Overseas companies seeking to expand globally often face extra challenges establishing operations in the US market.
- Limitations in options for non-US citizens regarding choice of entity for the startup company
- Special requirements for foreign business owners in obtaining the startup’s federal tax ID number (EIN)
- Protection of the overseas parent company from legal liability in the US
- Avoidance of double taxation
- Compliance with US advertising law for special marketing claims (eg, "Made in America")