Invollc Journal
Practical guides on invoicing international clients, managing payments, and running lean finance ops with your US LLC.
Whether you're invoicing your first international client, choosing the right payment method for your LLC, or building efficient billing workflows, the Invollc Journal covers the topics that matter to founders operating globally through a US entity.
Stripe verification failures are frustrating but usually fixable. This guide covers the most common issues non-resident LLC owners face — name mismatches, EIN problems, identity document rejections, and beneficial owner errors — with step-by-step solutions for each.
The short answer: technically no, but Wise Business provides a workaround. This guide explains what Stripe considers a "US bank account," which services provide valid US banking details, and what to do if you can't get one.
Not sure which payment gateway to use for your US LLC? We compare Stripe, PayPal, Square, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, and Gumroad on fees, non-resident accessibility, and features to help you choose the right one for your business.
A step-by-step guide for non-resident founders who want to open a Stripe account using their US LLC. Covers EIN requirements, identity verification, common rejection reasons, and how to configure Stripe for international payouts to your Mercury or Wise account.
A detailed comparison of Mercury and Relay for non-resident US LLC owners. We cover fees, features, international wire support, integrations, account opening requirements, and which bank is the better fit for your specific situation.
A thorough review of Wise Business for non-resident US LLC founders. Covers multi-currency accounts, US account details, fees, limitations compared to real bank accounts, and when Wise makes sense vs Mercury or Relay.
A detailed comparison of the best US banking options for non-resident LLC owners. Covers Mercury, Relay, and Wise Business — including account opening requirements, fees, features, international wire costs, and which bank works best for different business types.
A detailed fee-by-fee comparison of Wise, Payoneer, and Stripe for receiving international payments with your US LLC. Covers speed, currencies, real cost calculations, and which to use for each scenario.
In-depth comparison of the best payment methods for US LLC founders receiving international payments. Covers Wise, Mercury, Payoneer, Stripe, and wire transfers with real fee breakdowns, pros/cons, and setup guides.
A step-by-step guide for dealing with unpaid invoices. Covers reminder timing, escalation strategies, late fee enforcement, when to stop work, and how to protect yourself from repeat offenders.
Understand realistic invoice payment timelines by client type, geography, and invoice size. Learn how to set expectations and reduce your average time to payment.
Stripe is the go-to payment processor for US LLCs, but non-resident founders face a surprisingly high rejection rate. This guide explains the most common reasons Stripe rejects foreign-owned LLCs and exactly how to fix each issue before applying — from EIN mismatches to website compliance gaps.
Invollc helps non-US founders create professional invoices, track payments, and manage billing — all designed for US LLCs.
