Form 5472 Penalty
If foreign owners (25%+) fail to file this form, the IRS charges an automatic penalty. This applies even if your company had $0 profit.
Risk: $25,000 per year / per form
US C-Corp Tax Filing for
Non-Residents
Simple, Safe, and Stress-Free
We help foreign owners file Form 1120, Form 5472, and Delaware Franchise Tax correctly and on time.
No US visit. No confusion. No surprise penalties.
Avoid the $25,000 Form 5472 penalty. Stay compliant with the IRS and Delaware.
Why Non-Residents Get US C-Corp Tax filing Wrong
US tax laws are strict. One mistake can cost you thousands. We protect your business from these three common traps.
Delaware Tax Shock
Delaware often sends bills for $75,000+ using the "Authorized Shares" method. We recalculate this using the "Par Value Method" to save you money.
We reduce this to ~$400 (Typical)Form 1120 vs 1120-F
Many foreign founders file the wrong return. Filing Form 1120-F when you should file Form 1120 can lead to rejection. We ensure you use the correct Domestic C-Corp forms.
Compliance: 100% Guaranteed
Unsure about your filing status? Let's check it for free.
Your C-Corp Filing Roadmap
From document collection to IRS submission, here is how we get you "Investor Ready."
1
Book Strategy Call
The first step. We discuss your C-Corp status and identify any missing filings.
2
Secure Data Transfer
Send your EIN and bank statements via secure email or our encrypted link.
3
Form 5472 Prep
We prepare the mandatory foreign ownership report to prevent the $25k penalty.
4
Form 1120 Draft
We draft the main corporate return and send it to you for e-signature.
5
Official Filing
We submit everything to the IRS and provide you with the acceptance proof.
Deadline: March 1st
We Fix the $75,000 Delaware Tax Bill.
New founders often panic when they see a huge tax bill from Delaware. This happens because the state calculates tax based on your Authorized Shares by default.
We recalculate your tax using the Par Value Method (based on your actual assets), which typically lowers the bill to the minimum.
- Legal Recalculation of Franchise Tax
- Annual Report Filing Included
- Payment Processing to Delaware State
Save $74,000+
Default Tax Bill
(Authorized Shares Method)
$75,250
With Scounts
(Par Value Method)
$400*
Why the difference?
Delaware defaults to taxing you on Authorized Shares (often millions). We recalculate using Issued Shares and Gross Assets, legally reducing your bill to the minimum.
Delaware defaults to taxing you on Authorized Shares (often millions). We recalculate using Issued Shares and Gross Assets, legally reducing your bill to the minimum.
Don't Miss These 2026 Deadlines
March 1, 2026
Delaware Franchise Tax
Mandatory for all Delaware C-Corps. Missing this incurs a $200 penalty + 1.5% monthly interest.
April 15, 2026
Federal Forms 1120 & 5472
The big one. Missing Form 5472 carries an automatic $25,000 penalty per year.
Unsure if you are ready? Book a free check-up before the dates hit.
Common Questions from Non-Resident Founders
Warning for Foreign Owners (25%+)
Failure to file Form 5472 carries an automatic $25,000 penalty per year. This applies even if your C-Corp had zero profit. If you missed a deadline, do not just file late, contact us immediately for Penalty Abatement support to protect your funding rounds.
My company made $0 income. Do I still need to file?
Yes, absolutely. All US C-Corporations must file a federal return (Form 1120) every year, regardless of income. More importantly, if you are a foreign owner with 25% or more shares, you must file Form 5472. Failure to file Form 5472 carries a $25,000 penalty, even if your company had no activity.
I live outside the USA and never visited. Does this apply to me?
Yes. Your physical location does not change the tax obligations of your US-registered company. If your entity is incorporated in Delaware, Wyoming, or any US state, it is subject to US tax laws and reporting requirements.
What happens if I missed the deadline for previous years?
We can help you file late returns. It is crucial to file voluntarily before the IRS sends a notice. While penalties technically apply to late filings, we can often assist in requesting penalty abatement for first-time offenders or reasonable cause cases.
Do I have to pay tax if I already pay tax in my home country?
Usually, no. The US has "Double Taxation Treaties" with many countries. While you must file the forms to report information, you often will not owe income tax in the US if you do not have a physical office or dependent agents there (known as "ETBUS"). However, you must file the correct forms to claim this treaty benefit.
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