Practical guides that give Asian entrepreneurs clear direction for building a business in America.
The Guides Library
Five foundational guides for the challenges every founder faces in America: compliance, banking, tax, immigration and building trust. Read them in order for clear direction from day one.
1. Forming Your US Company
Choosing an LLC or corporation, state filing, EIN, licenses and the latest on BOI reporting.
2. Opening a US Business Bank Account
What banks ask foreign and immigrant founders for, and how to prepare.
3. Form 5472, EIN and ITIN
The tax filing foreign-owned US companies most often miss, and how to avoid the $25,000 penalty.
4. Visa Options for Entrepreneurs
E-2, L-1, O-1, EB-5 and H-1B basics, plus questions for your attorney.
5. US Business Culture and Building Trust
Communication, networking, local trust and contract basics.
More Resources
How to Finance Your Small Business in the US
Credit, SBA loans, microloans, community lenders, investors and free help.
Practical AI Tools for Small Businesses
Everyday AI for writing, translation, marketing, bookkeeping and more.
How We Keep These Current
Rules change, so our guides do too. We review every guide monthly against official sources such as the IRS, SBA, USCIS, the State Department and FinCEN. Each guide shows a “Last reviewed” date, and when a rule, fee or amount changes, we update the guide and the date.
Coming next: case studies and industry notes, plus guides on hiring your first US employee and marketing to American customers.
Trusted Official Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.gov): loans, licensing guides and Lender Match
- SCORE: free mentoring from experienced business people
- America’s SBDC: find your local Small Business Development Center
- IRS.gov: EINs and small business tax information
- USCIS.gov: official immigration information
- Travel.State.gov: US visas and treaty country lists
- FinCEN.gov: beneficial ownership reporting updates
Start Here
New to the US market? Follow our 10-step roadmap to starting a business in America, or find quick answers in our FAQ.
Our resources are general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Always confirm with official sources or a licensed professional.
