Why NCP
Most providers start with paperwork. We start with whether you need it.
Your marketplace, operational footprint, and tax exposure determine whether you sell through a foreign entity or a U.S. one.
We help you choose the correct lane first, then build a setup that holds up across platforms and banking.
1997
Established
7,000+
Foreign and U.S. founders served
60+
Countries
MSCTA®
MainStreet Certified Tax Advisor® 2023–2025
The problem
Why most non-resident setups fail
Forming a U.S. entity is the fast part. Getting it verified, banked, and compliant across marketplaces is where setups go wrong, usually because the steps were done in the wrong order.
Verification rejections
TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Stripe cross-check your entity, EIN, and IRS records. One mismatch between your representative, your W-9 signer, and your operating agreement can start a rejection loop.
Banking denials
U.S. banks flag foreign-owned entities with incomplete KYC signals. The entity exists on paper but cannot open an account because the ownership and control profile does not line up.
Hidden tax exposure
A U.S. single-member LLC owned by a foreign individual is a disregarded entity for U.S. tax. Without the right structure, you can owe tax in the U.S. and at home on the same income.
Costly re-applications
Each failed platform application uses up time and adds review flags. Most re-application cycles come from a setup sequence that could have been right the first time.
Registered TikTok Shop Partner
Shop registration, U.S. market
Listed under Taxes
Shopify Partner
Payments and entity structuring
Stripe and U.S. banks
KYC alignment
How we work
Five reasons clients choose NCP
You pay for a correct sequence that avoids rework, re-applications, and double taxation.
01
We start with lane clarity, then the paperwork
Most providers start with “form an LLC.” We start with what is possible: whether you can sell into the U.S. through your foreign entity, or whether you need a U.S. structure, based on your marketplace rules, operational footprint, and tax exposure.
What this means for you: you do not pay to form an entity you may not need, or the wrong one.
02
We build one profile that reads the same everywhere it is checked
Verification usually fails because the setup tells conflicting stories. We align entity, EIN, and IRS posture; ownership and roles (owner versus representative); payout rails and bank KYC; and your address story across every system.
What this means for you: one prepared submission, instead of a cycle of re-applications.
03
You get a written plan with a clear verdict
With the Verified Clearance Plan, $597, you receive a written verdict and the exact sequence to follow.
READY
Proceed now with the recommended sequence.
NOT READY
This lane will not work as set up; here are the alternatives and next steps.
HOLD
Prerequisites come first, with a checklist to get them.
04
Clear lines between team execution and CEO-level strategy
You are not paying founder rates for everything. The team handles execution and verification support. Scott steps in for architecture and strategic tax decisions.
Team-led: audits, mismatch fixes, verification support, execution guidance.
CEO-led: lane architecture, strategic tax direction, irreversible decision points.
05
We optimize for forward motion
We will tell you when to pause, switch lanes, or avoid building the wrong structure. The goal is speed with precision and minimal rework: know when you do not need a U.S. company, fix prerequisites before you submit, and escalate to the CEO Blueprint only when it is warranted.
Our process
From lane selection to a setup that holds
Four stages, across marketplaces, payouts, and tax posture.
1. Fit and discovery
We confirm your goals and review your current setup, platform targets, and constraints.
2. Lane and risk evaluation
We determine whether a foreign or U.S. entity path is viable, then identify conflicts across entity, EIN, roles, payouts, and documents.
3. Written action plan
You receive a step-by-step sequence with clear next actions, ranked by speed, cost, and risk.
4. Execution support
Our team helps you carry out the plan and respond to verification issues without guessing or re-applying blindly.
Client results
Trusted by global sellers since 1997
★★★★★
“Meeting Scott felt like finding an oasis after years lost in the desert of U.S. tax and retirement rules. Living abroad for two decades, I had definitions but no strategy, until Scott’s session. He asked first-principle questions, uncovered my real goals, and turned months of confusion into a clear, actionable plan. Scott went deeper than any advisor I’ve met, prepping before the call and following up after.”
Johnny Lee · Non-resident brand
★★★★★
“Scott has in-depth knowledge of US taxation. His advice gave me a clearer picture of my options regarding company structure and tax implications.”
Raffles Ikon · Non-resident brand
★★★★★
“My strategy call with Scott Letourneau was informative. Scott is knowledgeable, professional, and provided clarity on the concerns I had. He also went the extra mile to provide me with marketing tips and ideas to help grow my business, which was really encouraging.”
Jane Kwan · Non-resident brand
Is this right for you?
We work best with serious operators
A good fit
An established ecommerce brand expanding to U.S. platforms
Generating revenue and ready to invest in a correct setup
Wants a compliance-first approach, with no shortcuts
Values speed and precision over the lowest price
Open to expert guidance on entity and tax posture
Not the right fit
Looking for DIY shortcuts or free advice
Pre-revenue, without product-market fit
Wants the cheapest LLC formation possible
Needs a virtual address “hack” to pass verification
Not ready to follow a structured compliance sequence
Your team
Who works on your account
Clear lines between execution and strategy, so you always know who is handling what.
Scott Letourneau, CEO-level
CEO and Founder. MainStreet Certified Tax Advisor®. 29 years of experience in entity formation and tax advisory. Handles lane architecture, strategic tax direction, and irreversible decision points. Author of the CEO Blueprint.
Operations and verification team
Handles day-to-day execution: entity filings, verification submissions, mismatch audits, and platform-specific troubleshooting. You get team-rate pricing for execution work, with CEO escalation when it matters.
Your next step
Ready to expand the right way?
Book a free discovery call to talk through your situation, or start with a written Verified Clearance Plan that maps your exact path forward.
Need the full structure planned? See the CEO Blueprint, starting with the CEO Decision Review at $1,250.
We assess fit on the call and route you to the right starting point.
VERIFIED EXPANSION/by NCP | Since 1997
10785 W. Twain Ave., Ste. 229, Las Vegas, NV 89135
support@launchwithconfidence.com
This page is educational and is not legal or tax advice. TikTok Shop makes every approval decision. Scott Letourneau holds the MSCTA® credential. We work with tax attorneys and CPAs for legal and tax execution. Results depend on your specific facts.
