Why Expand Your Business to the USA in 2025
As a successful entrepreneur, it’s natural to want to do business with the world’s largest economy, but market size alone isn’t enough to justify expanding overseas. There are many more reasons why US business expansion is a good idea for your business. The US leads the world in several key industries, and being #1 is very important to Americans with their competitive spirit and belief that you can do anything with hard work.
2012
Foothold America co-founder, Rob Johnson, moves his family from London to Boston to expand his consulting firm to the US.
2015
Foothold America offers Employer of Record services to life science clients based in the UK wanting to expand to Boston, USA as a service of our parent company, an international life science consulting firm with US & UK offices.
2017
Foothold America is incorporated in the US and offers services as a stand-alone company to companies in a range of industries in five countries.
2018
Foothold America offers subsidiary setup and people partnership services for non-US scaling companies.
2021
Foothold International Ltd. and Foothold France, Sas are registered to manage our expanding internal workforce.
2022
Foothold America grows to nine internal employees serving hundreds of clients worldwide and employing personnel in more than 25 US states.
Building an organization that lasts
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#1 Tech Market in the world
The United States is the largest tech market in the world, representing 35% of the total. In 2024, it is projected that the tech market in the US will be approximately $2.1 trillion. Four of the top ten cities leading global fintech are in the USA.
#1 Job Market for Life Science
USA has #1 job market for life science talent. Three of the leading bio-pharma firms are centered in the US, including Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Pfizer and are responsible for nearly 250,000 jobs.
Other US industry leadership facts
#1 in insurance industry with 56% of the world’s revenue
#1 largest advertising market in the world
Four cities in the US ranked in top ten for global fintech Silicon Valley #1, New York City #2, Los Angeles #8 and Boston #9
Professional services industry in the US is $2 trillion, 37% of global market share.
The US access to funding
The United States has one of the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives in the world, meaning that they invest in companies located outside their borders. For the US, that was $4.6 trillion in 2020.
In 2021, American venture capital (VC) firms invested $164 billion in more than 10,000 businesses. In the first half of 2021, VC investing was five times the amount in all of Europe.
The entrepreneurial
mindset of USA
The United States is one of the top three most entrepreneurial countries in the world. Entrepreneurs are forward-looking and the US entrepreneurial mindset is summed up perfectly by Allyson Stewart-Allan, author of Working with Americans and founder of International Marketing Partners.
The US market size
The US leads the world with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of more than $23 trillion.
With 2.5% GDP growth in 2023, this decades-long trend will likely continue. Several US states have economies that rival large nations.
- World’s largest GDP (gross domestic product) $23T+
- 2.5% GDP growth in 2023
- 330M+ population
The US diversity
The US age demographics make it an attractive place for business due to the amount of the population spread across varied working age groups.
You may have heard that the USA is often referred to as a Melting Pot. The land’s original inhabitants were colonised by immigrants, who over the centuries populated the USA, voluntary and involuntary, by people from many countries. While not as diverse as some nations, the percentage of the population from the majority has been decreasing steadily creating a more balanced mix of races.
The US diversity
The US age demographics make it an attractive place for business due to the amount of the population spread across varied working age groups.
Its higher education and talent
There seem to be as many lists of the best universities as there are schools. When looking at the most reputable rankings, we see US institutions of higher education leading the way.
According to Top Universities, USA claims five of the top ten places on the list of the world’s best universities. The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) places eight of the top ten universities in the USA, as does Times Higher Education. Interestingly, they aren’t the same schools topping the various lists. Here’s a look at the US universities that consistently land on the top lists for global higher education.
4 of the top 10 universities in the world
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Le meilleur pour vous et votre équipe
Chez Foothold America, nous offrons un service de premier ordre pour vous et votre équipe. Nos principaux services sont les suivants
Service de l'employeur officiel (EOR)
Notre service Employer of Record offre une solution clé en main et rentable permettant à votre entreprise d'avoir une présence légitime aux États-Unis avec des employés américains n'importe où dans le pays en une semaine seulement, sans les coûts et la complexité liés à la création d'une entité américaine.
PEO+ Cross-Border Support™
Notre service PEO+ complet va au-delà des offres PEO traditionnelles. De l'assistance personnalisée à la mise en œuvre à l'intégration transparente des nouveaux employés ou aux transitions à partir d'autres modèles de recrutement, nous vous aidons à gérer votre entité américaine et vos opérations de personnel. Ce service est une excellente option pour les entreprises internationales qui souhaitent conquérir le marché américain en toute tranquillité d'esprit.
Service de partenariat avec les personnes (PPS)
Nous avons créé notre People Partnership Service (PPS) pour vous aider à mettre en place votre entité américaine, à devenir l'employeur officiel (l'employeur direct), à intégrer les employés américains et à gérer les processus opérationnels et de ressources humaines complexes liés à l'exercice d'une activité aux États-Unis.
Acquisition de talents exclusifs (ATE)
Les entreprises du monde entier s'associent à Foothold America et économisent des milliers de dollars sur leurs coûts d'embauche aux États-Unis. Grâce à notre service ETA, vous pouvez trouver et embaucher les meilleurs employés de manière conforme et compétitive. Nous rendons facile et abordable l'embauche du bon candidat au bon moment et au bon coût.
Configuration de l'entité
L'établissement d'une entité légale aux États-Unis offre un énorme potentiel de croissance, ainsi qu'un ensemble unique de défis et de complications. Un partenariat avec Foothold America pour la mise en place de votre entité américaine garantit un enregistrement en douceur et conforme dans l'état de votre choix - tout en réduisant les couches de bureaucratie et en donnant à votre entreprise la liberté de se concentrer sur ses objectifs commerciaux les plus importants.
Organisations all over the world are expanding to the USA. Don't fall behind.
COMMENTAIRES DES CLIENTS
Since 2015, thousands of businesses have put their trust in Foothold America.
"Foothold America a été en mesure de faire les choses très rapidement pour nous. Ils nous ont facilité la vie et ont travaillé avec nous pour s'assurer que le personnel était pris en charge et que nous étions en mesure de démarrer."
Directeur des opérations, société britannique de sécurité des réseaux
"Nous avions besoin d'accéder au marché américain pour maximiser notre potentiel de croissance. Nous avons choisi notre employé et Foothold America a géré les salaires et les charges sociales, les avantages sociaux, les impôts et d'autres aspects logistiques liés à l'emploi, ce qui nous a permis d'éviter les dédales bureaucratiques liés à l'emploi d'une personne aux États-Unis.
Directeur général, Belgium Manufacturing Company
"Foothold America a joué un rôle déterminant en aidant mon entreprise britannique à employer des vendeurs d'applications sur le terrain aux États-Unis sans avoir à créer une filiale américaine, ce qui est la voie habituelle pour les entreprises étrangères. Foothold America a facilité cette démarche en employant les personnes que nous avions choisies et en s'occupant de tous les aspects liés à l'emploi, aux conditions, aux salaires, aux impôts, aux coûts sociaux, etc. Ils nous ont ensuite facturé mensuellement ces coûts, plus des frais de service raisonnables. Ils nous ont ensuite facturé mensuellement ces coûts, plus des frais de service raisonnables. En conséquence, nous avons pu démarrer très rapidement avec notre propre personnel aux États-Unis et à un coût beaucoup plus bas.
PDG d'une entreprise de biotechnologie au Royaume-Uni
"Je ne pourrais pas gérer notre filiale américaine sans Foothold America. Notre petit département des ressources humaines n'a ni les connaissances ni le personnel nécessaires pour s'occuper de nos employés américains. Je pouvais terminer ma journée de travail au Royaume-Uni en sachant que Foothold America s'occuperait de tout aux Etats-Unis.
Responsable des ressources humaines, société de services financiers au Royaume-Uni
"Nous utilisons actuellement le service Employer of Record de Foothold America et prévoyons de passer à leur service People Partnership lorsque nous créerons une entité dans les mois à venir. C'est formidable de savoir que nous pouvons travailler avec un seul partenaire aux différents stades de notre croissance."
CMO, société informatique norvégienne
"Nous nous sommes lancés seuls dans l'expansion aux États-Unis et, peu après, nous avons trébuché sur les avantages sociaux, laissant notre personnel expatrié et ses familles sans assurance maladie. C'était un risque énorme pour eux et pour notre entreprise. Foothold America est intervenu et a réglé le problème. Depuis, ils s'occupent de nous".
Senior People Partner, société de logiciels britannique
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FAQ’s
Get answers to all your questions and take the first step towards a US business expansion.
Expanding a business into the United States can be a great opportunity, but it is important to take the time to plan and prepare for the process. The first step is to research the target market and understand the local laws, federal laws and regulations you will need to adhere to in order to do business in the US. You should also consider factors such as potential customers, competition, supply chain logistics, and tax implications.
Once you have done your research, you should create a detailed international expansion plan that outlines your goals, strategies, pain points, timeline, and budget. Additionally, you will need to arrange for the necessary visas, work permits, licences and registrations required to do business in the US (Remember all startups, small businesses, large businesses, businesses in the UK, Asia, Mexico, China, Canada, any European companies or international companies looking to expand their business to the United States of America essentially all have to go through the same process).
Finally, remember that it takes time and effort to build relationships with customers and partners in a new market. Investing in marketing activities such as advertising or attending local events can help you gain visibility and establish yourself as a trusted partner in the US market.
Just like any other business development strategy, expanding business to the USA can present a number of challenges, including understanding local laws and regulations, navigating the US tax system, finding the right talent, obtaining necessary permits and licenses, and adapting to different cultural practices. It is important to do detailed research and prepare expansion plans before expanding into the US market to ensure that your business is prepared for any legal or financial implications. Additionally, businesses must be aware of the competitive landscape in the US and have a strategy in place to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Lastly, businesses must also be prepared for the potential risks that come with entering a new market such as currency fluctuations or political uncertainty. By being mindful of these potential challenges and taking appropriate steps to mitigate them, businesses can maximise their chances of success when expanding to the USA.
Expanding your business into the United States can be a great way to increase your customer base and grow your revenues. With a population of over 333 million people, the United States is a large and diverse market with tremendous potential for businesses of all sizes and niche areas.
The US also has an advanced infrastructure and well-developed legal system that protect businesses and their investments. In addition, the US tax system provides incentives for businesses to invest in research and development, helping them stay competitive in the global marketplace.
The US also has access to world-class talent, from its highly educated workforce to its innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders. And with strong diplomatic ties around the world, it’s easier than ever to do business in the US. With these advantages and more, expanding your business into the United States can be a great way to take your business to the next level.
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