Foreign-Owned LLC?
File Form 5472 the Right Way
Complete your IRS Form 5472 and Form 1120 (Pro Forma) in minutes — no U.S. tax expertise required. Avoid $25,000 penalties with our guided, step-by-step filing process.
Filing Form 5472 shouldn't be this hard
Foreign-owned LLC? The IRS requires you to file Form 5472 annually — but the process is confusing, risky, and often expensive.
$25,000+ Penalties
Missing or incorrect filings can result in penalties starting at $25,000 — per form, per year.
Confusing IRS Instructions
IRS forms are written for U.S. tax professionals, not foreign founders trying to stay compliant.
Expensive CPAs
CPAs often charge $500–$1,500+ for a simple Form 5472 filing that takes them minutes.
Slow Turnaround
Working with CPAs can mean weeks of back-and-forth emails and missed deadlines.
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Form 5472
Information Return
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Every aspect of our experience is designed specifically for non-U.S. residents who own single-member LLCs.
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Form 5472 Filing
- IRS Form 5472
- Form 1120 (Pro Forma)
- Guided step-by-step filing
- Plain-English explanations
- Ready-to-file IRS forms
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Designed for foreign-owned single-member LLCs
Perfect for foreign-owned single-member LLCs
We specialize in one thing and do it well. Here's how to know if foreignfile.tax is right for you.
This is for you if...
- You are a non-U.S. citizen or resident
- You own 100% of a single-member U.S. LLC
- Your LLC is disregarded for U.S. tax purposes
- Your LLC has little or no business activity
- You want to avoid expensive CPA fees
- You need to file Form 5472 annually
This is not for you if...
- Multi-member LLCs or partnerships
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- LLCs taxed as corporations (C-Corp or S-Corp)
- Complex international tax situations
- LLCs with significant U.S. business activity
If any of these apply, we recommend consulting a qualified CPA or tax attorney.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Form 5472 and our filing service.
Form 5472 is an information return that foreign-owned U.S. corporations and disregarded entities must file with the IRS. It reports transactions between the U.S. entity and its foreign owner(s). For single-member LLCs owned by foreign persons, this form is required annually even if there was no business activity.
Form 5472 must be filed by any U.S. corporation or disregarded entity (like a single-member LLC) that is 25% or more foreign-owned and has reportable transactions with foreign related parties. If you're a non-U.S. person who owns 100% of a U.S. single-member LLC, you almost certainly need to file this form.
Yes. The IRS requires Form 5472 to be filed regardless of whether your LLC had income, expenses, or any business activity during the year. Even a dormant LLC with zero transactions must file. Common reportable transactions include capital contributions, loans, and paying for LLC expenses personally.
Form 1120 (Pro Forma) is a cover sheet that must accompany Form 5472 when filed by a disregarded entity like a single-member LLC. It's essentially a simplified version of the corporate tax return used solely to transmit Form 5472 to the IRS. Our system generates both forms together.
The penalty for failing to file Form 5472, or filing an incomplete or inaccurate form, is $25,000. If you don't correct the issue after IRS notification, additional penalties of $25,000 can apply for each 30-day period of non-compliance. These penalties can add up quickly, which is why timely and accurate filing is critical.
Most users complete our guided filing process in about 10 minutes. You'll answer simple questions about your LLC, and we'll generate your IRS-compliant forms automatically. Compare this to weeks of back-and-forth with a CPA for the same result.
No. While many foreign LLC owners use CPAs for Form 5472 filing, it's not required. Our service is designed specifically to help foreign-owned single-member LLCs file accurately without needing a CPA. However, if you have complex tax situations beyond Form 5472, we recommend consulting a tax professional.
Form 5472 is due by the 15th day of the 4th month after your LLC's tax year ends. For most LLCs using a calendar year (January–December), this means April 15th. Extensions are available if you need more time to file.
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