James Steward

How to Get an EIN Without an SSN or ITIN (Full Guide)

Every US company needs an EIN — but non-residents can't use the IRS online portal. This full guide covers all three application pathways for foreign founders, common mistakes to avoid, and how CORPIUS accelerates the process from weeks to days.

Do You Need to File Taxes If Your US Company Has No Income?

A US LLC with zero revenue is not a company without obligations. Foreign-owned LLCs face a mandatory $25,000-penalty filing requirement regardless of income, and state compliance deadlines run whether or not the business is active. This guide explains exactly what a dormant US company owes — federally, at the state level, and when dissolution is the smarter move.

How Much Does It Cost to Start an LLC in the US? Full 2026 Breakdown with Hidden Fees Explained

Do You Need an LLC for Your Online Business? Shopify, Amazon, and Freelancers Explained

Sole proprietorship is not a choice — it is what the law assigns the moment revenue is generated and no entity exists to receive it. Every Shopify merchant, Amazon seller, freelance contractor, and monetized creator is operating inside a legal classification that provides no asset separation, no tax efficiency architecture, and no credential stack for enterprise access. CORPIUS wrote this for the digital entrepreneur who has not yet had the event that makes the LLC decision feel urgent — because that event should not be the reason the decision gets made. Built exclusively for CORPIUS. No templ

W-8BEN, W-9, and 5472 Explained: What Every Founder Must Know

W-8BEN, W-9, and Form 5472 are the three IRS forms that define every foreign founder's US tax identity — and confusing them costs thousands. This guide breaks down exactly what each form does, who submits it, when it applies, and how they interact inside a real foreign-owned US LLC operation.