US Market Entry Consultants

U.S. Market Entry Consultants

Many companies from around the world want to have a presence in the U.S. market. After all, the United States has the largest economy in the world. The population has a large middle class and is very ethnically diverse. Whether your business is online or brick-and-mortar, the U.S. is a great place to expand your existing operation. Learn more about US market entry consulting services here.

American’s love doing business on the internet including business to business, business to consumer and consumer to consumer. Conducting business off line also offers great opportunities. Establishing a local presence within the United States can make it possible for companies to expand their client base, strengthen their market share, establish international credibility and increase sales.

The process of US market entry can be difficult for companies miles (or kilometers) away. Many challenges must be overcome regarding the differences in culture, language, currency, distance, measuring units, regulations, taxes, etc. A strategic market entry plan must be methodically implemented and include a great deal of research, financial projections, comparative analysis and an understanding of the inherent needs of the American people.

Benefits of Doing Business in the United States

The U.S. market is at the top of the list for many international companies with global expansion plans, mainly because of the strong economy and stable government. The U.S. economy has had its ups and downs just like any market but what makes the U.S. different is that some states have larger economies than some countries. This makes having a U.S. branch or subsidiary a very favorable component to any multinational operation.

U.S. Business Market Entry Consulting Services

It’s important to create a checklist of matters that need to be addressed when growing your business internationally. What may have worked in your country may not work in others.  We’re experts in helping clients navigate their way through this process.  There are many issues that must be considered.  However, our focus must also be on alerting you to areas of concern that you may not have originally anticipated.  While there may be some commonalities in running your business within the United States, the differences could take a major toll on your expansion process if not dealt with properly. Our agency, provides a variety of consulting services, which International clients can take advantage off such as marketing consulting services to help gain the necessary momentum in the US for customer acquisition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The advantage of enlisting the assistance of a consultant to guide you in expanding your business into the United States is to harness the vast experience and knowledge of professionals who have already accomplished task that you’re about to embark upon. In our previous business dealings, we have already encountered many of the same challenges and have made many of the same mistakes that you’re probably about to make and can prevent you from making them, saving you both time and money. Understanding what works and what doesn’t work ahead of time will afford you a great advantage.

Although the U.S doesn’t have an official language, the vast majority of the population speaks English with Spanish being the next most common language spoken among people.

A nonresident alien can own a C Corporation or an LLC but not an S Corp. A U.S. address for the business or registered agent address is required.

Register an LLC (with a registered agent) or C Corporation, find a physical address, apply for an EIN, open a bank account, choose a payment processor and establish a bookkeeping system.

Most nonresidents choose to set up their U.S. business as a Limited Liability Company instead of a C Corporation because C Corps are subject to double taxation on dividends.

The United States has a strong banking system. Some U.S. financial institutions offer small business loans. In rare cases, private investors may be willing to offer venture capital. The federal government and many individual states also offer incentives for foreign companies to establish a presence within certain regions.

Establishing a relationship with a distributor in the U.S. is one way to bring your products to market. Independent sales representatives within the U.S. typically have preexisting relationships with various distribution channels.

The State of Delaware offers specific advantages, particularly for limited liability companies in terms of protection, taxes, costs and other various factors that make a Delaware LLC the most popular among foreign companies interested in establishing a local U.S. presence.

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