U.S. Market Entry & International Expansion
The legal groundwork for entering the U.S. and new international markets.
Entering a new market is a legal project before it is a commercial one. The entity, the contracts, the tax position and the visas for key people must all work together from the first day.
We guide foreign companies and founders entering the United States, and U.S. businesses expanding into Europe and Central Asia, through every legal step of the move.
What we do
- Market-entry structure: branch, subsidiary or joint venture
- Entity formation and state selection
- Core launch contracts: distribution, supply, services and leases
- Regulatory and licensing review for the new market
- Corporate documents for U.S. banking and payment onboarding
- Immigration strategy for founders and key personnel (E-2, L-1, O-1)
- Expansion into Central Asian and European markets
Who we act for
- Foreign companies opening U.S. operations
- International founders and startups
- Central Asian and Russian-speaking entrepreneurs
- U.S. companies expanding abroad
- Investors establishing new holdings
Industries
A market entry that is legally sound from day one, with structure, contracts and people aligned.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way for a foreign company to enter the U.S. market?
Most foreign companies form a U.S. subsidiary, usually a Delaware or New York LLC or corporation, rather than operating as a branch. The right choice depends on liability, tax, investors and immigration plans for the people who will run the business.
Can a foreign founder own a U.S. company?
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can own U.S. companies. Working in the business is a separate question that requires an appropriate visa, such as E-2, L-1 or O-1.
Do you work with companies from Central Asia?
Yes. We regularly act for businesses from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the wider region, and we work in English, Russian, Kyrgyz, Kazakh, Uzbek and Turkish.
Discuss your matter with us.
Book a 60-minute consultation by video. If you engage the firm, the fee is credited toward your retainer.