Guides
Foundational guides for entrepreneurs building in the US, reviewed monthly.
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Guide: US Visa Options for Entrepreneurs and Investors (E-2, L-1, O-1, EB-5, H-1B)
An overview of the main US visa paths for entrepreneurs and investors, current EB-5 amounts, and questions to ask an… Read More
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Guide: IRS Form 5472, EIN and ITIN for Foreign-Owned US Companies
EIN vs ITIN, who must file Form 5472, the pro forma Form 1120 for foreign-owned single-member LLCs, and the $25,000… Read More
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Guide: Opening a US Business Bank Account as a Foreign or Immigrant Founder
What US banks ask foreign and immigrant founders for, whether you need to visit in person, deposit insurance and building… Read More
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Guide: Forming Your US Company (Entity Formation, Registrations and BOI)
A step-by-step overview of registering a business in the US: choosing an entity, state formation, EIN, licenses and permits, taxes,… Read More
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Guide: US Business Culture, Building Local Trust and Contract Basics
Practical tips on American business culture for Asian entrepreneurs: communication style, meetings, networking, contracts, follow-up and building trust in the… Read More
