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No. You do not need to live in the U.S. to start a company, obtain an EIN or ITIN, or use any of our services. We work with clients from all over the world and handle the entire process remotely.

We support:

✔ Expats
✔ Digital nomads
✔ Non-U.S. residents
✔ Foreign investors
✔ Remote business owners

Everything is handled online with full guidance from our team.

Absolutely. We specialize in helping e-commerce sellers with U.S. company setup, EIN applications, sales tax basics, and essential compliance. Whether you sell on Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, or other marketplaces, our services are fully compatible.

Yes. Tam Mentor specializes in helping expats, international founders, and non-U.S. residents set up and manage U.S. companies. You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN), U.S. address, or U.S. residency to work with us.

We handle the entire process remotely—from formation to taxes.

Yes. Tam Mentor specializes in U.S. taxation for foreigners, expats, and international business owners, offering full-service support for individuals and foreign-owned companies operating in the United States.

As international tax professionals, we prepare and file all required federal and state tax forms for non-U.S. residents, including but not limited to:

For Foreign-Owned LLCs & Corporations

• Form 5472 (Foreign-Owned Disregarded Entity Reporting)

• Form 1120 (C-Corporation federal tax return)

• Form 1065 (Partnership return)

• Form 8858 / 8865 (Foreign entities owned by U.S. taxpayers)

• Form 8992 / GILTI (if applicable)

• Form 8832 (Entity classification – elections)

• Annual state filings (Franchise tax, Annual reports)

• Sales tax registrations & reviews

• Multi-state compliance guidance

For Foreign Individuals (Non-U.S. Residents)

• Form 1040-NR (U.S. Nonresident tax return)

• ITIN application or renewal

• Withholding tax planning (FDAP, 30% rules)

• W-8BEN / W-8BEN-E support for foreign companies

• Treaty benefits analysis (reduced tax rates where applicable)

• Rental income tax filings for non-U.S. investors

• Capital gains reporting (USA real estate / business sale)

For Expats & Remote Business Owners

• Guidance on foreign ownership rules

• U.S. tax strategy for global entrepreneurs

• Clarifying when you do OR do not owe U.S. taxes

• Managing IRS notices & correspondence

• Ongoing bookkeeping and annual compliance

Why foreign entrepreneurs choose us

• We specialize exclusively in international and remote-managed U.S. companies.

• We understand the tax complexities that general CPAs or formation companies often miss.

• We provide clear, step-by-step explanations—no confusing IRS language.

• Full compliance for both individuals and entities.