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How to file

How to file Form 5472 (foreign-owned US LLC)

Last reviewed: April 2026 · IRS sources verified at review date.

01

Confirm the filing profile

IRS instructions describe when a 25%-foreign-owned disregarded entity must file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120.

02

Gather records

Related-party contributions, distributions, loans, and payments for the tax year.

03

Use software to organize drafts

Fylit maps your inputs into compliance drafts, you remain responsible for accuracy and filing.

04

Review with a CPA

Have a licensed professional confirm classifications before you sign or submit.

05

File by the deadline

Follow current IRS instructions for submission method and address.

Form 5472 instructions, who must file, how to assemble the return, and where to file. IRS Source ↗

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