Can a non US resident be an officer or director of a Delaware corporation?

Yes, the state of Delaware permits foreigners to act as officers or directors of a Delaware corporation. Delaware also allows foreigners to act as members of a Delaware LLC.

Do I have to file a Delaware corporate tax return?

A. Every domestic or foreign corporation doing business in Delaware, not specifically exempt under Section 1902(b), Title 30, Delaware Code, is required to file a corporate income tax return (Form 1100 or Form 1100EZ) regardless of the amount, if any, of its gross income or its taxable income.

Do nonresident aliens have to file state taxes?

If you are a nonresident alien doing business or working in the United States, you are required to file a tax return. If you work or invest in a state that has an income tax, a state tax return will also be required. This is a separate document you must prepare and send to a state tax authority.

Can a foreigner be an officer of a US corporation?

A foreign citizen may be a corporate officer and/or director, but may not work in the United States or receive a salary or compensation for services provided in the United States unless the foreign citizen has a work permit (either a green card or a special visa) issued by the United States.

Can a foreigner own C Corp?

There are no restrictions on ownership in a C corporation – you can have as many owners as you want, and foreign nationals can own shares in a C corporation.

Can a foreign person own an C Corp?

Generally, there are no citizenship or residence requirements for ownership of a C Corporation or an LLC. And to cut any potential confusion, this means that a foreigner resident alien can own an S Corp while a foreigner non-resident alien cannot be an owner.

Who must file a Delaware tax return?

According to Delaware Instructions for Form 200-01, “If you are a Full-Year Resident of Delaware, you must file a tax return for 2020 if, based on your Age/Status, and if your individual adjusted Delaware gross income (AGI) exceeds the limit. If you were: Single: Under age 60, $9,400.

Can nonresident aliens file taxes online?

We are thrilled to announce that Sprintax – the only online solution for nonresident federal and state tax returns – is now live for Federal E-Filing. This means that, by completing the easy Sprintax questionnaire, you can file your federal return directly with the IRS online.

What is a nonresident alien for US tax purposes?

An alien is any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. A nonresident alien is an alien who has not passed the green card test or the substantial presence test.