As a foreigner, the first thing you need to start the process to open a company in the USA will be a VISA, there are more than 30 temporary and permanent visas, of which 3 of them are the most recommended for those who want to start a business in the United States :

Visa E-2:

for people who can demonstrate how they will run a successful business in the country or want to buy an already formed company.

Visa E-1:

for importers and exporters from countries with which there is currently an international trade agreement. Exclusive for citizens belonging to nations with which there is an international trade agreement and wish to move to the United States to manage their businesses.

Visa L-1:

for business owners abroad who want to expand in the United States. It is issued for at least one year, meeting certain requirements about the company that is already owned in the country of origin, such as income, bank accounts, among others.

Once you have the VISA you will be able to establish the structure and location of your company. Normally, most foreigners opt for C corporations or a limited liability company (LLC).

• C corporations can expand by giving unlimited shares, profits (will pay double tax) are taxed twice at the corporate level and at the level of dividends distributed to shareholders.
• On the other hand, LLCs can be constituted by a single partner and enjoy tax advantages such as the imposition of a single tax at the individual level.

Once the identity is defined, we will choose the state where to establish the company.

For residents outside the USA who wish to start a business in the USA , they must opt for the services of an Authorized Fiscal Agent who will receive any type of legal and fiscal document in the name of the company to be opened.

Keeping in mind what was mentioned before, we will proceed to register our company with the corresponding forms and requirements according to the state that has been chosen. Some basic requirements are as follows:

• Name of the company
• Commercial address
• Select a person who will be in charge of receiving the legal documents for
  the company. At this point, a company with a physical address in the
  United States can serve as an agent.
• Fill out a certificate of incorporation to the Department of State or to the
  Division of Corporations of the respective State with all the data of the
  company, its shareholders and members.

When registration is complete, it’s time to GET an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This requirement is essential to be able to hire employees in the United States, open a bank account, be able to pay taxes and/or be able to obtain a business license. The EIN can be applied for in a variety of ways, including online from the IRS website. Contact us for more information on opening a business abroad.

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