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Primary sources

Links checked Sep 24, 2026

  1. IRSInstructions for Form SS-4Applying for an EIN without an SSN/ITIN
  2. IRSInstructions for Form 5472Foreign-owned US DE filing, reportable transactions, $25,000 penalty
  3. Wyoming Legislature, W.S. 17-29-209 (archived copy)Annual report for secretary of state (LLCs)Due the first day of the month of organization; license fee $60 or $0.0002 of Wyoming assets, whichever is greater
  4. Delaware Division of CorporationsLLC/LP/GP annual tax instructions$400 annual LLC tax due June 1; $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest
  5. New Mexico Secretary of State (archived copy)Business maintenance: Domestic Limited Liability CompanyNo initial, annual or biennial report listed for LLCs (corporations file biennial reports)
  6. FinCENBeneficial ownership information reportingUS-formed companies exempt from BOI reporting (final rule, Aug 11, 2026)
  7. IRSInstructions for Form W-8BEN-EA disregarded entity's single foreign owner provides Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, not the entity
  8. IRSPublication 505 — Tax withholding and estimated taxQuarterly due dates; 90% / 100% / 110% safe harbor
  9. HMRCUnderstanding off-payroll working (IR35)Who decides IR35 status and who pays the tax
  10. GOV.UKSelf Assessment tax returns: deadlines5 October registration, 31 October paper, 31 January online return and payment
  11. IRSSubstantial presence test31-day and 183-day weighted test; any part of a day counts; excluded days

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