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Built for §1.6038A & Form 5472 compliance

Bookkeeping for foreign-owned US LLCs.

Own a US LLC from abroad? The IRS treats you as a high-risk filer with a $25,000 minimum penalty for missing Form 5472. ForeignBooks is the only bookkeeping app built around that reality.

No credit card · Encrypted & private · Syncs across devices

The Form 5472 problem

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$25,000 minimum penalty

For each missed or late Form 5472 — assessed per filing period, not capped per year.

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Every owner transaction counts

Contributions, distributions, loans, royalties, services — all reportable and must be categorized correctly.

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"Adequate books and records"

Treasury Reg §1.6038A-3 requires documentation supporting every line on Form 5472.

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

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Smart transaction entry

Income & expenses with IRS-aligned categories, multi-currency, and a related-party flag.

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IRS-aligned categories

A chart of accounts mapped to Form 1120 deduction lines and Form 5472 reportable types.

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Related-party tracking

Tag transactions with the foreign owner; we auto-total each 5472 line for you.

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Form 5472 prep

Part IV & V reportable totals computed automatically, exportable as CSV for your CPA.

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Compliance calendar

Form 5472, pro-forma 1120, BOI, and state deadlines — all in one place.

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Private & secure

Tied to your account, encrypted in transit and at rest, with row-level security so only you can read it.

Simple pricing

Less than one CPA hour, every month.

Free

$0/mo
  • ✓ Up to 50 transactions
  • ✓ IRS-aligned categories
  • ✓ Form 5472 prep (view)
  • ✓ Dashboard & P&L
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Pro

$19/mo
  • ✓ Unlimited transactions
  • ✓ Form 5472 CSV export
  • ✓ P&L & transactions CSV
  • ✓ Multi-currency · email support
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Frequently asked

What is Form 5472 and why do I need it?

Every foreign-owned US single-member LLC (a disregarded entity) must file Form 5472 + a pro-forma 1120 annually — even with zero revenue — reporting transactions with the foreign owner. The penalty is a minimum of $25,000 per missing or late form.

Is ForeignBooks a CPA or filing service?

No. It is bookkeeping software that prepares clean records and a 5472-ready packet. We strongly recommend a US-licensed CPA or enrolled agent to actually file.

Where is my data stored?

In your private account, in a secure database with row-level security so only you can access it, encrypted in transit and at rest. Export or delete it anytime.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — manage or cancel from your billing portal. When a subscription ends the app returns to Free and your data stays intact.