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Starting or expanding a business in the United States is an exciting step. But before you sign a lease, open a bank account, or hire your first employee, there is one decision that shapes everything that follows: how you legally structure your company.

Diego F. Amen
Escrito por Diego F. Amen Director
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What you will find in this guide

  1. Why your choice of entity matters
  2. The main U.S. business structures
  3. Limited liability - what it protects, and what it doesnʼt
  4. How U.S. businesses are taxed
  5. Who actually runs the company
  6. Special considerations for owners outside the U.S.
  7. Frequently asked questions
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As a US expat looking to invest in Ecuador, I needed a firm that truly understood cross-border legal complexity. VIVANCO & VIVANCO exceeded every expectation. Highly recommended.

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Patricia Lund Miami, Estados Unidos

Their legal guides are an invaluable resource. They gave me the context I needed before the consultation so I could make the most of my time with the specialist.

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Valentina Quiroga Santiago, Chile

They supported us in incorporating a company in Ecuador for our regional expansion. The process was efficient, clear and free of surprises. We would hire them again without hesitation.

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Andrés Mora City de México, México

With their assistance, we completed a complex real estate transaction. Their team identified risks we had not considered and protected us at every stage of the negotiation.

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Daniel Herrera Medellín, Colombia

The VIVANCO & VIVANCO team supported us throughout the Ecuadorian residency process. Their command of immigration law was impeccable, and communication was seamless from day one.

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Mariana Estévez Buenos Aires, Argentina

We structured a real estate trust with them for a project in Quito. Their published guide gave me the foundation to understand the instrument before our first meeting. An excellent firm.

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