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LLC vs C-Corp | Which US Entity Should a Foreign Founder Choose?
For a founder based outside the United States, a C-Corp is usually the right answer, and the reasons are rarely the ones given in general guides. An LLC is pass-through, which drags you personally into the US tax system, exposes you to a $25,000 penalty regime, and in the UK can produce double taxation that no treaty relief will fix. A C-Corp keeps the tax where the company is.
US Communication Style: Direct Words, Diplomatic Delivery
American business communication is direct, but not unfiltered. International managers who miss the difference risk being seen as indecisive or evasive — before they have had a chance to prove themselves. This guide breaks down how US communication style actually works, where it trips people up, and how to adapt fast.
Budgeting a US Team for 2027 | What Benefits Will Actually Cost You Per Employee
US employer health care costs are projected to rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing the average above $19,000 per employee. For international companies budgeting a US team, benefits and payroll taxes add roughly 20% to 36% on top of salary, depending on what you pay. Here is what to put in your 2027 budget, line by line.
Your Delaware Entity Isn’t Enough | Where You Must Register to Hire Across US States
Incorporating in Delaware does not entitle you to employ people in the other 49 states. Hiring in a new state creates two separate obligations: payroll tax registration, which is mandatory and immediate, and foreign qualification with that state’s Secretary of State, which depends on what your employee actually does. Getting the second one wrong can cost you the right to sue in that state.
Delaware Franchise Tax | Why Your Bill Says $85,000 and How to Fix It
Delaware calculates franchise tax two ways. It bills you using whichever one it can work out without your financials, which is the Authorized Shares Method. For a company with 10 million authorized shares, that produces a bill of $85,165. Recalculating under the Assumed Par Value Capital Method usually brings it down to a few hundred or a few thousand dollars. The bill is a default, not a demand.
Form I-9 and E-Verify: The Employer’s Guide for International Companies
Form I-9 and E-Verify are essential parts of hiring in the US, but the rules can be confusing for international employers. This guide explains I-9 deadlines, acceptable documents, corrections, reverification, E-Verify requirements, state-specific rules, penalties, and the key changes employers need to know.
Are Non-Competes Enforceable in the US? A State-by-State Guide for International Employers
Are non-competes enforceable in the US? The answer depends on the state, your employee’s earnings, the terms of the agreement, and when employment ends. This state-by-state guide explains where non-competes are banned, where they remain enforceable, and what international employers should use instead to protect their business.
US Employee Benefits Benchmarking 2026 | What International Employers Need to Offer to Compete
Most international companies offer too little, too late. US health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO and parental leave are not perks – they are the baseline your candidates are comparing before they accept or decline your offer. This guide gives you verified benchmarks across every major benefit category.
US Hiring Mistakes | 9 Things International Companies Get Wrong When Building American Teams
The mistakes UK and European companies make when hiring in the US are consistent, predictable, and expensive. Salaries calibrated to home-market rates. Contractors who should be employees. Offer letters that create unintended legal obligations. This guide covers nine hiring errors we see every week, and how to avoid them.
Data Science Talent Markets | Top US Cities for AI Hiring
Where you hire your US data team matters as much as what you pay. The US data science market clusters in specific cities, at salary levels that vary by up to 30% between markets. This guide covers every major US hiring hub with verified 2026 salary data and a full city comparison.
Failed US Expansions | 9 Lessons from European Companies
Most European companies that fail in the US make the same mistakes. They enter with the wrong assumptions, the wrong leader, and not enough runway. Then they cut before the market has had a chance to respond. Here are nine lessons drawn from the companies that got it wrong.
What Is a Registered Agent? The US Compliance Detail That Trips Up Many First-Time Founders
Every US LLC and corporation must appoint a registered agent by law. It is the official point of contact for lawsuits, government notices, and compliance deadlines. Miss a document and you risk a default judgment. Let your registration lapse and your entity can be dissolved. Here is what you need to know.
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