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Establish an US entity
In order to establish a US entity, you can use the 10 steps laid out below as a guide:
Setting up in America
- Legal Setup: Decide on the corporate structure, contractual terms, and employment matters
- Investment Requirements: If seeking investment ensure documentation and materials are US focused
- Establish a US Bank Account: Often done by a US lawyer, it can be a lengthy and complex procedure
- Back Office Support: Accounting, payroll and employee tax withholding, HR and employee benefits, etc
- Tax Structure and Compliance: Utilise a CPA or Tax Accountant to ensure you are setup in a compliant manner both in the US and home country regarding your tax structures
- Insurance: You will need certain types of insurance for US operations and risk mitigation
- Incentives: US states offer various investment incentives, as do many local government units
- Location & Office: Research and identify the optimal US location along with your office requirements
- Immigration: Your US visa requirements should be part of the planning process in structuring your US operation
- Recruitment: Find, train and attract the right talent for your
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