Guys.. And Orionace directly..
First things first. Are you guys making $10k/mo+ ?
If not, then you do not need any of this stuff in 99% of cases.
What's the biggest problems in your business?
Is the problem that you are earning too much money and your tax bill is too high so you need a better corporate structure?
Or, is the problem you need to make money.
So in your situation, Orionace.
How many clients do you have? How much money are you making per month? What the biggest thing stopping you scaling right now?
Will an LLC actually solve any of your problems?
No.
Now, you say you "want" to own a digital marketing company. So I assume you aren't actively making money.
You also say "sell services to customers", so I assume you're going to sell something to people, and not do affiliate marketing where you'll get paid from companies.
That means your first problem is going to be :-
"How do I get paid from my first client?"
You're in Africa, so you can take payments with paypal.
Problem solved. You probably already have a paypal account. If not, get one.
Problem 2:-
"How do I get my first client?"
And you take it from there.
Now, when you're making, let's say even $5k per month. You've got some cash rolling in. I guarantee you won't be coming here for advice if you're making even $5k/mo.
I wouldn't dream of asking for tax/accounting/corporate structure advice on blackhatworld.
Why?
Because I can just literally do this :-
Google "tax cpa usa for foreigners"
Let's see what we've got.
https://www.ustaxhelp.com/
This guy looks good to me. "Theodore Kleinman CPA".
https://www.ustaxhelp.com/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-kleinman-cpa-9a922628/
404 connections.. Was a cfo for pacific coast environmental inc from 1989 to 2005
Financial analyst for armaco 1979 to 1983.
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Seems to be him..
https://www.ustaxhelp.com/get-in-touch/
"Address: 195 Scenic Ridge Ct, Redmond, Oregon 97756-7417"
So, 5 mins of due diligence. Looks legit to me.
Next..
https://www.ustaxhelp.com/fee-structure/
"Tax consulting"
He charges $475 per hour.
That is PEANUTS.
If you're making $5k/mo, you're going to pay $475 for an hour's chat with him.
You can email him first and say "Hey, I'm such and such, this is what I want to do and find out about. Is this something you can help with? If so, please send me the invoice for a 1 hour consultation call."
He only accepts payment from a US account. You can always pay via wise, or find someone else.
There are MANY qualified CPAs out there who can help. This is just someone I saw with a 30 second google.
Now, do you think at the end of the call you'd still be confused? Would you need clarification from unqualified random people on a marketing forum?
Or would you have someone who can not only set it all up, but give you the advice you need to choose the correct setup.
Just go and find a CPA. Ask them everything you need. I don't use any cheap LLC setup sites because they don't give you legit advice. They just want your money and they'll setup whatever you ask for. Your problem. Get a REAL CPA.
Imagine when you're making $10k/mo..
You can literally just go and book a call with anyone you want and ask them whatever you want.
And $10k/mo is VERY small, but even at that level you can seek professional advice easily.
For getting started.. Just take paypal, wise payments. Just keep it simple. Focus on getting some clients or making money first.
I promise, once you're making real money, none of this stuff will be a mystery. I don't handle ANY of this stuff. I hire others to do it for me. I just know what I know from conversations with them.
