FAQ

Establishing a US presence

Get answers to your questions and take the first step toward US expansion.

What factors do I need to consider when choosing what states to hire US employees?

When choosing a location for hiring your US employees, you will need to consider a series of factors, such as:

Tax rates – how much tax are you expecting to pay?
Access to your target market or customer base
Filing fees and other administrative charges
Available infrastructure, office space and transport links
Geography, climate and land prices
Time zones – businesses with offices in Europe may wish their US employees to be based on the east coast for business hours to overlap.
Availability of talented employees to work for your business

How to establish your business presence in the USA?

The US continues to be fertile for business innovation and growth, inviting businesses from around the world to make their mark in the 50 states. But how do you get started? Explore the Q&A’s below to find out more about what it takes to establish your business presence in the USA, how to set up a US entity, how long it takes & more. If you have any other questions for us about entering, growing or scaling in the USA, please feel free to get in contact with us here.

Only the best for you and your team

At Foothold America, we offer top-notch service for you and your team. Our core services include:

Employer of Record Service (EOR)

Our Employer of Record Service offers a turn-key, cost-effective solution for your company to have a legitimate US presence with US employees anywhere in the country in as little as one week without the cost and complexity of setting up a US entity.

PEO+ Cross-Border Support™

Our comprehensive PEO+ Service goes beyond traditional PEO offerings. From tailored implementation assistance to seamless onboarding for first-time hires or transitions from other hiring models, we help you manage your US entity and people operations. This service is a great option for international businesses looking to conquer the US market with absolute peace of mind.

People Partnership Service (PPS)

We’ve created our People Partnership Service (PPS) to help you navigate the process of setting up your US entity, becoming the Employer of Record (the direct employer), onboarding US employees, and managing the complex operational and HR processes of doing business in America.

Exclusive Talent Acquisition (ETA)

Businesses around the world partner with Foothold America and save thousands of dollars on their US hiring costs. With our ETA service, you can find and hire the best employees compliantly and competitively. We make it easy and affordable for you to hire the right candidate at the right time and at the right cost.

Entity Setup

Establishing a legal entity in the US brings enormous potential for growth—and a unique set of challenges and complications. Partnering with Foothold America for your US entity setup ensures smooth and compliant incorporation in your chosen state – all whilst cutting through layers of bureaucracy and giving your company the freedom to concentrate on its larger business objectives.