Ready for your next move? Book a call with me! With over 8 years of experience in New York City, I help European companies expand into the US. From setting up legal structures to drafting key contracts and ensuring regulatory compliance, I’ll guide your US expansion strategy.
Armin Kaiser, Managing Associate @ LEXR Germany & US legal expert
Plan your cross-border structure before you incorporate
Expanding to the US is a major milestone for any European venture. But while incorporation can be fast and inexpensive, getting the structure right from the start is essential. Our US Expansion Workshop helps you choose the setup that fits your business goals and avoids tax and legal pitfalls later.
Discuss your strategy with legal and tax expert across jurisdictions in one joint session and let us help you formulate an action plan.
Choose the right structure
Decide whether a US subsidiary fits your goals, start out fresh with a US parent, or determine whether a Delaware Flip is appropriate. Each option has different effects on control, tax, governance, and investor readiness. During the workshop you will review these options with our experts and get clear guidance on the best path for your situation.
Clean cross-border setup
Once the right structure is chosen, you need a setup that works in practice. Together, we will formulate the appropriate intercompany setup as well as transfer pricing required for a compliant flow of services and IP, how profits should be allocated, and whether the double tax treaty offers advantages.
Avoid cross-border tax issues
A US entity without real activities can create unwanted tax exposure in Europe. During the workshop we will discuss how to build sufficient US substance, structure your intercompany relationships in a clean and tax-optimized manner, and determine how to handle your IP as part of the chosen structure.
Walk away with a clear Action Plan
At the end of the workshop, you will receive a structure recommendation and a step-by-step Action Plan. It outlines what to do, in which order, and who should handle each step. This gives you a clear path from strategy to execution, including incorporation and the core governance documents.
US Expansion Workshop Package
What it is
A practical workshop designed for EU founders (including Switzerland and Germany) who want to enter the US market or prepare for future fundraising with a clean and tax-efficient structure. You meet with our Swiss/EU and US experts to identify the best setup for your business and get a clear plan for implementation.
What you will get
A 1.5h workshop with legal and tax experts (EU + US)
Followed by a structure recommendation tailored to your situation
An Action Plan outlining the next steps
Full incorporation of your Delaware C-Corp, including a basic corporate governance framework aligned with your structure
How long it takes
Subject to availability, once we receive the preparatory information, it typically takes us 7-10 business days to prepare and conduct the workshop, create the action plan, and have your initial US entity up and running.
Who it is for
Founders and leadership teams planning to:
Expand to the US with a local subsidiary
Set up a Delaware TopCo for future fundraising
Assess whether a Delaware Flip is the right move
Flat Fee
EUR 2.000, including incorporation (excl. VAT)
Includes the full workshop, written deliverables, and Delaware C-Corp incorporation. If we identify higher complexity upfront, we will provide a tailored quote before you commit.
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