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Foreign-owned single-member U.S. LLCs must file Form 5472 and Pro-Forma Form 1120 annually. Penalties start at $25,000.
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Missing Form 5472 Can Trigger $25,000 IRS Penalties

Every foreign-owned single-member LLC must file Form 5472 annually. No exceptions. No excuses. Here's what you're up against:

$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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IRS Form 5472 — Part I Reporting Corporation (Rev. December 2022)

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Built for one thing: foreign-owned single-member LLCs

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  • 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

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  • 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.

Common questions about Form 5472

Quick answers to help you understand your filing requirements.

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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