Who will handle my work?
The people on the About page. Every engagement is led by a practitioner licensed by the U.S. Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS, with the same unlimited rights as CPAs and attorneys.
Do you serve clients outside California?
Yes. Our representation rights are federal, so we prepare returns and represent clients in all 50 states, and we work with international clients in every time zone. Most out-of-state work is fully remote through the client portal.
Türkçe hizmet veriyor musunuz?
Evet. Görüşmeler, belgeler ve destek Türkçe olarak sağlanabilir.
How long does U.S. company formation take?
In most cases 3–7 business days, depending on the state. EIN issuance is same-day for U.S. residents and 2–6 weeks for non-residents without an SSN. California filings can take longer in peak periods.
Do non-U.S. residents need an SSN to form an LLC?
No. We obtain the EIN without an SSN and, where needed, an ITIN through our Certifying Acceptance Agent service.
Can I open a U.S. company without living in the United States?
Yes. Formation, EIN, ITIN, registered agent and a U.S. mailing address can all be arranged remotely.
Will I owe U.S. taxes if I don't live in the U.S.?
It depends on your company's activity and where the income is earned. Many foreign-owned LLCs with no U.S. presence owe no U.S. income tax but must still file Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 every year. We assess it on the first call.
Do I need a U.S. bank account to use Stripe?
Stripe requires a U.S. bank account for a U.S. Stripe account. We prepare the documents banks ask for and introduce you to banks that onboard non-resident owners.
What ongoing compliance is required after formation?
Annual state reports or Statements of Information, California's $800 franchise tax, federal and state tax returns, Form 5472 for foreign-owned LLCs, registered-agent renewal, and payroll and sales-tax filings if they apply.
Is company formation a one-time service or monthly?
Formation itself is a one-time engagement. Most clients continue with monthly bookkeeping and annual compliance so the company stays in good standing.
Can I change or upgrade my services later?
Yes, at any month-end.
Do I need bookkeeping from day one?
If the company will have transactions, yes. Clean books from the first month cost far less than a clean-up in year two.
Do you handle sales tax and nexus issues?
Yes. Registration, returns, nexus analysis for online sales, and CDTFA audit representation.
Do you provide tax resolution services?
Yes. IRS and state notices, audits, unfiled returns, payment plans, offers in compromise and penalty abatement, under a power of attorney.
Is this legal or tax advice?
The website is general information. Advice specific to you begins with a signed engagement letter. TLR provides tax and accounting services, not legal services.
What does it cost?
A fixed fee quoted in writing after a free 15-minute consultation. We do not bill by the hour and we do not publish rate cards.
How do I contact TLR or get help?
Call +1 951-684-6644, WhatsApp +1 714-791-7195, email info@taxlawresearch.com, or book a time on the contact page.
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A free 15-minute call. Next step and a fixed fee, in writing. No hourly billing, no obligation.