In the US any citizen, from any country, can open his own business. The American market is the most important export market for European companies; it’s stable and responsive to the start up of new businesses and development of existing ones; for Americans “made in EU“  it’s synonymous with quality, history, culture; furthermore, American bureaucracy has clear and simple rules.

It’s necessary your product comply with certifications and requirements to attract distributors, buyers, and consumers; the American market is “super crowded” by competitors coming from around the world; so it is expensive, competitive and sometimes provides some protection; it’s vital to approach it thorough market research, a solid business plan, and a solid strategy.

Follow few basic steps with a keen understanding advising. Identify the name of your business locally; request the US tax authority, the ‘Internal Revenue Service’, your company Tax ID number. Eventually, get a business license and make sure to comply with VISA requirements to be able to work legally in the Country.

To set up a company in the US is not necessary any specific Visa. If you want to run the business in person and live in the US,  you have to apply for a Visa E2, ‘Visa for the investors’.