I'm a Canadian citizen who wants to start up an online ecommerce buisness with a friend, who does happen to be an american citizen. I plan on going back to Canada in a few months, but will be helping my friend manage the site and the transactions that take place. I was wondering, since I am a founder, and guess you can say an investor (i.e. 50-50 share with my friend), would I run into legality issues since I am running an online buisness in the states, but am not an american citizen? Do I need to get a different type of visa? perhaps a investor visa (but i heard you have to invest a lot of money for that to get one). I am currently on a F-1 student visa, but I will be graduating this May, and the buisness doesn't go online till later this year.
kmurray | Community Moderator |
5/24/2012 - 8:02 am
Hi Jay,
For such a specific question, it may be best to get in touch with a business attorney as DE mentions.
You could also check out one of SBA resource partners: SCORE, Small Business Development Centers or Women’s Business Centers. These organizations provide free business counseling and training. To find your nearest SBA resource partner, enter your zip code at SBA Direct.
Best of luck!
kmurray | Community Moderator | 5/24/2012 - 8:02 am
Due Diligence | Window Shopper | 5/23/2012 - 11:13 pm
Call an attorney. Seriously.
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