Who we help
U.S. Tax for Non-U.S. Founders
Own a U.S. company from abroad? Understand the U.S. tax and compliance picture created by your entity, ownership and business activity.
Is this you?
Common situations we help founders work through
You do not need to know the form number before you ask for help. Start with the facts about your company and ownership.
Typical starting points
- You live outside the United States but own a U.S. LLC or corporation.
- Your U.S. company has foreign shareholders or founders.
- You are unsure which tax return or information reports may apply.
- You need bookkeeping that supports U.S. filings while your operations are global.
What shapes the answer
The compliance picture is fact-specific
These are the areas we normally need to understand before deciding which filings or accounting work may be relevant.
Entity & tax classification
Your entity name alone does not determine the filing. Classification, owners and elections can matter.
Foreign ownership
Foreign ownership can create additional reporting questions even where income-tax liability is limited.
Business activity
Where the company operates, hires, sells and holds assets can affect the compliance picture.
Records & transactions
Clean records of ownership, contributions, payments and related-party transactions help determine what may need reporting.
Our process
From uncertainty to a clear scope
The goal is to make the next action understandable before work begins.
Share the company facts
Entity type, owners, countries of residence, business activity, tax history and bookkeeping status.
Review what may apply
We identify tax returns, information reporting, bookkeeping or corporate compliance areas that may need attention.
Agree the work and fee
You receive a defined scope based on the complexity of your situation.
Prepare and support
Optic completes the agreed work and can provide ongoing support where appropriate.
Related services
Start with the service that matches your immediate need
If you are not sure which service is right, use the strategy consultation as the diagnosis step.
Common questions
Questions founders often ask
Do I need to be based in the United States to work with Optic?
Optic is positioned for global founders and internationally owned U.S. companies. Service availability and engagement details should be confirmed during intake.
Can you tell me what I need before I know the form names?
Yes. The strategy call is designed to start from your ownership, entity structure and activity rather than expecting you to diagnose the filing yourself.
Is every foreign-owned company required to file the same forms?
No. Applicability depends on entity classification, ownership, transactions, tax status and other facts.
Can bookkeeping and tax work be handled together?
Yes, where within the agreed scope. Connected bookkeeping can make tax preparation and reporting more reliable.