Hi all - I am a small designer/manufacturer based in the UK.
I realize that this is a common issue, but I would appreciate any advice on how to set up a trading entity in the USA to sell my products retail, at a variety of events around the country, throughout the year.
I don't need premises to trade from and can import my products initially before setting up any facilities in the US to make them.
My main question is this:
Do I need a US citizen on the board of a US Company to trade? Or can I set one up with foreign owners/Directors and employ local US citizens to carry on the business of the Company?
What kind of Company would be best suited for this kind of activity in the US - I need a trading entity that will efficiently allow me to sell directly to US citizens in a legal and proper manner - and how do I go about setting one up without huge costs involved... Any suggestions or directions towards a reputable business advisor would be great too.
http://www.usitc.gov/
I'd suggest starting there for your research; I'm not to knowledge in this specific fiel, but the above link 'should' get you going in the right direction. Hopefully someone else can be more specific
phanio | Contributor | 5/15/2009 - 11:02 pm
BuzGuy | Contributor | 5/11/2009 - 11:33 am
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