Operational notes from the field.
Cross-border tax, customs, entity setup, supplier KYC. The detail we wish someone had written down before we ran the work the hard way.
International taxMay 8, 202614 min readWithholding Tax When Paying Overseas Contractors: A US-to-Anywhere Guide
If your US LLC or C-Corp pays a foreign contractor and doesn't have a valid W-8 on file, you owe 30%. Here's how source rules, treaty relief, and the 1042-S process actually work in 2026.
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LATAM e-commerceApril 11, 202613 min readDropshipping into Brazil: Customs, Importer of Record and the Real Costs in 2026
Brazil's Remessa Conforme programme changed the economics of cross-border e-commerce in 2024. Two years in, here's what US sellers actually need to know about taxes, IOR arrangements, and avoiding customs seizure.
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Middle East procurementMarch 19, 202612 min readCross-Border Vendor KYC for UAE Operations: An Onboarding Checklist
Onboarding UAE-based suppliers from the US, UK, or EU side requires a different KYC stack than European suppliers. Here's the actual checklist that survives Dubai DED audits.
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Cross-border bankingFebruary 7, 202611 min readOpening a US LLC's Business Bank Account in Switzerland: The 2026 Reality
A non-resident US LLC opening a CHF account in Zürich or Geneva used to be a six-week process. Today it ranges from 'impossible' to 'eight months with the right introducer'. What actually works in 2026.
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EU VATJanuary 23, 202612 min readEU IOSS vs OSS: What US Brands Selling in Europe Need to Know in 2026
The One-Stop Shop and Import One-Stop Shop have quietly become the most important VAT mechanisms for US e-commerce sellers in Europe. Here's how to choose, register, and stay compliant.
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APAC entity setupDecember 14, 202514 min readSetting Up a Singapore Pte Ltd from the US: The 2026 Founder's Guide
A practical walkthrough of incorporating a Singapore private limited company as a US founder — entity selection, nominee directors, banking, and the ACRA + IRAS realities most guides skip.
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