Non-US Founders
Taxes & Compliance
Sep 5, 2026
W-8BEN vs W-9: What to Do When Apple Only Offers a W-9
App Store Connect handed your foreign-owned single-member LLC a W-9. Why you shouldn't sign it, which form the IRS actually requires (W-8BEN), and how to get Apple support to switch it.
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Meathill
BankingJun 24, 2026
Mercury Account for Non-US Founders (2026): Eligibility & Steps
Current Mercury checklist for non-US owners including Hong Kong and Chinese residency: eligibility, KYC, EIN, website, address, phone, review limits, and what to do if approval is delayed or declined.
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Sid
IncorporationJun 16, 2026
How to Start a US LLC as a Non-US Founder: The 2026 Complete Guide
A practical 2026 path for non-US founders: choose a state, form a US LLC, get an EIN, prepare for business banking, and connect Stripe without assuming approval is guaranteed.
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