Chapter 1
Choosing the Right US Entity Structure
LLC vs C-Corp vs Branch office — the real differences, who each suits, and what gets most foreign businesses into trouble.
Chapter 2
Where to Incorporate
Delaware, Florida, Wyoming, Nevada — why the choice matters more than most guides admit, and what to consider for each.
Chapter 3–4
Facility Types & Practical Setup
EIN, registered agent, business address, and visas for personnel — the three foundations every foreign company needs in place first.
Chapter 5
The Banking Catch-22
US banks won't open a business account without an active LLC or corporation — but forming and funding that entity from overseas is nearly impossible without a US bank account first. Here's how to break the deadlock.
Chapter 6
US Tax Obligations
Federal income tax, state taxes, Form 5472 (the most commonly missed obligation), transfer pricing, FBAR, FATCA, and withholding tax on repatriated earnings.
Chapter 7
Compliance & KYC
Beneficial Ownership Information reporting, what banks will ask for, and state-level licensing requirements across regulated industries.
Chapter 8
Moving Money Across Borders
The FX spread problem, multi-currency accounts, competitive FX rates, and forward contracts — setting up your payments infrastructure alongside your legal structure.
Chapter 9
Economic Development Incentives
Florida's QTI and CITC programmes, and the critical timing point most foreign companies miss entirely — the ones that cost them real money.
Chapters 10–11
FDI, CFIUS & Common Mistakes
When CFIUS applies and when it doesn't — plus the eight most common mistakes foreign companies make, from banking timelines to IP protection.
Chapter 12
Full Florida Support Directory
Federal, state, and regional organisations across South, Central, and North Florida — with contacts, websites, and what each one actually does.
US Market Entry Guide
