Checklist for Launching in the United States

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We think you’re going to love it in the U.S.!

WHY THE UNITED STATES?

  • The largest and most open consumer market in the world
  • GDP of $18 trillion
  • Among the best internationally for its overall competitiveness, ease of doing business and lack of restrictions
  • Hosts the most developed, liquid, flexible, and efficient financial markets in the world
  • Robust intellectual property protection

From Maine’s pine forests, to Florida’s beaches, to California’s surf to the Pacific Northwest’s mountains, the United States has what you are looking for! Contrary to popular opinion, doing business and launching your existing company in the United States is not a complicated process and in fact, is incredibly flexible and easy. We help you navigate whatever business decisions might arise during the process.

First, we recommend surrounding yourself with a good team, we’re here to help you with that and if we do say so ourselves, you’re off to a great start.

Next, we recommend that you organize your priorities:

  • Why the U.S.?
  • What are your goals?
  • Where in the U.S.?
  • Where are your clients?
  • Where are your employees?

The McHattie Law Firm and Cove, LLC are here to help you every step of the way. We've helped many clients gain access to the U.S. and streamline their U.S. business by utilizing common sense legal and business solutions.

The reality is that with the right team, overcoming those hurdles and enjoying a thriving U.S. business is less challenging than you could ever imagine. That myth is a result of a lack of understanding of the marketplace and an absence of local knowledge.

The reality is that with the right team, overcoming those hurdles and enjoying a thriving U.S. business is less challenging than you could ever imagine.

Our article, “Checklist for Successful U.S. Business Expansion", demystifies the process and provides detailed explanation of the process you should consider:

  1. RESEARCH – EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE U.S. MARKET
  2. FORMATION – ENTITY STRUCTURE
  3. OPERATIONS – OBTAINING A U.S. TAX ID NUMBER
  4. LEGAL – BASICS & GUIDELINES
  5. LOCATION – REAL ESTATE
  6. WHO’S WHO – EMPLOYEES/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
  7. HOW IT WORKS – PRODUCTION
  8. YOUR PRODUCT – MARKETING/PROMOTION
  9. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE