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Best fit for foreign-owned LLCs
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Form 5472 is due April 15.
The penalty for not filing is $25,000.*

File Form 5472 and Pro Forma 1120 online for your foreign-owned single-member LLC. Get IRS-ready PDFs in minutes and add same-day IRS Direct Delivery with a delivery receipt.

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*IRC Section 6038A(d). $25,000 per form, per year.

How It Works

Complete your 5472 filing in 3 simple steps.

The process is short on purpose. If your case is too complex, the screener stops you before you pay.

STEP 01

Enter Your Details

Add your LLC and foreign owner information in a guided, jargon-free wizard. No tax expertise required.

STEP 02

Import Transactions

Connect your bank through Plaid, upload a CSV, or enter transactions manually. The system maps activity to the right IRS categories automatically.

STEP 03

Direct IRS Delivery

Get your completed Form 5472, Pro Forma 1120, and supporting statement as IRS-ready PDFs. Add IRS Direct Delivery to digitally transmit your approved filing to the IRS and get a delivery receipt.

The Backstory

Why 5472Direct exists.

"I found out about Form 5472 when my LLC formation company quoted me over a thousand dollars to handle it. Every resource I found online said the same thing: don't try this yourself, the penalty is $25,000. But when I actually studied the IRS requirements, I realized the process for most single-member LLCs is completely deterministic. So I automated it."

Makerfounder
@Makerfounder
Founder, 5472Direct

Reviews

What our customers say.

Real feedback from foreign-owned LLC founders who filed with 5472Direct.

“It’s not just an automatic service where you are left alone. They reached out, suggested edits I was missing, and helped through the whole process.”

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“Made a confusing process feel simple. Would definitely recommend.”

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“As someone running a U.S. company from outside the United States, it made a big difference knowing someone knowledgeable was available to help.”

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Pricing

Transparent pricing.

No subscriptions. Pay only for the filings you generate.

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Standard LLC Filing

$199

Flat fee, current-year filings

Includes: Form 5472, Pro Forma 1120 & Statement

+$49 IRS Direct Delivery + Delivery Receipt

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Comparison

What you'd pay somewhere else.

Same forms. Different price, process, and filing experience.

Traditional CPA

$800–$1,500+
Workflow:
Email + questionnaire + manual prep
Turnaround:
5–10 days

Online filing service

$399–$499+
Workflow:
Manual intake and delayed review
Turnaround:
3–10 days

LLC formation company

$1,999/yr
Workflow:
Bundled compliance add-on
Turnaround:
Varies

5472Direct

$199
Workflow:
Plaid import + direct IRS delivery
Turnaround:
Instant PDF

Proof of Delivery

Add IRS Direct Delivery and get a timestamped transmission receipt.

This isn't just an upload confirmation. When you add IRS Direct Delivery, 5472Direct generates a receipt showing the transmission status, timestamps, and fax details for your records.

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Sample IRS fax transmission receipt showing delivered status for IRS Direct Delivery

Sample transmission receipt generated after IRS Direct Delivery.

FAQ

Common Questions.

Everything you need to know about IRS requirements, deadlines, and our automated filing process.

What is Form 5472?
Form 5472 is an IRS information return that reports transactions between a foreign owner and their US entity. Foreign-owned single-member LLCs file it alongside a Pro Forma 1120.
Who must file Form 5472?
Foreign-owned single-member US LLCs commonly need to file even when there were no sales or only limited activity. If your ownership structure, entity stack, or transaction flow is more complex, our Intelligent Screener will tell you to use a CPA instead.
How to file Form 5472?
Start with our intelligent screener to ensure your LLC qualifies. Then, securely input your entity and foreign owner details (EIN, FTIN), connect your bank via Plaid to auto-map your ledger, and generate your filing package. You can finish in minutes and optionally transmit it directly to the IRS, skipping the 10-day CPA wait.
What are reportable transactions for Form 5472?
Common reportable transactions include capital contributions, owner draws, reimbursements, loans, and payments between the LLC and its foreign owner or related party. Our Intelligent Screener filters out complex cases before checkout so simple filings stay fast and accurate.
When is Form 5472 due?
For most calendar-year foreign-owned LLCs, Form 5472 and Pro Forma 1120 are due on April 15. If you need more time, you can generate a free Form 7004 extension and move the filing deadline to October 15.
Does 5472Direct use AI to generate tax filings?
No. 5472Direct uses a structured, rules-based workflow built specifically for foreign-owned single-member LLC Form 5472 and Pro Forma 1120 filings. The filing package is generated from the information you provide through a deterministic process, not open-ended AI text generation.
Can I file Form 5472 for prior years?
Yes. We handle prior-year filings (2024 and earlier) individually to ensure each packet is prepared accurately for the specific tax year. Prior-year filings are not available through the self-serve portal. Contact us to get started.

Form 5472 is due April 15.

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