Accountaxpert Team
Accountaxpert Editorial Team · Certified Acceptance Agents & chartered accountants
Guides and explainers from the Accountaxpert team — accountants, tax specialists and CFOs who set up and run finance for founders across the USA, UK, UAE and Pakistan.
Articles by Accountaxpert (7)
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.
LLC vs C-Corp: which should a non-resident founder choose?
The real trade-offs on tax, fundraising and paperwork — and who each one actually suits.
How an S-Corp election can save you thousands (and when it can’t)
The self-employment tax math, the "reasonable salary" rule, and the break-even point that matters.
EIN explained: what it is, why you need one, and how to get it
Your federal tax ID, demystified — including options if you don't have an SSN.
Cash vs accrual accounting: a founder’s plain-English guide
Which basis fits your business, what changes at scale, and why investors care.
Running a US company from overseas: the operations checklist
Banking, payments, compliance and bookkeeping when you and your company live in different countries.
UAE corporate tax & VAT: what every Gulf business needs to know
The 9% corporate tax, 5% VAT, free-zone nuances and the deadlines you can't miss.