US Formation
Foreign-Owner Federal Compliance

Federal Compliance for Your U.S. Company

Formed your U.S. LLC or Corporation elsewhere? We prepare applicable federal information reports and returns based on your entity type, ownership, activity, and transactions.

USFormation is a private business formation and compliance service. We are not affiliated with the U.S. government.

Who This Is For

You don't have to be a US Formation client to use this service

Formed Elsewhere

You registered your LLC or Corporation with another provider, an agent, or on your own — and now need your federal filings handled correctly.

Non-US Residents

Foreign-owned U.S. companies may have federal information-reporting or return obligations. We specialize in compliance for non-resident owners.

Any Entity Type

Single-member LLCs, multi-member LLCs, and C-Corporations — we prepare the right forms for your structure.

What We File for You

The correct federal forms for your entity type, prepared and submitted for you

Single-Member LLC

Form 5472 + Form 1120 (pro forma)

Foreign-owned single-member LLCs may need Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 when applicable, even when the owner does not ultimately owe U.S. federal income tax.

Multi-Member LLC

Form 1065 + Schedule K-1

Multi-member LLCs classified as partnerships generally file Form 1065 and issue Schedule K-1 to each member, subject to the company's facts and elections.

Corporation

Form 1120

Corporate income tax return prepared and filed for your US C-Corporation.

Some missed information-reporting obligations can carry substantial penalties, including a $25,000 base penalty for certain Form 5472 failures. Requirements depend on the company's facts.

How It Works

Three steps to complete applicable federal compliance work

1

Submit Your Details

Complete a short online form with your company and ownership information.

2

We Prepare Your Forms

Our team prepares the correct federal returns for your entity type and reviews them for accuracy.

3

We Submit Applicable Filings

We submit the completed federal forms to the appropriate agency and provide filing confirmation when available.

Transparent Filing Fees

Flat fees based on your entity type — no surprises

Single-Member LLC

$199

Form 5472 + 1120

Multi-Member LLC

$299

Form 1065 + K-1

Corporation

$350+

Form 1120

Final pricing is confirmed based on your company's specifics when you start your filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to file if my LLC owes no US tax?

Not every LLC has the same requirement. A company can have federal reporting obligations even when the owner does not ultimately owe U.S. federal income tax. For example, a foreign-owned single-member LLC may need Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 when applicable. Classification, ownership, activity, and transactions determine the filing obligations.

Can I use this if I didn't form my company with US Formation?

Absolutely. This service is open to any US LLC or Corporation owner, regardless of where or how you formed your company.

What happens if I file late?

The IRS can assess penalties starting at $25,000 for a missing Form 5472. We help you get compliant as quickly as possible to limit your exposure.

How do I get started?

Click the button below to open our secure federal-compliance form, enter your company details, and our team will identify and prepare the applicable work.

Ready to Handle Your Federal Compliance?

Start online even if you formed your company somewhere else.

Prepared by experienced compliance specialists
Foreign-Owner Federal Compliance for U.S. Companies | USFormation