{"id":4078,"date":"2026-04-07T17:45:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/?p=4078"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:17:22","slug":"us-franchise-tax-filing-from-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/us-franchise-tax-filing-from-india\/","title":{"rendered":"US Franchise Tax Filing in 15 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>US Franchise Tax Filing from India<\/strong>\u00a0takes just 15 minutes \u2013 and you can charge USD 50\u2013100 per return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-us-franchise-tax\">What is US Franchise Tax?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-file-us-franchise-tax-15-minute-process\">How to File US Franchise Tax (15-Minute Process)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#scope-for-remote-us-tax-work-from-india\">Scope for Remote US Tax Work from India<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#earning-potential-in-us-tax-bookkeeping\">Earning Potential in US Tax &amp; Bookkeeping<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#real-success-stories\">Real Success Stories<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#priyanka-ashok-mandhani\">Priyanka Ashok Mandhani<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#priya-jain-ca-delhi\">Priya Jain (CA, Delhi)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pratik-jain-b-com-graduate\">Pratik Jain (B.Com Graduate)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#do-you-need-a-us-cpa-license\">Do You Need a US CPA License?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-us-tax-work-is-a-great-opportunity\">Why US Tax Work is a Great Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-get-started\">How to Get Started<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This US filing takes only 15 minutes, and you can complete it from India while earning in USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already working on Indian tax filing, you will be surprised to find that you can handle <a href=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/us-ban-offshoring\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/us-ban-offshoring\/\">US<\/a> corporate and tax filing as well very easily, even from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-us-franchise-tax\"><strong>What is US Franchise Tax?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take the example of one such tax \u2013 franchise tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the US, any corporation doing business in a specific state must pay franchise tax to that state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each state has separate franchise tax rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each follows a specific calculation method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Delaware<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum: USD 175<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum cap: USD 200,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Franchise tax is different from state income tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-file-us-franchise-tax-15-minute-process\"><strong>How to File US Franchise Tax (15-Minute Process)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See this video on how to file a franchise tax return for Delaware in just 15 minutes, prepared by Priyanka Sinnarkar (our course anchor for US tax courses).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here is the video<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VAbV0m8Mb28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/VAbV0m8Mb28<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scope-for-remote-us-tax-work-from-india\"><strong>Scope for Remote US Tax Work from India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from franchise tax and state income tax, there are other filings such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Federal income tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State sales tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payroll tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These filings are numerous but not difficult to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"earning-potential-in-us-tax-bookkeeping\"><strong>Earning Potential in US Tax &amp; Bookkeeping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SMEs, startups, professionals, and wealthy individuals pay significantly when hiring US finance professionals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>US Bookkeepers: USD 60\/hour (minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US CPAs: USD 300+\/hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 In comparison, Indian professionals can earn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USD 10\u201315\/hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around USD 2,000\u20133,000\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"real-success-stories\"><strong>Real Success Stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4079\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"priyanka-ashok-mandhani\"><strong>Priyanka Ashok Mandhani<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2020 graduate, based in Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works on LLC incorporation, bylaws drafting, company dissolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clients from Dubai, Canada, Germany, US<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earns USD 1100\/month, total earnings USD 10,000+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4080\" style=\"width:629px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24.png 715w, https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4081\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"priya-jain-ca-delhi\"><strong>Priya Jain (CA, Delhi)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Started freelancing in Nov 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secured 4 long-term US clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works on incorporation, taxation, payroll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earns USD 3000\u20134000\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founder of LedgerLine (US-registered firm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4082\" style=\"width:558px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26.png 616w, https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26-300x289.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/skillarbitra.ge\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4083\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pratik-jain-b-com-graduate\"><strong>Pratik Jain (B.Com Graduate)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Started with bookkeeping &amp; tax filing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned USD 300+ initially<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Later secured a full-time job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filed 51 ITRs + earned \u20b980K extra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now earns \u20b980,000\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Even B.Com students can do this work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-you-need-a-us-cpa-license\"><strong>Do You Need a US CPA License?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to be an enrolled agent or CPA to file franchise tax returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Many professionals in India are already doing this work and earning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USD 50\u2013100 per return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting from USD 10\u201315\/hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-us-tax-work-is-a-great-opportunity\"><strong>Why US Tax Work is a Great Opportunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100% work can be done online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher pay compared to Indian work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong demand due to heavy compliance in the US<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US CPAs often outsource work to India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get freelance gigs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with international clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join a KPO firm with better pay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-started\"><strong>How to Get Started<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 20\u201330 similar high-income skills you can learn to enter this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>US corporate and tax filing work is much easier than you think once you learn the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US Franchise Tax Filing from India\u00a0takes just 15 minutes \u2013 and you can charge USD 50\u2013100 per return. 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