC by non-resident citizens.
Getting Started3 min read

Creating a Foreign-Owned LLC by a Non-Resident U.S. Citizen from Germany

Learn how non-resident U.S. citizens from Germany can create and comply with LLC regulations effectively.

 Illustration of IRS Form 5472 and pro-forma Form 1120 in a digital filing cabinet, with automation symbols and a calendar.
Getting Started2 min read

What Is ComplyWise? How the Automated Form 5472 Filing Service Works

ComplyWise files IRS Form 5472 and pro-forma Form 1120 for non-U.S. owners of U.S. LLCs. Learn how it works, who it's for, and how it compares to a CPA.

 An IRS Form 5472 on a clipboard with a highlighted calendar date and a penalty note, illustrating filing requirements and deadlines.
Getting Started3 min read

Form 5472 for Stripe Atlas LLCs: What Non-U.S. Founders Need to Know

Formed a U.S. LLC through Stripe Atlas? Learn about IRS Form 5472 requirements, annual deadlines, and how to file affordably as a non-U.S. founder.

 An illustration depicting the process of obtaining an EIN for a U.S. LLC, featuring a phone and tax forms.
Getting Started2 min read

How to Get an EIN for a U.S. LLC as a Foreign Owner (No SSN Required)

Step-by-step guide for non-U.S. citizens to obtain an EIN for their U.S. LLC by phone, fax, or mail - no Social Security Number needed.