Tax compliance
When and how to engage a CPA for your Delaware LLC
When to engage a CPA, what to look for, typical fees, and how to coordinate US + home-country advisers for cross-border tax planning.
When to engage
Before your first April 15 deadline. For a Delaware LLC formed in 2026, the first Form 5472 is due April 15, 2027; engage a CPA by January 2027 at the latest.
Earlier engagement (during formation year) helps with mid-year tax planning.
What to look for
CPA familiarity with non-resident-owned LLC filings, foreign-owned disregarded entities, and Form 5472. This is not most CPAs' specialty.
Reasonable annual fee in the $200-$500 range for uncomplicated single-member LLCs.
Coordinating with home-country adviser
The US CPA handles US filings; the home-country adviser handles home-country filings and reporting. Two-adviser coordination prevents double taxation and compliance gaps.
Anchorage successor formation services maintain partner network of CPAs in multiple jurisdictions; ask for referrals.
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