You should consult with a tax attorney, and maybe an immigration attorney. Working without authorization on an F1 visa seems like asking for a lot of trouble, e

You should consult with a tax attorney, and maybe an immigration attorney. Working without authorization on an F1 visa seems like asking for a lot of trouble, especially in the current political climate. I don't think it comes down to "structuring founder compensation compliantly," if you can't legally work in the USA with your visa then any compensation, and attempts to make it look "compliant," will just count against you if caught.