It is generally accepted that the American market is a much more favorable place for business development than the Russian one. This is due to high taxes, frequent changes in legislation, political instability and many other realities of Russian life. How to start a business in the USA?
Instructions
Step 1
If you decide to do business with the United States, the very first problem on the path of a Russian entrepreneur is getting a visa. This is very difficult to do. Choose one of the possible options. The most common way: buy or start an organization in the USA and apply for an L-1 visa. This is actually a work permit in America for up to three years. To live and work on this visa, you must have an operating enterprise in Russia, have connections between it and an American company, and work in the United States. This path is quite laborious, so many businessmen prefer to leave for America on a visitor visa, and then change it.
Step 2
Get an invitation from American partners, for example, for business negotiations and apply for a visitor visa. Once in the United States, apply to the Immigration Service for an L-1 visa in connection with starting your business. If your application is approved, you will be eligible to do business.
Step 3
Rent the premises in accordance with the objectives of your company. The company will not be registered without lease documents. Depending on the location, it will cost from 1 to 5 thousand dollars.
Step 4
Get insurance. According to American law, any organization must insure itself against possible losses. The cost is approximately $ 4,000 per year.
Step 5
Hire staff. Calculate workers' wages in advance in accordance with city and state laws. Minimum wage: $ 7.25 per hour.
Step 6
Hire a lawyer. Although his services will be expensive, it is very difficult to survive in the American market without qualified legal assistance, especially if you yourself are not an expert in American law.
Step 7
Register a company and pay a fee that can be up to $ 1,000 depending on the state.
