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U.S. Business Setup & Market Entry

A practical starting point for international entrepreneurs and foreign businesses entering the United States market.

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Typical Setup Process

  1. Define the U.S. activity. Products, services, ownership, states of operation, employees and physical presence.
  2. Review tax structure. Understand the tax implications of the contemplated U.S. entity or branch structure.
  3. Federal registration. EIN and applicable federal tax accounts.
  4. California registration. Applicable California tax and business registrations.
  5. Sales tax and local requirements. Seller’s permit, CDTFA and city registrations where applicable.
  6. Operational setup. Recordkeeping, payroll, tax calendar and recurring compliance.

What We Can Assist With

  • EIN application assistance
  • California registration assistance
  • Seller’s permit and CDTFA account assistance
  • City business-registration assistance
  • DBA/FBN filing assistance
  • ITIN/CAA services when a qualifying federal tax purpose exists
  • Business-document organization for banking discussions
  • Bookkeeping and tax-system setup
  • Ongoing federal and California tax compliance
Sharif Tax Firm does not guarantee bank-account approval, government registration approval or immigration outcomes. Financial institutions and government agencies make their own eligibility and approval decisions.