Resources & guides

Guidance worth keeping — before you ever buy.

Plain-English guides on setting up, running and scaling a business across borders. No jargon, no fluff — just the things founders actually ask us.

The non-resident's guide to getting a US ITIN — without mailing your passport

Everything you need to know about Form W-7, Certified Acceptance Agents, and the fastest path to a US tax ID from anywhere in the world.

The real trade-offs on tax, fundraising and paperwork — and who each one actually suits.

The self-employment tax math, the "reasonable salary" rule, and the break-even point that matters.

Your federal tax ID, demystified — including options if you don't have an SSN.

Which basis fits your business, what changes at scale, and why investors care.

Banking, payments, compliance and bookkeeping when you and your company live in different countries.

The 9% corporate tax, 5% VAT, free-zone nuances and the deadlines you can't miss.