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LaunchUSA vs. Doola vs. Firstbase: The Real Cost of Forming and Maintaining a Foreign-Owned U.S. LLC in 2026
Doola and Firstbase are two of the most popular platforms for foreign-owned U.S. LLCs. But what do they actually cost when you include Form 5472 filing, registered agent, and annual compliance? This breakdown compares the real all-in annual cost across all three platforms — with verified 2026 pricing.

Arik Rozen (CPA, MBA)
17 hours ago4 min read


What to Check Before Hiring a Form 5472 Filing Service
Not all Form 5472 filing services are equal. Before you hire, check whether a CPA is named and verifiable, whether reportable transactions are reviewed, what the all-in price includes, and what happens if the IRS sends a notice. This page gives you the 7 criteria that separate trustworthy providers from anonymous tools.

Arik Rozen (CPA, MBA)
5 days ago6 min read


Form 5472 October 15 Deadline: What to Do in the Next 35 Days
If you filed a Form 7004 extension in April, your Form 5472 deadline is October 15, 2026 — 35 days from now. This post covers exactly what you need to file, how to submit it, what happens if you miss the deadline, and what to do if you never filed a Form 7004 in the first place.

Arik Rozen (CPA, MBA)
6 days ago5 min read


Fiverr vs. a Dedicated Service for Form 5472: What the Reviews Do Not Tell You
Fiverr has dozens of Form 5472 sellers with thousands of reviews and prices starting at $15. Some of them are competent. The question is not competence — it is accountability. If the IRS writes to you six months after filing, who answers? This guide covers what Fiverr reviews do not tell you, and what to check before you buy.

Arik Rozen (CPA, MBA)
7 days ago8 min read


Best Form 5472 Filing Services in 2026: What You Actually Get for the Price
Most Form 5472 services ask you to figure out your own transactions — then they check what you gave them. This guide explains the real difference between software tools, "reviewed" services, and CPA-prepared filings — and why the gap between $299 and $399 is smaller than the gap in what you actually get. Published by Form5472.online, one of the providers listed.

Arik Rozen (CPA, MBA)
Sep 87 min read


Received an IRS Penalty Notice for Form 5472? What to Do Immediately
The IRS has assessed a $25,000 penalty on your foreign-owned LLC for Form 5472. The 90-day clock is running. Here is what the notice means, how continuation penalties accrue, and the exact steps to take right now to stop the penalty from growing and request full abatement.

Arik Rozen (CPA, MBA)
Sep 78 min read
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