United States
Build and Expand Your Business in the United States
Explore two distinct U.S. business pathways: expand an established foreign company through L-1A New Office, or invest in and actively direct a U.S. enterprise through the E-2 Treaty Investor route.
Expand an Existing Business
L-1A New Office
For qualifying foreign businesses establishing a related U.S. office and transferring an executive or manager.
- Existing foreign business required
- Executive or managerial transfer
- New U.S. office
Invest in a U.S. Business
E-2 Treaty Investor
For qualifying treaty-country nationals investing in and actively developing and directing a U.S. enterprise.
- Treaty nationality required
- No fixed statutory investment minimum
- Active ownership and direction
Which Pathway Fits Your Situation?
The two pathways serve different business situations. Compare their starting points before exploring the detailed requirements.
| L-1A New Office | E-2 Treaty Investor | |
|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Established foreign businesses expanding into the U.S. | Treaty-country nationals investing in a U.S. business |
| Starting point | An operating foreign business with a qualifying U.S. relationship | A new, acquired or qualifying active U.S. enterprise |
| Principal role | Executive or manager | Investor developing and directing the enterprise |
| Investment | Capital appropriate to the U.S. launch and operating plan | Substantial investment relative to the business |
| Key business focus | U.S. launch, staffing and managerial development | Committed investment, active operations and commercial capacity |
| Initial route focus | Expansion of a qualifying related business | Treaty investment and active enterprise development |
This comparison is for orientation only and does not constitute eligibility advice.
How Viamora Supports Your U.S. Business
From market entry through implementation, Viamora helps turn a proposed U.S. venture into a commercially structured and execution-ready business plan.
Market Entry Strategy
U.S. market, industry and competitive research to support commercial positioning.
Business Planning
Business-model development and commercial planning tailored to the proposed U.S. operation.
Financial Planning
Startup costs, operating assumptions, financial projections and capital planning.
Implementation Planning
Organizational, staffing, launch and growth planning aligned with the proposed business.
Not Sure Which Pathway Fits Your Plans?
L-1A New Office and E-2 Treaty Investor are designed for different business situations. Review the pathway that most closely matches your plans and complete its brief preliminary assessment to understand your business readiness and areas that may require further development.
Discuss Your U.S. Business Strategy
Discuss your U.S. business concept, market-entry plans and commercial preparation during a free 30-minute consultation. No obligation.
Viamora is a business advisory firm and is not an immigration consulting firm.