Playbooks, teardowns, and field notes from the boilerplate of running a US company — incorporation, banking, compliance, and everything that sits underneath product.
FeaturedMizu now offers a same-day EIN add-on service for non-US founders to fast-track bank account and Stripe openings, alongside our new $299 annual compliance plan.
IncorporationA transparent breakdown of the true year-1 and recurring annual costs of running a US LLC as a non-US founder, including the hidden fees and operational expenses most formation services don't quote.
Taxes & ComplianceAvoid the $25,000 IRS penalty. Learn exactly what triggers the Form 5472 filing requirement for foreign-owned single-member LLCs and why having "$0 revenue" doesn't mean you're exempt.
ComplianceA complete breakdown of every annual compliance filing and deadline for a foreign-owned Wyoming LLC in 2026, including state fees, registered agent renewals, and federal forms.
IncorporationDeciding between a C-Corp and an LLC? Learn why a Wyoming LLC is the best default for indie SaaS and non-US founders, and when a Delaware C-Corp actually makes sense.
BankingA complete guide for non-US founders on opening a Mercury bank account in 2026, including what changed, the exact application checklist, and alternative options like Lili and Relay.
AI tools like Cursor and Claude have collapsed the cost of building software, allowing anyone to ship a product in days. Yet, the path from product to business remains fragmented and slow, trapping 99% of builders at $0 revenue. Mizu aims to fix this broken link. It acts as an automated CFO and CMO for AI-native founders, handling everything from instant incorporation (LLC & EIN) and banking to executing growth strategies like technical SEO, paid ads, and affiliate management. The vision is simple: Cursor builds the product. Mizu builds the business.