International Tax & U.S. Expansion Support


U.S. tax and accounting support for international businesses and individuals.


Schmid CPA helps foreign-owned businesses, companies entering the United States, and individuals with cross-border tax matters navigate U.S. tax, accounting, and reporting requirements.

Foreign-Owned U.S. Entities

  • Form 1120 + 5472 preparation
  • Related-party transaction reporting
  • Compliance for foreign-owned U.S. corporations
  • U.S. entity structure guidance (LLC vs. C-Corp)
  • IRS and state filing requirements
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Cross-Border Tax & Structuring

  • Tax-efficient structuring with foreign parent companies
  • Intercompany agreements and documentation support
  • Withholding and reporting considerations
  • VAT and cross-border tax considerations
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Ongoing Compliance & Reporting

  • Annual federal and state tax filings
  • Multi-state compliance management
  • Estimated tax calculations
  • Coordination with foreign tax advisors
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Intercompany & Transfer Support

  • Tracking intercompany transactions
  • Expense allocations and reimbursements
  • Loan and capital contribution tracking
  • Support for documentation and audit readiness
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U.S. Accounting for Foreign Owners

  • Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations
  • Financial reporting aligned with U.S. standards
  • Visibility for foreign parent companies
  • Clean, audit-ready financials
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Payroll & Withholding

  • U.S. payroll setup and compliance
  • Contractor payments (U.S. & foreign)
  • 1099 and reporting requirements
  • Coordination of withholding obligations
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U.S. tax obligations can follow individuals across borders. Schmid CPA assists individuals with foreign income, accounts, investments, residency, and international reporting requirements.

International Individual Tax

  • Residency, cross-border filing requirements, and U.S. tax matters for individuals with international circumstances.
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Foreign Income & U.S. Tax Returns

  • Foreign wages, pensions, rental income, investments, foreign tax credits, and U.S. tax reporting.
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FBAR & Foreign Assets

  • Foreign bank and financial accounts, FBAR, Form 8938, and foreign asset reporting.
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Foreign Investments & PFICs

  • Foreign mutual funds, ETFs, PFIC analysis, Form 8621, and foreign investment reporting.
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For international business engagements, we consider your ownership, cross-border activity, U.S. operations, accounting, and compliance requirements to determine the appropriate scope of support.

⭐ 1. Ownership & Structure

  • Foreign parent company (e.g., GmbH)
  • U.S. entity type and setup
  • Ownership percentages and relationships

⭐ 2. Cross-Border Activity

  • Intercompany transactions
  • Service fees, loans, or reimbursements
  • U.S. vs. foreign income flows

⭐ 3. U.S. Operations

  • Revenue activity in the U.S.
  • Employees or contractors
  • Physical presence or nexus

⭐ 4. Tax & Compliance Scope

  • U.S. federal and state filings
  • Foreign-owned reporting (5472)
  • Cross-border withholding (1042 / 1042-S)
  • State & multi-state compliance

⭐ 5. Accounting & Reporting

  • Monthly bookkeeping and reporting
  • Parent-company reporting requirements
  • Audit readiness

⭐ 6. Ongoing Advisory

  • Structuring and tax planning
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Coordination with international advisors
  1. Assess your structure and cross-border risks
  2. Align accounting and intercompany activity
  3. Establish compliant U.S. processes
  4. Provide ongoing tax and advisory support

International tax and accounting needs vary depending on ownership, residency, entity structure, transactions, income, assets, and the countries involved.


Schedule a consultation to discuss your U.S. tax, accounting, and reporting requirements.