Paul Maplesden

Freelance Writer

Paul Maplesden is a freelance writer and small business owner based in the U.S. He writes about LLC formation, business compliance, and small business structure — topics he approaches from the perspective of someone who has navigated these decisions firsthand as a business owner.

As a British expat running his own business in the U.S., Paul brings a practical, outsider-turned-insider perspective to topics that can feel overwhelming for first-time entrepreneurs. His writing focuses on making formation and compliance decisions clear and actionable for people who are figuring it out as they go.

Areas of expertise

Paul covers the decisions entrepreneurs face when forming and running a business in the U.S. His articles address LLC formation, annual report requirements, operating agreements, business licenses, and how to choose the right business structure. He also writes about less-covered topics — things like what happens when you don't file on time, whether non-U.S. residents can own an LLC, and how to handle a holding company structure for multiple businesses.

His focus is on the questions real business owners search for when they're trying to figure out what they're required to do — not just the basics, but the edge cases that catch people off guard.