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Startup Founders Series – Starting operations from abroad

Foreign entrepreneurs and startup founders can set up their company from abroad, however, there are a few pitfalls to avoid when starting to operate and manage a business from abroad, without a US visa status providing work authorization.

Khadija DerrickApril 20, 2022

Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up

Where Should I Incorporate?

I am often asked the question of where an entity should incorporate. Many ask about Delaware. Wyoming or Nevada are also options people raise.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2021

Business & Corporate Contracts H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I Start My Own Business on an H-1B Visa?

Generally, you can only work for the one employer that sponsored you for an H-1B visa, in a role that was described in the H-1b petition.

Khadija DerrickApril 30, 2021

Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up Questions & Answers

What is Due Diligence? Why is Due Diligence Necessary? I am Buying a Business, How do I Perform Due Diligence?

What is Due Diligence? When you are buying a business you are contracting with a third party to buy either 1) the shares associated with the business; or 2) the assets of the business. In both cases, the buyer will…

IanScottMarch 21, 2017

Business & Corporate Contracts E-2 Visa Immigration Investor Visas

Is my Purchase Sale Agreement E-2 Compliant?

Many of our E-2 clients choose to purchase an established business as their E-2 investment. The purchase of an established business comes with significant benefits, such as an established revenue base and book of business, and the business does not…

IanScottJanuary 3, 2017

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What is a Registered Agent and Do I Need One to Form a Company?

Starting a business brings up many questions; some fundamental questions include what type of business entity to choose, where you want to start your business and how to go about incorporating or registering your business. Every state has its own…

IanScottDecember 7, 2016

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Business & Corporate Contracts Immigration Investor Visas

Is there a new visa for start-ups? What is the proposed new visa for entrepreneurs? – A look at the new rule for parole for international entrepreneurs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to allow international entrepreneurs to have temporary permission to be in the United States in order to start and develop their businesses. This is only a proposed rule and has…

IanScottSeptember 2, 2016

Business & Corporate Contracts Español

El Arte De Networking – La Creación De Redes De Contactos – Para Generar Negocio

Cuando comienzas a trabajar en un buffet de abogados grande o en otra compañía, probablemente no tiene que preocuparse por generar negocio. Sin embargo, siendo un buffet de abogados nuevo o dueño de negocio, es importante crear redes de contactos…

IanScottMarch 10, 2016

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Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up

What is the LLC Publication Requirement and How Does it Impact my New Business?

What is the LLC Publication requirement? Limited Liability Companies formed in New York must publish notice of the company’s formation in two publications (one daily and one weekly) for six consecutive weeks. The notices must be posted within 120 days…

IanScottMarch 4, 2016

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Considering Buying a Business in the United States? What are the Key Documents Associated with the Purchase of a Business?

What are the Key Documents Associated with the Purchase of a Business? The purchase and sale of a business can be conducted by either a purchase of assets or by buying the stock or membership units of the target business. …

IanScottFebruary 18, 2016

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Considering Buying a Business in the United States? Should you Buy Assets of a Company or Buy the Stock?

Should you Buy Assets of a Company or Buy the Stock? Two of the principal ways of acquiring a business include purchasing of a target company’s assets and purchase of the stock or membership units of the target company. The…

IanScottFebruary 18, 2016

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Considering Buying a Business in the United States? What are the Key Elements of a Purchase Sale Agreement for a Business?

What are the Key Elements of a Purchase Sale Agreement for a Business? A Purchase Sale Agreement is the legal document that specifies all of the terms and conditions associated with the purchase and sale of a company or the…

IanScottFebruary 16, 2016

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Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up

Considering Buying a Business in the United States? What are the Key Provisions in an Operating Agreement?

What are the Key Provisions in an Operating Agreement? A limited liability company is a business entity structure that limits your liability to the assets invested in the company. As such, if the business is ever sued, the owner or…

IanScottFebruary 16, 2016

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Considering Buying a Business in the United States? Key Considerations of Buying a Business

Key Considerations of Buying a Business Buying an existing business can eliminate some of the risks associated with starting a business from scratch. This is especially the case if the existing business has a good track record and/or an established…

IanScottFebruary 15, 2016

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Business & Corporate Contracts E-2 Visa Español Foreign Language Articles Immigration Investor Visas

¿Cómo Abrir una Cuenta Bancaria en los E.E.U.U. Cuando Está Aplicando Para una Visa E-2?

Una visa E-2 es una excelente opción de visa de inversores para un individuo o compañía que quiere empezar un negocio en los E.E.U.U. La visa E-2 está disponible para los nacionales de ciertos países dentro del Tratado (alrededor de…

IanScottJanuary 8, 2016

Business & Corporate Contracts Español

Deuda Convertible Como Herramienta de Financiación – ¿Amigo o Enemigo? Ventajas y Desventajas de Usar Deuda Convertible para Recaudar Capital Desde la Perspectiva del Fundador

Cuando empieza un negocio y quiere atraer su primera ronda de financiación, la Deuda Convertible es un producto que se le es ofrecido a Inversores. Mientras algunos consideran la Deuda Convertible una gran alternativa para vender equidad, otros son grandes…

IanScottDecember 10, 2015

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Is Surrogacy Legal in New York? – Can Parties Enter in to a Surrogacy Contract?

Many potential clients that live in New York come to us and ask the question of, “Is Surrogacy legal in New York?” Like most things, the answer is that it depends. First and foremost if your surrogate does not live…

IanScottJanuary 8, 2015

Business & Corporate Contracts Questions & Answers

A List of Things That Every Business Owner Should Do At the End of 2014

As a business owner, all year you have likely been running around acting as manager, capital raiser, developer, business generator, marketer, human resource manager and administrative assistant. Given the numerous roles, it is often difficult to sit back and look…

IanScottDecember 24, 2014

Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up Raising Capital in the U.S.

Dissolution of Corporations: What to Do When the Start-Up or Business Venture Does Not Work

When you form a corporation, the last thing you are thinking about is dissolution. Regrettably though, some legal entities fail and the founders are faced with tough choices. These choices become tougher when the founders had previously convinced friends and…

IanScottOctober 17, 2014

Business & Corporate Contracts Raising Capital in the U.S.

Start-Up Raising Capital? Some Common Features of Preferred Shares & Why Some Select Preferred Shares over Convertible Debt

When you start a business and want to attract your first round of financing, Preferred Shares is one product that can be offered to Investors. Many Founders have asked us to explain exactly what Preferred Shares are and compare and…

IanScottJanuary 10, 2014

Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up

Starting A Business In the United States? The Top 6 Things You Should Consider

In addition to the regular business start-up issues, foreign nationals who want to start or expand their businesses in America often find themselves trying to navigate the complicated regulatory scheme that includes immigration law, dealing with the SEC when raising…

IanScottJanuary 1, 2014

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The Top Six Things to Consider if You are Considering Surrogacy!

Here are a number of Tips you should consider if you are considering surrogacy. Reach out to one of our attorneys so that we can guide you through the various contracts and the legal part of the process. 1. Find…

IanScottJanuary 1, 2014

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Looking for Ways to Improve Your Business? A List of Things Every Business Owner Should Do At the End of the Year

IanScottDecember 2, 2013

Business & Corporate Contracts Raising Capital in the U.S.

Which Securities Law Exemption Should I Select? Regulation D – Rule 504, 505 & 506 Explained

If you want to raise capital by issuing stock, convertible notes or any other security in the United States you will quickly realize that you fall into a complicated web of securities regulations. To make matters even worse, you must…

IanScottJuly 3, 2013

Business & Corporate Contracts Business Entity Set-Up

Forming A Corporation? What Do “Corporate Formalities” Mean and How Difficult Are They To Implement?

When deciding on which business entity to select, a corporation is almost always one of the options considered. The primary reason is a Corporation solves the problem of potentially losing your personal assets by separating the individual and the business…

IanScottApril 28, 2013

Business & Corporate Contracts

Startup Founders Series – Starting operations from abroad

Where Should I Incorporate?

Can I Start My Own Business on an H-1B Visa?

What is Due Diligence? Why is Due Diligence Necessary? I am Buying a Business, How do I Perform Due Diligence?

Is my Purchase Sale Agreement E-2 Compliant?

What is a Registered Agent and Do I Need One to Form a Company?

Is there a new visa for start-ups? What is the proposed new visa for entrepreneurs? – A look at the new rule for parole for international entrepreneurs

El Arte De Networking – La Creación De Redes De Contactos – Para Generar Negocio

What is the LLC Publication Requirement and How Does it Impact my New Business?

Considering Buying a Business in the United States? What are the Key Documents Associated with the Purchase of a Business?

Considering Buying a Business in the United States? Should you Buy Assets of a Company or Buy the Stock?

Considering Buying a Business in the United States? What are the Key Elements of a Purchase Sale Agreement for a Business?

Considering Buying a Business in the United States? What are the Key Provisions in an Operating Agreement?

Considering Buying a Business in the United States? Key Considerations of Buying a Business

¿Cómo Abrir una Cuenta Bancaria en los E.E.U.U. Cuando Está Aplicando Para una Visa E-2?

Deuda Convertible Como Herramienta de Financiación – ¿Amigo o Enemigo? Ventajas y Desventajas de Usar Deuda Convertible para Recaudar Capital Desde la Perspectiva del Fundador

Is Surrogacy Legal in New York? – Can Parties Enter in to a Surrogacy Contract?

A List of Things That Every Business Owner Should Do At the End of 2014

Dissolution of Corporations: What to Do When the Start-Up or Business Venture Does Not Work

Start-Up Raising Capital? Some Common Features of Preferred Shares & Why Some Select Preferred Shares over Convertible Debt

Starting A Business In the United States? The Top 6 Things You Should Consider

The Top Six Things to Consider if You are Considering Surrogacy!

Looking for Ways to Improve Your Business? A List of Things Every Business Owner Should Do At the End of the Year

Which Securities Law Exemption Should I Select? Regulation D – Rule 504, 505 & 506 Explained

Forming A Corporation? What Do “Corporate Formalities” Mean and How Difficult Are They To Implement?

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