Expanding Your Business to the United States
Why Expand to the United States?
U.S. consumers prefer buying from a U.S.-based company
Ease of doing business as a U.S. enterprise
More easily enforce contracts with other U.S. entities.
Increased access to U.S. capital markets
Why POSI for U.S. Market Entry
One Stop Support
Continuous Support
20 years of Experiences
How We Help with Your U.S. Market Entry
Consultation on accounting, taxation
Establishment of a company
Visa Consultation and Processing
Open a bank account
Establishment of accounting system
Office Search and Lease Agreement
Business registration with local government
Property Insurance Quotes and Contracts
Labor and Human Resources Consultation
Recruitment and Hiring
Health insurance quotes and contracts
Payroll and personnel affairs
Setting up your company in the U.S.
Choice of legal form
There are many types of US entities. POSI can help you choose the right type of entity.
- Corporation
- Limited liability company
- Partnership
- Joint venture
- Branch
- Sole proprietorship
Form a corporation (Example in California)
Here’s everything you need to know to incorporate in the U.S. POSI will provide you with everything you need all of the following based on your requests and answers to our questions.
- Choose a Corporate Name
- File Articles of Incorporation
- Appoint a Registered Agent
- Prepare Corporate Bylaws
- Appoint Directors and Hold First
- Board Meeting
- Issue Stock
- File a Statement of Information
- Register with the IRS and Obtain
- Federal Employer Identification Number
- Register your corporation at the local level
Open a bank account
U.S. bank requirements are generally strict and can vary widely for corporations with foreign shareholders. You may be required to show up in person at the bank branch to provide a “wet signature.” Some banks require all the officers and directors to be present. Others require a physical address. Ask about their requirements before you begin the process of opening your accounts.Contacting U.S. subsidiary banks of Japanese banks sometimes makes the process a little easier.
POSI will help you to select appropriate banks for your business and assist you for opening your bank account.
Rent a space or set up a U.S. virtual office
Hire your employees and/or independent contractors
Register your business at the local level
You might also need to register your business at the local level. For example, anyone engaged in business within the City of Los Angeles is required to obtain a Tax Registration Certificate (TRC) and pay
the required business tax. Find out about similar local government requirements in all jurisdictions where you have a physical presence. Some local jurisdictions collect payroll taxes.
Select an accountant and set up an accounting system
Set up your federal and state payroll tax account
Obtain workers’ compensation insurance
Choose a health benefits provider
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