Every company must file a tax return — even with zero income. CompanyVista prepares and files corporate tax returns, personal tax returns and information returns across 50+ countries. IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) on the team means direct IRS representation — no referral required. Written quote before any payment.
The correct US tax form depends on your entity type, ownership structure and tax classification. Filing the wrong form — or not filing at all — has severe consequences. CompanyVista's IRS Enrolled Agent prepares and files all US federal and state tax returns.
If the US entity (LLC or Corp) holds foreign bank accounts (e.g. a Singapore or HK business account alongside a US entity) and the aggregate value of all foreign financial accounts exceeded USD 10,000 at any point during the calendar year, an FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) must be filed with FinCEN by 15 April (auto-extended to 15 October). Filing is free. Penalty for wilful non-compliance: the greater of USD 100,000 or 50% of account balance per violation. CompanyVista identifies FBAR obligations as part of the standard US tax assessment and files where required.
Corporate tax rates, filing deadlines and authorities vary significantly. Every company must file a corporate tax return even if profit is zero — a nil return is required in most jurisdictions. Below are indicative rates — actual tax payable depends on allowable deductions, exemptions and treaty positions.
Most countries have bilateral tax treaties that reduce or eliminate withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties between treaty partners. The right corporate structure — using a holding company in a treaty-favourable jurisdiction — can significantly reduce withholding tax on cross-border payments. CompanyVista advises on applicable treaties for specific payment flows.
Transactions between related companies in different countries must be priced at arm's length — as if they were unrelated parties. Most jurisdictions (UK, Singapore, HK, UAE, Canada, Australia) have transfer pricing rules. Non-arm's-length pricing triggers tax adjustments and penalties. CompanyVista identifies transfer pricing obligations and advises on documentation requirements.
A company can create a taxable presence (Permanent Establishment or PE) in a country without formally incorporating there — through a fixed place of business, a dependent agent or an employee. PE triggers local corporate tax obligations. Founders working remotely from a country in which the company is not registered should be aware of PE risk. CompanyVista advises on PE exposure as part of the tax assessment.
At the start of each tax year or engagement, CompanyVista reviews the company's structure, jurisdiction, ownership, revenue sources and prior year filings to identify all filing obligations — federal, state, international — and any applicable exemptions, reliefs or treaty positions. For new clients, we also identify any compliance gaps from prior years requiring remediation before the current return can be filed correctly.
⏱ Completed at engagement start or at year-end closeThe corporate tax return is prepared from the company's annual financial statements — P&L, balance sheet and supporting schedules. If CompanyVista handles bookkeeping and annual accounts, these flow directly into the tax return without any data transfer. If accounts are prepared by a third party, CompanyVista reviews them before preparing the tax return to ensure the figures reconcile correctly.
⏱ Tax return prepared within 5–10 business days of final accountsThe corporate tax return is prepared — applying all applicable deductions, exemptions and treaty positions. For US returns, Form 5472 and FBAR obligations are assessed and prepared alongside the main return. The completed return is shared with the director for review and approval before filing. Any queries are resolved via WhatsApp. CompanyVista explains significant line items — you understand what you are signing before submission.
⏱ Shared for review within 5 business days of accounts being finalisedOnce reviewed and approved, CompanyVista files the return with the relevant authority — electronically where available. A filing confirmation and reference number is forwarded immediately on submission. For HMRC CT600: confirmation of receipt and reference. For IRS: acknowledgement of e-file acceptance. For IRAS: submission reference number. For FTA: filing confirmation.
⏱ Filed within 48 hours of director approvalCompanyVista confirms the tax liability and payment deadline — which in most jurisdictions falls before the return filing deadline. For UK CT: payment due 9 months and 1 day after period end (before the 12-month filing deadline). For Canada T2: balance due 2–3 months after year-end. CompanyVista confirms the exact payment amount, bank details and payment reference for each jurisdiction so tax is paid correctly and on time.
⏱ Payment details confirmed well before the payment deadlineIf the IRS, HMRC, IRAS or any other tax authority issues a notice, query or request for information following the return, CompanyVista handles the response. For US matters, our IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) represents you directly before the IRS — responding to CP notices, examination requests and correspondence without you needing to contact the IRS directly. All authority correspondence is tracked and responded to within required timeframes.
⏱ Responded to within required authority timeframe — typically within 30 daysCompanyVista's EA credential is the highest IRS practitioner designation — authorising unlimited practice rights before the IRS. Audits, notices, correspondence, appeals — all handled directly without a separate CPA or tax attorney. For non-resident LLC owners dealing with the IRS, this is the most important credential to have on your side.
Most formation agents and general accountants do not flag Form 5472 to foreign-owned LLC clients. CompanyVista identifies and prepares Form 5472 for every eligible foreign-owned single-member LLC as part of the standard US tax package — protecting clients from the USD 25,000 per-form annual penalty.
US + UK + Singapore + HK + UAE + Canada + Australia — all prepared by the same CompanyVista team. No coordinating between your US accountant, UK accountant and Singapore tax agent. One team sees the full picture — which matters for cross-border tax positions, transfer pricing and treaty claims.
Tax returns flow directly from CompanyVista's bookkeeping and annual accounts — same data, same team, no information transfer errors. The tax return is consistent with the annual accounts submitted to Companies House, ACRA or the Companies Registry. One coherent financial picture across all filings.
Singapore startup exemption, HK offshore profits claim, UAE QFZP 0% conditions, UK R&D tax credits, Canada Small Business Deduction, Estonia 0% retained earnings — CompanyVista identifies and claims every legitimate exemption and relief before filing. These can reduce effective tax rates significantly and are commonly overlooked by non-specialist preparers.
Tax payment deadlines often fall before the filing deadline — UK CT payment is due 9 months and 1 day after period end, well before the 12-month filing deadline. Canada T2 balance is due 2–3 months after year-end. Missing a payment deadline triggers interest and penalties even if the return is filed on time. CompanyVista tracks all payment deadlines separately from filing deadlines.
CompanyVista prepares and files corporate tax returns in 50+ countries. IRS Enrolled Agent for direct IRS representation. Form 5472 included for foreign-owned US LLCs. Free consultation, written quote before payment.
CompanyVista prepares and files corporate tax returns in 50+ countries — US federal and state returns (Form 1120, Form 1065, Schedule C, Form 5472 for foreign-owned LLCs), UK Corporation Tax CT600 to HMRC, Singapore Form C-S/Form C to IRAS, Hong Kong Profits Tax to IRD, UAE Corporate Tax return to FTA, Canada T2 to CRA, Australian company tax to ATO, India ITR-6 and more. CompanyVista's founder holds IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), CPA and CAA credentials — authorising direct IRS representation in audits, correspondence and appeals without referral to a separate tax professional. Form 5472 (USD 25,000 penalty per form for foreign-owned single-member LLCs) and FBAR (FinCEN Form 114 for US entities with foreign bank accounts) are identified and prepared as part of the standard US tax package.
Key jurisdiction positions: UK — 19% small profits rate / 25% main rate; CT600 NIL return mandatory even with zero income; payment due 9 months and 1 day after period end. Singapore — 17% headline rate with significant partial exemptions (75%/50% on first SGD 200,000; startup exemption for first 3 years). Hong Kong — territorial tax system (8.25%/16.5% two-tier); offshore profits potentially exempt with proper substantiation. UAE — 9% on profits above AED 375,000; Qualifying Free Zone Person 0% on qualifying income if substance conditions met. Estonia — 0% on retained profits; 20% only on distributions. All tax returns flow directly from CompanyVista's bookkeeping and annual accounts — same team, consistent data, no reconciliation errors between providers.
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