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The US market rewards companies that arrive prepared. From entity setup and a real US business address to hiring, payroll and bookkeeping, we handle the operational side of your US expansion so you can focus on growth. We have done this for hundreds of international companies.
US expansion & US entity setup specialists since 2015
Trusted by 500+ international businesses
US expansion advisor based in Europe
LLC, C-Corp & Delaware incorporation
Filed correctly, first time, every time
When you are making an important business decision, you want to speak to a real person who understands both sides. Not a chatbot. Not a ticketing system. A human being who knows the US market inside out and understands the European business environment you are coming from.
That person is Jack Pieters. Foothold America’s Senior US Expansion Advisor. He works with international businesses every day, answering the questions that keep business owners up at night. Which service, what structure, what does it cost, and how long does it take?
“Jack has seen every mistake international businesses make. So you do not have to.“
Most providers do one thing. We cover everything operational that a company needs to land and run a US business. Entity, address, hiring, payroll, books, talent, and the cultural side of working with Americans. Take the services you need now. Add the rest as you scale.
LLC, C-Corp, or Delaware incorporation. We handle name reservation, state filing, federal EIN, BOI compliance, operating agreements, and registered agent service. Filed correctly, first time. Learn more →
A real physical US business address from 600+ locations. Recognized by banks, the IRS, and US partners. Mail handling and local phone numbers included. No P.O. boxes, no glorified mailboxes. Learn more →
Hire US employees without a US entity. We become the legal employer, handle payroll, tax withholdings, benefits, and full compliance in all 50 states. Your hire can start in as little as one week. Learn more →
For companies that already have a US entity. Co-employment for payroll, federal and state tax management, benefits, multi-state registrations, and a dedicated HR & Client Service Manager based in Europe. Learn more →
US GAAP-compliant books from your first transaction. Handled by seasoned accountants, not data-entry staff. Tiered packages from a few transactions a month to full financial account management. Learn more →
We source, screen, and shortlist US candidates for your team. State-aware, salary-benchmarked, and built for international hiring managers who don’t know the US market yet. Learn more →
Coaching for leaders and teams working with US colleagues, customers, and reports. Core Briefing or Embedded Advisory. Led by Maureen Mitchell. Learn more →
Introductions to US banks that actively work with non US-residents and internstional business owners. Learn more →
Every state offers different advantages, such as tax treatment, privacy protection, and industry positioning. We help you navigate the options and complete formation wherever it best serves your business.
The gold standard for US company formation. Business-friendly corporate law, strong legal precedent, privacy protections. Ideal for startups planning VC funding, IPOs, or flexible corporate structures.
Maximum privacy and asset protection. No state corporate income tax, low annual fees, strong charging order protection. Perfect for holding companies and owner-anonymity priorities.
Zero state corporate income tax, no franchise tax, robust corporate veil protection. Strong for businesses wanting tax advantages with minimal reporting overhead in the western US.
No state income tax, strong legal protections, strategic access to Latin American markets. Tech hubs in Miami and Tampa make it ideal for international Southeast US plays.
Direct access to the world’s fifth-largest economy, Silicon Valley, and major ports. Higher costs and regulation, but essential when physical presence in this market is non-negotiable.
No state income tax, business-friendly regulation, and access to energy, tech, and healthcare. Booming markets in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
One conversation with Jack. Then the right answer becomes obvious.
The right service depends on where you are. Here is how we usually frame it for international companies entering the US.
Use our Employer of Record service. We employ your US team under our entity while you keep operational control. Ideal for testing demand, hiring a first sales engineer, or running a pilot before committing to an entity.
Use our US Entity Setup and PEO+ Cross-Border Support™. We incorporate your US company in the right state, then handle payroll, benefits, multi-state tax registrations, and HR for your growing team.
Foothold America does one thing. We help international companies set up and operate in the United States. Not globally. Not in multiple markets. In the USA, and nothing else. That focus is what makes us good at it.
“We are not bots. We are not a portal. We are specialists.“
Since 2015, we have helped hundreds of international companies enter the US. We know where things go wrong, how to avoid them, and how to get every layer of your US operation right from day one.
Register a US company from Holland without setting foot in America. We manage the entire process remotely, and Jack is on hand to guide you every step of the way.
We keep you updated throughout. No radio silence, no chasing. Just clear communication and visible progress, week by week.
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESSES SERVED
OF US ENTITY
SPECIALISM
“Foothold America was able to get things done for us very quickly. They made life easier for us and worked with us to make sure staff were looked after.”
OPERATIONS MANAGER · NETWORK SECURITY
“We needed to access the US market to maximize our growth potential. Foothold managed everything, so we could avoid the bureaucratic maze of US employment.”
CEO · MANUFACTURING COMPANY
“They facilitated our US expansion at a much lower cost base than the usual route. We were up and running quickly with our own people on the ground.”
CEO · BIOTECH COMPANY
Most international companies entering the US need more than one service to operate properly. Our US Expansion Starter Pack bundles US entity setup, ongoing compliance, virtual office, banking support, and bookkeeping into one fixed-price package. Save over $3,000 compared to buying each separately.
Incorporation in the right state, federal EIN, BOI filing, operating agreement, registered agent service, and annual compliance reminders. Filed correctly, first time, and kept in good standing year after year.
A professional US business address from over 600 locations nationwide. Everything a US company needs to look established from day one.
When you are ready, we introduce you to our US banking partners who actively work with non-resident business owners.
US bookkeeping and accounting support to keep your finances in order and your company compliant year-round.
“A solution for every stage of US expansion. Built for international companies. “
Jack speaks your language and is ready to talk you through your options, answer your questions, and take the operational side off your plate entirely. Are you ready to take the next step?
Senior US Expansion Advisor · Munich
