U.S. Market Entry & International Expansion
The legal groundwork for entering the United States and new international markets.
Entering a new market is a legal project before it is a commercial one. The entity, the contracts, the regulatory position and the visas for key people must work together from the first day of operations.
We guide foreign companies and founders establishing a presence in the United States, and U.S. businesses expanding into Europe and Central Asia, through each legal step of the move.
How we help
- Choosing the entry structure: subsidiary, branch or joint venture
- Entity formation and choice of state
- Launch contracts: distribution, supply, services and leases
- Regulatory and licensing review
- Corporate documents for U.S. banking and payment providers
- Immigration routes for founders and key staff (see Business Immigration)
Who we act for
- Foreign companies opening U.S. operations
- International founders
- Entrepreneurs from Central Asia and Russian-speaking markets
- U.S. companies expanding abroad
Sectors
Questions clients ask
What is the usual way for a foreign company to enter the U.S.?
Most form a U.S. subsidiary, often a Delaware or New York corporation or LLC, rather than operating as a branch. The right choice depends on liability, tax, investors and the immigration plans of the people who will run it.
Can a non-U.S. citizen own a U.S. company?
Yes. Ownership has no citizenship requirement. Working in the business is a separate question that requires an appropriate visa.
Do you work in languages other than English?
Yes. We advise in English, Russian, Kyrgyz, Kazakh, Uzbek and Turkish.
Discuss your matter with us.
Book a 60-minute consultation by video. If you engage the firm, the fee is credited toward your retainer.