Dallas Immigration Lawyer – Isaul Verdin

E1 and E2 Trader Investor Business Visas

Many would-be immigrants to the United States are full of entrepreneurial spirit and eager to start a business in the U.S.

However, many don’t know the steps they should take in order to get their business started on the right legal footing.  Before starting business operations in the U.S, it is vital to have the correct immigration status in order.

Foreigners interested in starting a business in the U.S. should always consult with an experienced immigration lawyer before launching a business. It is important to avoid immigration scams.

VERDIN Law focuses on advising companies on structuring entities, acquisitions, and strategic expansion to satisfy US immigration E-1, E2, L1A, L1B, or EB-1 objectives in a variety of fields. Business solution opportunities include real estate, aviation, technology, manufacturing, retail, luxury goods, and professional services. Additionally, Isaul Verdin litigates deportation defense matters throughout the US.

For a complete list of our Dallas and Plano of immigration law services – please see:
  VERDIN Immigration Law Practices.

VERDIN Law Business and Investor Group

The VERDIN Law business and investor group provides help to clients wanting to establish and/or expand their business operations in the United States. We have helped clients in multiple industries to include: international trade, real estate, restaurants and hospitality, technology, beauty and fashion, retail and services.

VERDIN represents clients in business planning and E visa matters involving real estate ventures, technology start-ups, business acquisitions, or new business formations.

See Texas E Visa Foreign Direct Investment.

Our team is especially focused on forming a strategic relationship with our clients to aid them to succeed in the early business planning stages. Many of our clients retain us at the early stage of business planning to maximize opportunities for success.

Important Steps to Take to Start a Business in the United States:

1.  Choose the state in the U.S. in which you want to launch your business. Businesses in the United States operate largely under state law rather than federal law, so it’s important to choose a state with a business-friendly environment.

Texas is very business-friendly with no state taxes. Also see 2018 E2 Visas Outlook.

2. Consult a knowledgeable and experienced Business Immigration Law Attorney in the beginning phases of business launch. Isaul Verdin, VERDIN Law Founder and Managing Partner, is a Texas Board Certified Immigration Lawyer with over 18 years of federal trial experience.

“As a Board Certified, Immigration Lawyer (Texas Board of Legal Specialization) with over 18 years of experience, my passion is immigration law. As a son of Mexican immigrants, my mission is to help as many immigrants as possible to realize the American Dream. I focus my practice on defending immigrants in complex removal proceedings, as well as helping immigrant entrepreneurs establish companies in the U.S. and obtaining E and L visas. In addition, my firm will fight in any Immigration Court located throughout the United States to ensure the best possible solution for our clients that face the threat of deportation.”

Isaul Verdin was included in D Magazine’s 2015 Best Lawyers and D Magazine’s 2017 Dallas Best Lawyers; and AVVO Client’s Choice Award 2018.

3. Create a legal business entity in your chosen state. In most states, forming a legal business entity is just a matter of filing the correct paperwork.  Each state will usually give the option to choose what kind of business entity you want to create; such as a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), and so on.  The paperwork can usually be filed through one of the state’s websites for a reasonable administrative fee.

For example, in the state of Texas, go to the Texas Secretary of State’s website, Formation of Texas Entities FAQs.  It is important to have a separate legal entity for business activities.  If ever sued for something connected to your business activities, having a separate legal entity for your business will keep your personal assets out of reach. Contact VERDIN Law for assistance.

4.  Choose a registered agent for service of process.  Most states require that you have a physical representative in the state where your business is located who can receive important mail from the state and other legal notices on your behalf.  This representative is called your “registered agent for service of process,” and you will likely have to choose one as part of the process of creating your business entity. Contact VERDIN Law for assistance.

5.  Apply for a U.S. Employer ID Number (EIN). A new business entity  needs an EIN for tax purposes and to open a business banking account.  You can apply for the EIN online through the Internal Revenue Service’s website. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online

6. Open a business banking account and deposit startup capital. Once you have an EIN, you can go to the bank of your choosing to open a business banking account. Deposit the business startup funds.  See E2 Visa Tips.

7. Decide on a bookkeeping and accounting plan. You can either do your own bookkeeping/accounting or you can hire someone else to do it.  Many accountants offer accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll services. If you have the expertise, you are always free to handle these things on your own. Contact VERDIN Law for assistance.

8. Create the business plan, operating agreement, company agreement, bylaws, or other governing document. You may need an attorney’s help with this step.  A solid company will be built on a well thought out business plan that sets out rules for things like distribution of profits and losses, addition of new investors, and other important potentialities for your business. Contact VERDIN Law for assistance.

The VERDIN Law business and investor group provides help to clients wanting to establish and/or expand their business operations in the United States. We have helped clients in multiple industries to include: international trade, real estate, restaurants and hospitality, technology, beauty and fashion, retail and services.

VERDIN represents clients in business planning and E visa matters involving real estate ventures, technology start-ups, business acquisitions, or new business formations. See Texas E Visa Foreign Direct Investment.

Our team is especially focused on forming a strategic relationship with our clients to aid them to succeed in the early planning stages. Many of our clients retain us at early stage planning to maximize opportunities for success.

9.  Launch Your Business! Once you have taken care of these steps, you are ready to launch your business!

General Eligibility for E-2 Visa Classification

From USCIS, E Visas

To qualify for E-2 classification, the general requirements for a foreign entrepreneur are:

• You are a national of a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation;
• You have invested, or are actively in the process of investing, a substantial amount of capital in a bona fide enterprise in the United States
• The capital invested must not be marginal;
• You are seeking to enter the United States solely to develop and direct the investment enterprise.
• See the USCIS E-2 Treaty Investors for more information.
• For more info on business capital required, see E2 Visa Tips – How Much Capital is Required?
• See VERDIN E2 Visa Tips.

E1 or E2 Business Visa Questions? Please Contact VERDIN Law

Isaul Verdin has extensive experience advising multinational companies and entrepreneurs on complex US immigration matters involving investments.

Mr. Verdin focuses on advising companies on structuring entities, acquisitions, and strategic expansion to satisfy US immigration E-1, E2, L1A, L1B, or EB-1 objectives in a variety of fields. These business opportunities include real estate, aviation, technology, manufacturing, retail, luxury goods, and professional services. Additionally, he litigates deportation defense matters throughout the US.

VERDIN boasts a combined 70 years of experience in immigration law. Since its inception, VERDIN has gained a reputation for prevailing in even the most complicated immigration matters.

“As a Board Certified, Immigration Lawyer (Texas Board of Legal Specialization) with over 17 years of experience, my passion is immigration law. We will listen to your concerns, answer all your questions, and expertly guide you through your immigration process.” ~ Isaul Verdin, Founder and Managing Attorney

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Main Number: (214) 741-1700
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