US Sanctions and a Russian Passport: Who They Actually Apply To
Why location, not passport, is the criterion. EO 14071, OFAC Determination, and four scenarios in which the sanctions don't reach you.
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Articles for entrepreneurs who open a US company from another country and want to understand taxes, treaties and income structure in advance.
LLC Address in the US in 2026: Why a Registered Agent No Longer Works for Banks
Mercury, Wise and Stripe stopped accepting registered-agent addresses. How to fix the address in a week without waiting for the discontinuation letter.
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How the IRS views a non-resident LLC, when taxes kick in, and how deductions, treaties and sources of income work.
Read articleEIN Without SSN: The Non-Resident's 2026 Guide
Non-residents without an SSN cannot apply for an EIN online — but the IRS SS-4 instructions describe three working channels: fax, mail, phone. Realistic timelines and exact IRS numbers.
Read articleE-Commerce Sales Tax for US LLCs: When You Cross Nexus (2026)
The 2018 Wayfair ruling changed everything: your LLC owes Sales Tax in states it has never physically entered. When economic nexus triggers and how to register before the state finds you.
Read articleUS Bank Account for Non-Residents: How to Open One and Where You Get Declined
Which banks and fintechs actually work with non-residents, what to prepare in advance, and why not everyone gets approved.
Read articleCheaper LLC — Lost Money. A Real Wyoming Story
What happens when a non-resident picks a state on price and anonymity alone — and the banks decline one after another.
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