Edgar Loui Francisco
Formation Specialist at CORPBOLT
Edgar Loui Francisco is a Formation Specialist at CORPBOLT who works with non‑US founders on the steps that come after the LLC is filed — applying for an EIN as a non‑resident, preparing the operating agreement, and assembling the company records banks and payment processors ask to see. His focus is helping founders move from "formed" to "ready to operate," and he approaches the help center and blog the same way he approaches the work: breaking down the paperwork that causes the most confusion, clearly, and without promising outcomes no provider controls.
Areas of expertise
Edgar concentrates on the documents‑and‑EIN side of U.S. formation for founders outside the United States: the federal EIN application for non‑residents, operating agreements, banking resolutions, and the records third parties commonly request. He works mostly with Wyoming LLCs and the questions that follow formation — tax‑classification basics, registered‑agent obligations, and how to present a U.S. company to banks and platforms like Stripe. Every explanation is meant to be accurate and step‑by‑step, with the legal and tax calls left to professionals.
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Articles by Edgar Loui Francisco
What Documents Do You Need to Apply for an ITIN?
ITIN documents: prove identity and foreign status from the IRS list of 13. A valid passport works alone. Only originals or agency certified copies count.
Read articleWyoming LLC as a Holding Company: Holding Assets and Other Companies
Wyoming LLC holding company: use a standard LLC to hold assets or other LLCs, with charging order protection and no state income tax for non residents.
Read articleForm 8822-B: Change Your LLC Address or Responsible Party
Form 8822-B updates your LLC address or responsible party with the IRS. See who files, the 60-day rule, where to mail it, and common mistakes.
Read articleMulti-Member LLC Operating Agreement: What It Must Contain
Multi member LLC operating agreement: what it must contain, from ownership and capital to profit split, voting, transfers, deadlock and dissolution.
Read articleWyoming Anonymous LLC: How the Privacy Actually Works
Anonymous LLC Wyoming keeps members off the public state record, but banks, the IRS, and courts can still identify you. How the privacy works.
Read articleWyoming Certificate of Good Standing: What It Is and When You Need One
A Wyoming certificate of good standing proves your LLC is active and current. It is free to pull online, and most non-residents only need one when asked.
Read articleDo I Need an EIN for My LLC?
Do you need an EIN for your LLC? Almost always yes, and a foreign-owned LLC always does. Here is when an EIN is required and the one narrow exception.
Read articleLLC vs Corporation: Which Is Right for Non-US Founders?
Compare LLC vs corporation for non-US founders, including ownership, taxes, fundraising, S-corp limits, banking readiness, and when to get advice.
Read articleEIN & ITIN Guide for Non-US Founders
EIN and ITIN for non-US founders: which you need, who needs both, how to get each, and in what order. Most founders need an EIN, not an ITIN.
Read articleWhat Is an EIN? Meaning, Uses, and How Non-US Founders Get One
What is an EIN? It's your U.S. business's free federal tax ID. Learn what an EIN is for, whether you need one, and how non-US founders get an EIN without an SSN.
Read articleEIN vs ITIN vs SSN vs Tax ID: What's the Difference?
EIN vs ITIN vs SSN vs Tax ID: an EIN is your business's number, an SSN or ITIN is a person's, and Tax ID is the umbrella. Here is which one your LLC needs.
Read articleWhat Is Form SS-4? The EIN Application Form
Form SS-4 is the IRS application for an EIN. What the form is, what each section asks, how non-US founders complete line 7b, and what happens after you file.
Read articleHow Long Does It Take to Get an EIN?
How long an EIN takes by method: the instant online route is closed to most non-residents, so plan for fax (about 4 business days), the phone line, or mail (about 4 weeks).
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