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International Advisory · United States

Navigate US Business Opportunities with Financial Clarity.

Market-entry planning, structure considerations, accounting and federal and state tax coordination for businesses entering or operating in the United States.

United States

Market overview

The United States offers scale and opportunity, but its business environment is complex. Rules on company formation, taxation and reporting vary not only at federal level but also from state to state.

Our US advisory focus helps international businesses plan their entry into the US market and supports companies already operating there with accounting, forecasting and financial management. We coordinate with appropriately licensed US professionals where required.

Service Areas

Proposed service areas in the United States

Scope is agreed for each engagement and subject to jurisdiction-specific requirements.

  • US company formation planning
  • LLC and corporation structure considerations
  • Federal and state tax compliance coordination
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Financial forecasting
  • Outsourced CFO
  • US market-entry planning
  • International expansion advisory

Key Considerations

Planning points for the United States

01

State-by-state differences

Formation, tax and reporting requirements vary by state, so the choice of state matters.

02

Entity structure

LLCs, corporations and other structures carry different ownership, tax and reporting implications.

03

Federal and state tax

Businesses may have obligations at federal, state and local level, depending on their activity and presence.

Important information

Licensed CPA services, registered-agent services and tax representation in the United States must be provided by appropriately licensed parties, and applicable requirements vary by state. H3 Global Advisory coordinates with licensed US professionals where these services are required.

FAQs

United States FAQs

Should we form an LLC or a corporation?

Each structure has different implications for ownership, tax treatment, funding and reporting. The right choice depends on your plans and should be confirmed with licensed US legal and tax advisers. We can help model the financial implications of each option.

Which state should we form our company in?

The decision depends on where you will operate, your investors’ expectations and the costs and requirements of each state. We can help compare options as part of a market-entry assessment.

Can you prepare US tax returns?

We coordinate federal and state tax compliance and prepare supporting information. Preparation and filing that requires licensed professionals is carried out by appropriately licensed US practitioners.

Do you support US companies already trading?

Yes. We provide accounting, forecasting, outsourced CFO support and management reporting for businesses already operating in the US.

Discuss your plans for the United States.

Tell us about your business and what you are looking to achieve in the market, and we will explore the appropriate next steps.