How to Open a Business in the US


Consulting for Foreigners Abroad

If you plan to have your own business in the US, please contact Dominium Consulting. We will accompany you throughout the process of opening, registering and licensing your company. We will do a research of the desired name and register your business with the State and the Federal Government. We will also handle the drafting of social contracts (which define the type of company, the commercial activity, description of the partners, division of quotas and closing of the initial share capital). We also help you navigate your responsibilities such as income tax returns. Our main purpose is to assure that this investment will reach your goals and deliver great results. We specialize in Business Start-up in the US.

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You do not have to be in the United States. It is faster and cheaper than in Brazil and many other countries, even though the currency is in dollars. The process of opening takes place online and is completely safe. We incorporate your business following all the requirements of the American legal system.

There are no restrictions to owning a corporation (CORP) or limited liability company (LLC) formed on American soil. It does not have to be American, nor does it need to have a visa and the procedure for a foreign citizen is the same as for a resident, regardless of immigration status or visa category.

Each state has its own regulations, requirements and, also, it will depend on the plan of action we choose. In order for you to get a more precise quote, it is necessary to attend a meeting with us. So, let us know what your situation is and the best way to proceed. Schedule your meeting.

No. We offer Registered Agent services together with the state secretary which is the only requirement related to the physical address. This service allows you to incorporate (CORP) or form an LLC in the US. However, to open a bank account or to obtain an EIN (Tax ID), you will need a US mailing address. For that we rely on using a Virtual Office.

It is not mandatory to hire employees in order to have your business in the United States . However, taking into account that you are a foreigner, it is recommended that you open your business through the EB5 visa. This visa is a project that was created in 1990 with the goal of stimulating the US economy by investing foreign capital and generating jobs.

Entrepreneurs (their consorts and unmarried children under the age of 21) can apply for a Green Card if they make the necessary investment in a commercial enterprise within the country and preserve 10 full-time permanent jobs.

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Guide to Opening a Business in the US

Advantages of Opening a Business in the US:

  • Protection of personal assets
  • Tax benefits of flexibility and incorporation
  • Improved credibility
  • Brand protection
  • Perpetual existence
  • Deductible expenses

Trademark and Patent Registration – Opening a Business in the US

The first step to opening a business in the United States is to register your brand, that way you can avoid your project being rejected because other businesses are already operating using the same registered name.

With the help of Dominium Consulting you can choose between registering a new business or even incorporating an existing business within the US. We are here to quiet any doubts you may have and assist you throughout the entire process, whether you are creating a new business or incorporating an existing one.

  • Categories of products and services with which the brand will work;
  • Date of first use of the trade mark;
  • Design components referring to the trademark to be registered;

 

We recommend that the registration of trademarks and patents be accompanied by a professional in the United States to avoid the registration of a company similar to others previously registered which could create confusion for your customers or bring about the possibility of a future legal dispute when actualizing of your trademark .

Work/Stay visa in the United States

Opening a business in the United States does not guarantee a stay and work visa, but Dominium Consulting has prepared some tips for solving the Green Card issue as well. We have worked closely with law firms specializing in immigration processes and we will be at your side the entire way. Learn more about CHAT how to stay longer in the US.

Amount of Time Needed to Open a Business

The processing time to incorporate a business varies from state to state and changes constantly depending on the workload in the secretary of state department. In general, you can expect a wait time of up to 30 days before we can obtain the EIN (CNPJ). The reason for the additional delay is that the procedure to obtain it, when the owners are not US citizens, must be referred to a special IRS unit. The process only starts after the documents have been approved by the state. Get an estimate of how long it will take to incorporate your business below:

Corporate legal structures in the United States

No matter what structure you choose for your business, Dominium Consulting can help you incorporate or form an LLC online

Limited Liability Company (LLC)
C Corporation – C Corporation
S Corporation – S Corporation
Nonprofit Corporation – Nonprofit Corporation
Professional Corporation – Professional Corporation
Series LLC – Series LLC
Limited Partnership – Limited Partnership

Ready to Form Your Business? Click here!

Working upon starting a Corporation or LLC

A foreign national may be an employee and/or corporate director, but cannot work in the United States or receive a direct salary unless s/he has a work permit (either a Green Card or a special visa). Some work permits allow a foreign citizen to work only for a sponsoring employer. You can own a business, but unless you have a work visa, you are not allowed to work for your company in the US (You can work for your company in your home country). Clarify your doubts by contacting us and we will accompany you, along with our partners, throughout the immigration processes.

Here’s how a virtual office works

It’s very simple. First, you choose the location of your office and decide whether your office will be in Miami or Orlando. Choose whether you will have a phone number that forwards the calls directly to your number, or if you will have a secretary at your disposal to answer your calls in the US. We can forward your calls to the number you desire, even your personal phone number, and we provide a multilingual answering service (Portuguese, Spanish, English).

Additionally, you can forward your physical mail to this address where your correspondence will be handled in total security by a person who will open, scan and send it to you via email. For security reasons, anything received that does not need to be stored, such as legal correspondence, will be destroyed after we send it to you digitally.

Guide to Opening a Business in the US

Documents to incorporate your business in the US

You do not need any documents other than the copy of your passport and complete our online form. We will take care of everything, you will only have to sign and return a form that will allow us to obtain a Tax ID (CNPJ) for your US business. In this case, we will prepare and provide the return form and instructions (mail, pdf, fax or electronic).

Amount of Time Needed to Open a Business

The processing time to incorporate a business varies from state to state and changes constantly depending on the workload in the secretary of state department. In general, you can expect a wait time of up to 30 days before we can obtain the EIN (CNPJ). The reason for the additional delay is that the procedure to obtain it, when the owners are not US citizens, must be referred to a special IRS unit. The process only starts after the documents have been approved by the state. Get an estimate of how long it will take to incorporate your business below:

Work/Stay visa in the United States

Opening a business in the United States does not guarantee a stay and work visa, but Dominium Consulting has prepared some tips for solving the Green Card issue as well. We have worked closely with law firms specializing in immigration processes and we will be at your side the entire way. Learn more about CHAT how to stay longer in the US.

Working upon starting a Corporation or LLC

A foreign national may be an employee and/or corporate director, but cannot work in the United States or receive a direct salary unless s/he has a work permit (either a Green Card or a special visa). Some work permits allow a foreign citizen to work only for a sponsoring employer. You can own a business, but unless you have a work visa, you are not allowed to work for your company in the US (You can work for your company in your home country). Clarify your doubts by contacting us and we will accompany you, along with our partners, throughout the immigration processes.

Advantages of Opening a Business in the US:

  • Protection of personal assets
  • Tax benefits of flexibility and incorporation
  • Improved credibility
  • Brand protection
  • Perpetual existence
  • Deductible expenses

Corporate legal structures in the United States

No matter what structure you choose for your business, Dominium Consulting can help you incorporate or form an LLC online

Limited Liability Company (LLC)
C Corporation – C Corporation
S Corporation – S Corporation
Nonprofit Corporation – Nonprofit Corporation
Professional Corporation – Professional Corporation
Series LLC – Series LLC
Limited Partnership – Limited Partnership

Ready to Form Your Business? Click here!

More than just trained professionals, the Dominium Consulting Services team is made up of people that you can truly count on. We are ready to give you the support you need and help you achieve your life goals. We offer various accounting, strategy, marketing and investment services. Our main clients are Brazilians and other foreigners who live in the US and are in the process of immigration or even live in their home country but have business and investments abroad. Besides Brazil, our customers are spread out all over the world, mainly in Europe, Dubai and China.

Dominium Consulting Services is a business start-up consulting firm in the United States. We offer varied accounting, strategy, marketing and investment services. Our main clients are foreigners living in the United States.

  • Certified Professionals
  • Experienced Executives
  • Online Consulting
  • Offices in Miami and Orlando
  • Opening a Bank Account
  • Power of Attorney

We are qualified to perform all consulting duties and provisions of services for business start-up and management in the US. We offer support for foreigners from other countries as well as American citizens. We have customers all over the world, counting more than 10,000 satisfied customers.

- Dominium Consulting Services

Since 2013, we have specialized in opening up companies in the United States as well as business consulting and management for foreigners. Starting a business is a big step. The credibility and trust of our clients is what motivates us. More than 35% of our clients being new clients, showing that we have a solid base of active customers who recognize and appreciate our work. We ALWAYS do RIGHT by you!

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