Accounting that crosses borders as smoothly as your business does
Fairlight Accounting supports international founders, foreign-owned U.S. entities, and U.S. companies expanding abroad — bookkeeping, structuring, and the filings that come with operating in more than one country.
Cross-Border Accounting, done properly
South Florida runs on international business — Latin American founders opening U.S. entities, U.S. companies selling abroad, and families with assets on both sides of a border. Cross-border accounting has its own filing landscape, and missing a single informational form can carry five-figure penalties. We keep your U.S. side compliant and coordinate with your advisors abroad so nothing falls into the gap between countries.
Everything cross-border accounting should cover
- Foreign-owned U.S. entities. Bookkeeping, tax filings, and compliance for U.S. LLCs and corporations with international owners, including Form 5472.
- U.S. owners with foreign interests. Support for Forms 5471, 8865, and FBAR/FinCEN 114 reporting for foreign companies and accounts.
- Inbound structuring. Entity selection and setup for international founders entering the U.S. market, coordinated with your home-country advisors.
- Multi-currency bookkeeping. Books that handle multiple currencies cleanly, with translation handled correctly at reporting time.
- Transfer pricing basics. Documentation support for intercompany transactions between related entities.
- Treaty & withholding guidance. W-8 series forms, withholding on payments abroad, and treaty positions applied correctly.
A fit if this sounds like you
International entrepreneurs with U.S. operations, foreign-owned LLCs and corporations, and U.S. businesses with subsidiaries, customers, or contractors abroad — a daily reality for South Florida companies.
Talk
A free 30-minute consultation. We learn your situation and tell you straight what would help — and what wouldn't.
Plan
You get a clear scope and a flat monthly price. No hourly meters, no surprise invoices.
Run
We take over the work, keep you informed in plain English, and stay a message away when questions come up.
Cross-Border Accounting FAQs
I'm a foreign owner of a U.S. LLC. What filings do I need?
Most foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120 every year — even with no U.S. tax due. The penalty for missing it starts at $25,000, so this is the first thing we check.
Do you work with my accountant back home?
Yes, and we prefer to. Cross-border work goes best when the U.S. and home-country advisors coordinate directly instead of routing everything through you.
Can you handle multiple currencies in my books?
Yes. We maintain multi-currency books and handle currency translation properly for both management reporting and U.S. tax filings.
Often paired with
Bookkeeping
Accurate monthly books, clean financial statements, and reconciled accounts — so you always know exactly where the business stands.
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Year-round tax planning and end-to-end filing — fewer surprises in April, smaller bills, and full compliance at every level.
Learn more →CFO Advisory
Cash-flow forecasting, margin analysis, and the strategic judgment of a seasoned CFO — at a fraction of a full-time hire.
Learn more →Payroll & Back Office
Reliable payroll runs, contractor payments, and the recurring financial admin that quietly eats your week — handled.
Learn more →Ready to take cross-border accounting off your plate?
Book a free consultation and we'll map out exactly what it would look like for your business.