The article discusses top E1 visa requirements for the USA. But before taking a closer look at the E1 visa requirements it is important to understand the basics of the E1 visa. The E1 visa for Treaty traders is a nonimmigrant visa that allows citizens of certain countries with which the United States maintains treaties […]

Generally, taxation of international business transactions rests on the principle that a company must have a permanent establishment in a particular country or territory to be subject to taxation in that particular jurisdiction. But first, it is important to understand the concept of a permanent establishment in the context of taxation of international companies. A […]

The article discusses can you buy a business in USA as a foreigner? The answer is yes, as a foreigner you can buy a business in USA. In fact, you can buy a business as a passive investor where you are not involved in the day-to-day management of the business and you continue to reside […]

The article discusses can a foreigner open a restaurant in the USA?. For many foreigners, the United States is an attractive country to do business in and restaurants and other eateries are among some of the most popular businesses in the USA. Statistics for the year 2021/2022 indicate that there are approximately 1 million restaurant […]

Digital Art and Intellectual Property Protections This article discusses the intellectual property protections for digital art works created by artists with the use of digital technology. In today’s world we encounter digital works of art on a daily basis almost everywhere we look, and businesses and institutions use them on a regular basis as part […]

This article discusses the opening of an LLC in USA for non-US residents. Many foreigners who are not residents or citizens of the United States wonder if they can open an LLC in USA. The short answer is yes, it is possible to open an LLC in USA for non-US residents. In fact, foreign entrepreneurs, […]

We recently had a number of copyrights registered with the U.S. Copyright Office for a series of cartoons authored by artists in Greece and Israel. The processing time to register the copyrights was approximately 15 days. U.S. copyright law provides copyright protection for cartoons that are considered to be works of the visual arts. Cartoons […]

How can foreigners and non-U.S. citizens start a business in USA? Foreigners and non-US citizens or residents can start a business in the United States, set up various US companies or otherwise invest and do business in the United States similar to everyone else who is a US citizen or resident but with certain limitations. […]

We recently had a Trademark registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a professional services company with offices in Florida. The processing time for the US trademark from the time of application and until receiving the certificate of registration was approximately 8 months. A trademark generally protects brand names and logos used on goods […]

Employer Form I-9 Compliance and E-verify: Requirements As the opportunity of employment in the United States attracts people from around the world to come and work illegally, U.S. employers are required by law to hire only individuals who are legally authorized to work, including U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) and […]