Tech-Driven. Human-Led.

Full-Stack Accounting Built for Non-U.S. Founders

Bookkeeping, tax, payroll and fractional CFO services for non-U.S. founders running a U.S. startup from abroad.

🏆 Xero Awards Winner: U.S. Accounting Firm of the Year 2025

Tech-Driven. Human-Led
Xero Awards 2025
Extension of your team

Non-U.S. Founders,
Welcome Home in the USA

Powering growth for 1,000+ non-U.S. tech founders from 30+ countries – from start to exit.

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Trusted by Founders, Validated by Industry.

Your Generic Accountant Wasn't Built for This.

Every accountant says they can help. 
This is what actually happens when non-U.S. founders trust the wrong firm.

Your Local Accountant

Working with what they know best – local accounting.

Your Local Accountant
Result: $15K IRS penalty

Generic US Startup Accountants

Built for U.S. founders, not you.
Generic US Startups Accountants
Result: Compliance risk, extra costs

DIY Platforms & Software

One-size-fits-all automation.

DIY Platforms & Software
Result: $60K missed tax credits

Finally, a U.S. Accounting Firm
for Non-U.S. Tech Founders and Their Global Operations

Problems you don’t know exist? Prevent them before they become funding and exit problems. CFO-level insights without equity dilution.

1,000+ founders have taken this exact journey.

 

What Happens When You Work With Specialists Who Only Serve Non-U.S. Founders

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Operate Cross-Border Without Friction

Pay your European developers. Invoice through your UK entity.
Manage your Toronto office. All without compliance anxiety or transfer pricing headaches.

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Extend Your Runway

Smart entity structuring. R&D credits you didn’t know existed.
Tax optimization that keeps 20-30% more cash in your business.

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Exit-Ready at All Times

Clean books. Clear reporting. Consolidated multi-entity statements. Look as professional as your U.S. competitors from day one.

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Never Miss Another Compliance Deadline

We know every form, every deadline, every requirement for non-U.S. founders. Form 5472, FBAR, state registrations – handled before they become penalties.

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Strategic CFO Insights at a Fraction of the Cost

Model scenarios before critical hires. Understand your true burn rate. Get answers to complex questions in hours, not days.

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Focus 100% on Product and Growth

While we handle everything from Asia to Europe, you ship features and close deals. Stop being your own accountant.

Your Tech Stack Is Our Native Language

Unlike traditional firms, we integrate directly with the tools international founders actually use.

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Whether You're Incorporating From Europe or Raising Series A From Singapore, Tukel Works for Founders Like You

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First U.S. Investors​

“YC wants our financials but our books are split between three entities. How do I consolidate everything in 48 hours?”

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Scaling Global Teams​

“We’re paying developers in 5 countries through different entities. Is this compliant? Are we missing tax benefits?”

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Preparing for Due Diligence

“We’re raising Series A but just discovered we’ve been filing Form 5472 wrong. Can this kill our round?”

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FDAP and Withholding Confusion

“We need to pay dividends to our European investors but our accountant doesn’t understand FDAP withholding. We’re stuck for 3 weeks now.”

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Foreign Tax Credit Optimization

“I’m paying taxes in both Europe and the U.S. on the same income. My accountant says ‘that’s just how it works.’ That can’t be right?”

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Contractor vs Employee Classification

“We’ve been paying our Eastern European team as contractors for 2 years. Our new investor says this could trigger massive penalties. Is this true?”

Get to Know Tukel

The only U.S. accounting firm built exclusively for non-U.S. tech founders.

We’re built exclusively for non-U.S. founders running US tech startups from abroad. It’s the only kind of client we take, and what we know inside out.

From your first product to your fiftieth hire, bootstrapped or VC-backed, we work with foreign-owned tech startups at every stage. Whatever stage you’re at, we tailor our services to fit you.

From seed to exit, one U.S. team for everything you need:

  • Company formation and dissolution
  • Bookkeeping with built-in compliance and controllership*
  • Corporate tax, tax planning, and double-tax treaties
  • Fractional CFO and investor readiness
  • HR and U.S. payroll

 

We work with your legal counsel, investor and local accountant.

Think of us as an extension of your team – built to keep you compliant and help you make smarter decisions as you grow in the U.S.

*Most bookkeepers skip this. We don’t.

 

We work exclusively with non-U.S. founders running U.S. tech startups. That focus is what sets us apart. We know your structure, your cross-border edge cases, and the filings most firms have never seen.

We’re a boutique, tech-enabled team that stays close from seed to exit – not a vendor that closes your books and disappears.

As a one-stop-shop for that you need, we partner with your legal counsel (or find you one), local accountants, investors to get your problems fixed and make you ready for the next funding round, flip-up or exit.

The proof:

Your fee is based on three things: the scale of your business, the complexity of your structure (number of entities, bank accounts, equity arrangements), and the services you need.

We’ll give you a clear proposal after your discovery call.

Yes.

As your business grows – new entities, more headcount, deeper advisory needs – we shape your services and pricing to match.

No long-term lock-ins. You pay for what you need, when you need it. And as you scale, so do we.

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Complex Cross- Border Questions Can't Be Solved by Google, AI, or Generic Accountants.

We’ve helped 1,000+ non-U.S. tech founders navigate everything from double tax treaties to U.S. expansion.

How It Works

Discover What Happens When Your Accountant Actually Gets It

Immediate Clarity

Your burning questions answered on discovery call. Digital proposal with transparent pricing arrives same day. Every compliance issue identified with clear fix timeline.

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Rapid Migration

Simple checklist. Read-only access granted. Critical issues fixed in 14 days. Immediate risks and tax savings identified.

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Ongoing Partnership

Your dedicated accountant and CFO advisor handle everything U.S.-related.

  • First 90 days: Full setup and audit.
  • Ongoing: Invisible excellence while you build.
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Common Questions We Hear From Non-U.S. Founders

Do I need to be a U.S. resident to start a company in the U.S.?

No. You can incorporate and operate a U.S. company from anywhere in the world. You don’t need to be a US resident, and you don’t need a US visa. What you do need is the right entity structure, a compliant U.S. address, proper banking, and an accountant who understands how to manage cross-border operations. Most of our clients run their U.S. companies from outside the United States.

You’re not expected to – most founders don’t. Our job is to make sure you stay compliant while you focus on building your product.

As early as possible. The most expensive mistakes happen in the first year: wrong entity structure, missed tax elections, contractor misclassification, state compliance triggers. By the time most founders realize they need a specialist, they’ve already accumulated problems that cost real money to fix. If you have a U.S. entity or you’re planning to form one, the right time is now.

Yes. Your home country accountant handles your local obligations, but U.S. tax compliance is a completely separate system with its own rules, deadlines, and penalties. A Romanian or German CPA isn’t equipped to handle U.S. federal and state filings, contractor classification rules, or cross-border transfer pricing. You need someone who understands both sides. That’s what we do.

Less painful than you’d think. After signing, you receive a step-by-step checklist through our secure portal within two business days. You give us read-only access to your systems, and we do all the heavy lifting on the back end. Within two weeks, we hold an onboarding call to walk you through how we work together. The first 90 days involve a few more questions from us as we learn your business. After that, it runs smoothly in the background while you focus on building.
No. Your financial data belongs to you, not your accountant. We’ll request the records we need as part of the onboarding checklist, and since we work with tech startups almost exclusively, we’re already familiar with the tools you use. About 80% of the vendors and platforms our clients work with are ones we already know. The transition is straightforward.

We coordinate the transition with your previous accountant. Any filings already in progress can be completed by them, or we can take them over depending on timing. Either way, nothing falls through the cracks. We’ll map out exactly what’s been done and what still needs to happen during your onboarding so there are no surprises come filing season.

We work on fixed monthly fees, so you always know what you’re paying. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Your fee is based on three things: the scale of your business, the complexity of your structure (number of entities, bank accounts, equity arrangements), and the services you need. Most clients start with bookkeeping and payroll, and many add advisory services as they grow. We’ll give you a clear proposal after your discovery call.