Who we help
U.S. Tax Support for International Businesses
Coordinate the U.S. side of a cross-border business with clearer reporting and compliance support.
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
- A foreign company owns or operates a U.S. subsidiary.
- Your ownership structure includes foreign and U.S. shareholders or related entities.
- Cross-border transactions raise information-reporting questions.
- You need U.S. tax returns and books coordinated with a wider international finance function.
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.
Ownership mapping
Start with a clear picture of who owns what and where each entity is resident.
U.S. tax returns
Prepare the U.S. entity’s tax work in the context of its structure and activity.
International reporting
Review forms such as 5471, 5472 or BEA reporting where the facts indicate they may apply.
Connected bookkeeping
Keep books and supporting records organised for both operating and reporting needs.
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.