The internet will tell you to form a US LLC and pay no tax. For most people with a real tax residency that is simply wrong: the company gets looked through and the profit is taxed where you live, distribution or not. Six questions, then an honest answer — including, quite often, that you should not do this.
Your citizenship
Some countries tax you on your passport, not your address.
Current or intended country of tax residency
Where you are, or expect to be, tax resident — not where you happen to be this month.
Have you formally exited your home country's tax system?
Deregistration, a departure return, a P85, or a residency certificate elsewhere. Intending to leave is not leaving.
Where are your clients?
Select all that apply.
Rough annual revenue
Bands only. We never calculate a saving — that would be advice.
Any US physical presence?
Working days spent in the US, staff, an office, or inventory held there.
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Informational only. Not legal or tax advice. Verify with the relevant authority before travelling.