Practical money, tax, and compliance guides for founders, freelancers, and solo operators.
Jun 7, 2026 · 6 min read
QuickBooks Solopreneur (~$20/mo) is solid accounting for one-person businesses. FounderFi is an AI money coach for founders. Here's how they differ and which fits you.
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FinCEN changed the rules in March 2025. Most US LLCs — including foreign-owned ones formed in the US — no longer file a BOI report. Here's who still has to.
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Every US LLC needs a registered agent. Here's what they do, why non-US founders especially need one, and what to look for when choosing.
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The two most popular US states for non-resident founders. How Wyoming and Delaware compare on cost, privacy, and what actually matters for a solo founder.
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Non-US founders working with US clients keep getting asked for a W-8 form. Here's the difference between W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E and which one applies to you.
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A simple framework to pay yourself consistently without starving the business: split income into Owner Pay, Tax, Profit, and Operating Expenses.
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From the home office to software to the QBI deduction, here are the write-offs self-employed people most often leave on the table — and how to actually capture them.
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You don't need a Social Security Number to get an EIN for your US LLC. Here's exactly how non-US founders apply using Form SS-4 — and how long it takes.
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Self-employed? You likely owe estimated taxes four times a year. Here are the deadlines, how to calculate them, and how to avoid the underpayment penalty.
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Mixing business and personal money is the #1 founder bookkeeping mistake. Here's why it matters, how to separate cleanly, and what to do if everything's already tangled.
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If you're a non-US owner of a single-member US LLC, you likely must file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 every year — or risk a $25,000 penalty. Here's what it is and how to stay compliant.
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A simple rule for self-employed taxes: set aside 25–35% of net business income (30% is a safe default). Here's why, what it covers, and how to do it automatically.
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