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U.S. Company Formation FAQs for Foreign Companies and Entrepreneurs Last week, in International Companies and U.S. State Registration Requirements and Doing Business in the U.S.: Choosing a State of Formation we wrote how foreign companies and entrepreneurs should choose a U.S. state of formation. The point was simple: there’s no perfect state. The right choice
International companies and U.S. state registration requirements We regularly help foreign-based businesses access U.S. customers by establishing a local presence. At the state level, the first step is choosing a state of incorporation, or registration. See Doing Business in the U.S.: Choosing a State of Formation. The state of formation is the primary jurisdiction where
Choosing a state of formation for doing business in the U.S. We work with many international companies and entrepreneurs doing business in the United States. For anyone entering the U.S. market, choosing a state of formation is a threshold decision— one that carries significant legal and tax implications. And while a handful of states are
Doing Business in Spain: Legal Guide for Foreign Companies and U.S. Businesses Spain is an increasingly attractive landing point for foreign companies, including U.S. companies looking for an EU base, a serious domestic market, strong infrastructure, and access to both Europe and Latin America. But the companies that get into trouble in Spain usually do
Spain Legal Fees, Court Costs, and Litigation Budgets: A 2026 Guide for Foreign Companies Foreign companies entering Spain usually ask first what a Spanish lawyer charges. That is the wrong starting point. The better question is what the matter will cost from start to finish. A Spain-related project can involve attorney fees, notary and Commercial
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a significant decision invalidating the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B payment requirement. The court granted summary judgment to a coalition of states, concluding that the Executive Branch exceeded its authority when it imposed the payment through a presidential proclamation rather than through
The USCIS Adjustment of Status Memorandum Since USCIS published Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 on May 21, 2026, immigration lawyers, employers, universities, and foreign nationals have spent the last several days trying to assess the practical and legal implications of what may become one of the most consequential immigration policy shifts in decades. The initial reaction understandably
Registering a Trademark in Venezuela: What International Businesses Need to Know Venezuela is seeing more trademark filings from international companies than it has in years. The reason is not complicated. As Venezuela moves toward some degree of economic normalization, and as its relationship with the United States and the broader global community continues to shift,
Buying Property in Portugal in 2026: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign Portuguese property rules vary by region, municipality, property type, buyer status, and transaction structure, with important differences between mainland Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores. Portuguese tax, immigration, rental, and municipal rules have changed repeatedly in recent years. Tax rates, visa
Buying Property in Spain: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know Before They Sign The First Decision: Who Is Protecting You? 1. Do I need my own Spanish lawyer? Yes. This is the first rule of buying property in Spain. The seller’s lawyer represents the seller. The real estate agent is usually paid by the seller.
