International Tax Solutions for Businesses, Investors & Global Entrepreneurs
Confident guidance for the complexity of cross-border tax. Whether you are expanding internationally, operating a foreign-owned U.S. business, investing overseas, or managing international reporting obligations, the stakes are high. Errors can lead to penalties, double taxation, delayed transactions, and added scrutiny from tax authorities.
At Valoria Consulting, our team works alongside CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Tax Attorneys to help businesses and individuals navigate international tax challenges while staying compliant with U.S. and foreign reporting requirements.
We help clients structure international operations, identify tax-saving opportunities, manage reporting obligations, and reduce global tax exposure. No matter where business takes you, we help you stay compliant, minimize risk, and make informed decisions across borders.
Specialized Expertise
CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Tax Attorneys working together on your cross-border matters.
Nationwide and International
Support for clients across the U.S. and around the world, wherever business takes you.
Proactive, Not Reactive
Strategy from early planning through ongoing compliance, so issues are solved before they cost you.
International Tax Services
From planning and structuring to reporting and resolution, we support the full range of cross-border tax needs.
International Tax Planning
Develop tax-efficient structures for businesses and individuals with cross-border operations, investments, and ownership interests.
Foreign Business Ownership Reporting
Assistance with reporting requirements for foreign corporations, partnerships, and disregarded entities.
U.S. Tax Compliance for Foreign-Owned Businesses
Tax compliance and reporting support for foreign companies operating or investing in the United States.
International Information Returns
Preparation and compliance support for key international filings, including:
FBAR & FATCA Compliance
Reporting of foreign bank accounts and foreign financial assets, including:
Cross-Border Business Transactions
Tax planning and analysis for international acquisitions, investments, restructurings, and business expansions.
Foreign Tax Credit Planning
Strategies to help reduce double taxation and maximize available foreign tax credits.
Transfer Pricing Support
Guidance on intercompany transactions, documentation requirements, and transfer pricing compliance.
Expatriate & Global Mobility Tax Services
Tax planning and compliance for globally mobile individuals and employers, including:
International Mergers & Acquisitions
Tax due diligence, transaction structuring, and international acquisition support.
Treaty Analysis
Evaluation of applicable tax treaties to reduce withholding taxes and improve tax efficiency.
International Tax Resolution
Assistance with IRS notices, foreign reporting penalties, delinquent filings, and international compliance issues.
Specialized International Tax Areas
Deep support for the technical areas that often create the greatest exposure.
Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs)
Analysis and reporting requirements for U.S. owners of foreign corporations.
NCTI (Formerly GILTI)
Planning and compliance for Net CFC Tested Income reporting requirements.
FDDEI (Formerly FDII)
Evaluation of export-related tax benefits available to qualifying businesses.
Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate
Tax planning and compliance related to FIRPTA and foreign ownership structures.
International Trust & Estate Tax Matters
Guidance for foreign trusts, beneficiaries, and international estate planning considerations.
Why Valoria
The expertise and the personal attention to handle complex cross-border matters with confidence.
Example Use Case (Anonymized)
A U.S. entrepreneur based in Portugal with income from four U.S. LLCs, a foreign trust, and an inactive C-Corp. There was no bookkeeping in place and two years of tax filings had been missed.
- Converted the C-Corp to an LLC
- Filed past FBARs and restored IRS compliance
- Built clean financials from banking and Stripe history
- Implemented a structure to reduce personal income tax exposure legally
Everything was filed cleanly. We saved the client over $140,000 in federal tax liability and eliminated late penalties.
International Tax Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about cross-border tax compliance and reporting.
Who needs international tax services?
International tax services are for businesses and individuals with any cross-border activity. That includes U.S. companies expanding abroad, foreign-owned U.S. businesses, investors with overseas holdings, U.S. citizens living or earning income abroad, and anyone with foreign bank accounts, foreign corporations, or foreign trusts that trigger U.S. reporting requirements.
What is FBAR and who has to file it?
FBAR is the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, filed on FinCEN Form 114. U.S. persons generally must file it if the combined value of their foreign financial accounts exceeded $10,000 at any point during the year. Penalties for not filing can be steep, so it is important to track and report these accounts correctly.
What is the difference between FBAR and FATCA Form 8938?
Both report foreign financial assets, but they are separate requirements with different thresholds and rules. FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) is filed with the Treasury, while Form 8938 is filed with your federal tax return under FATCA. Many taxpayers have to file both, and the right approach depends on your account types, balances, and residency.
What are Forms 5471 and 5472?
Form 5471 is filed by U.S. persons who are officers, directors, or shareholders in certain foreign corporations. Form 5472 is filed by foreign-owned U.S. corporations and certain foreign corporations engaged in a U.S. trade or business to report reportable transactions. Both carry significant penalties for late or incomplete filing.
What is a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC)?
A Controlled Foreign Corporation is a foreign corporation in which U.S. shareholders own more than 50 percent of the stock by vote or value. CFC status brings special U.S. reporting and income inclusion rules, including current taxation of certain earnings, so U.S. owners of foreign companies should understand whether they are affected.
What is GILTI, now referred to as NCTI?
GILTI, recently rebranded as Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI), is a U.S. tax on certain income earned by Controlled Foreign Corporations. It is designed to limit the benefit of shifting profits to low-tax countries. Planning around NCTI can reduce the impact, and the calculations are detailed, so professional support is valuable.
What is FIRPTA and how does it affect foreign investors in U.S. real estate?
FIRPTA is the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act. It generally requires withholding on the sale of U.S. real estate by foreign persons. With proper planning and the right ownership structure, foreign investors can manage withholding, file for refunds where appropriate, and stay compliant on U.S. property transactions.
Can you help with late or missed foreign filings?
Yes. We help clients address delinquent FBARs, missed information returns, and IRS notices related to international reporting. Depending on your facts, options may include voluntary disclosure or streamlined procedures. The goal is to bring you back into compliance while minimizing penalties.
Do you work with clients located outside the United States?
Yes. We support clients nationwide and internationally, including U.S. citizens living abroad and foreign nationals with U.S. tax obligations. Work is handled securely and remotely, so your location does not limit the help we can provide.
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Whether you are expanding internationally, investing abroad, or managing complex foreign reporting requirements, our team can help you navigate international tax with confidence.
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Our Contact Information
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