Relocate your business to the United States
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Thinking about business immigration to the United States? Below are the residency routes for founders, investors and startups, and the set-up services a foreign-owned business needs: company registration, a bank account, tax, payroll, trademark and licences. Set-up comes first, because a company does not grant residency on its own. See also business immigration explained and relocating your business abroad.
50
states, each with its own business rules
6
time zones across the states
About 25%
of the world economy
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Population
- About 335 million
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
Best things about doing business in United States
- The world's largest economy and consumer market
- Among the deepest venture capital and stock markets
- Strong intellectual property protection through the USPTO
Fun facts
- Washington, D.C. is the capital, and it is not part of any of the 50 states.
- Silicon Valley in California is home to many of the world's best-known tech companies.
Figures are rounded and approximate.
Business Setup Services
Company, bank, payroll, brand and licencesNot a residency routeWe handle company incorporation, bank account and payroll set-up, trademark filing and the licences and permits your business needs. Tell us what you need.
Cards without a "last verified" date have not been independently checked yet. Confirm the details with the official source before you act.
Warning: These do not grant residency on their own. A separate visa is required.
Company Registration
Set up your legal entity so you can operate, hire and pay tax.
C-Corporation Registration
Last verified October 2026 · Official source: sba.gov
LLC (Limited Liability Company) Registration
Last verified October 2026 · Official source: sba.gov
Nonprofit Organization Registration (Not-for-Profit)
Official source: irs.gov
Business Bank Account
Opening an account with a bank in the United States
Open a business bank account for your new company. ORBIZLY prepares the application, and the bank decides.
Official source: occ.gov
Employer and Payroll Registration
Registering as an employer in the United States
Register as an employer so you can hire and run payroll. Handled by the IRS (employer identification number) and state tax, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation agencies.
Official source: irs.gov
Trademark Filing
Trademark Filing (USPTO)
Last verified October 2026 · Official source: uspto.gov
IP and Patent Filing
IP and Patent Filing (USPTO)
Protect your invention with a patent. Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Official source: uspto.gov
Licences
Permits that let your products and business operate legally: import permits, tax and goods/services registration, sector-specific permits, export licences, drug and health, food safety, lab test reports and product trials.
Import Permits and Importer Registration
Register as an importer and get permits for regulated goods. Handled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection plus agency permits such as FDA and USDA.
Official source: cbp.gov
Tax and Goods/Services Registration
Register for tax and for goods and services tax. Handled by the IRS (Employer Identification Number) and state revenue departments (sales tax permits).
Official source: irs.gov
Sector-Specific Permits
Permits for regulated industries. Overseen by the federal, state and local agencies that regulate your industry.
Official source: sba.gov
Export Licence
Get permission to export controlled goods. Handled by the Bureau of Industry and Security (U.S. Department of Commerce) and, for defence items, the Department of State.
Official source: bis.gov
Drug and Health Product Licence
Approval to sell medicines, devices and health products. Handled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Official source: fda.gov
Food Safety Licence and Registration
Register your food business and get approval to import or sell food. Handled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (food facility registration) and USDA.
Official source: fda.gov
Lab Test Reports and Product Certification
Get your product tested and certified for the market. Overseen through OSHA-recognized testing labs and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Official source: cpsc.gov
Product Trial and Sample Approval
Approval to trial a new product before launch. Handled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Official source: fda.gov
Residency & Visa Pathways
Programs that grant residenceThese grant a right to live and work in the country. Talk to an expert before you apply.
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
No fixed statutory minimum — must be "substantial" relative to the business. Only available to nationals of E-2 treaty countries.
Last verified September 2026 · Official source: uscis.gov; state.gov (treaty country list)
International Entrepreneur Rule (IER)
A discretionary parole status (not a visa) for startup founders — at least $311,071 in qualified investment. Politically vulnerable and low-volume.
Last verified September 2026 · Official source: uscis.gov
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
$800,000 (Targeted Employment Area) or $1,050,000 standard — the only route on this list leading directly to a green card.
Last verified September 2026 · Official source: uscis.gov
Questions about moving a business to the United States
What business immigration options are there for the United States?
ORBIZLY lists business and entrepreneur routes (E-2 Treaty Investor Visa), investor programs (EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program), and startup visas (International Entrepreneur Rule (IER)). Each is shown on this page with its status, the official source and when it was last verified. Rules change, so confirm the details with the official source before you apply.
Can I relocate my business to the United States?
It depends on your business and the route you choose, and it is really two separate things: setting up or moving the business, and getting the right to live there. Company registration, a bank account, tax and licences are the set-up side. A visa or residence permit is the residency side. Start with the free eligibility check to see which routes fit your business.
Does registering a company in the United States give me residency?
No. Registering a company does not give you the right to live in the United States on its own. Residency needs a separate visa or residence permit.
What do I need to set up a business in the United States?
The usual order is: plan, register the company, open the tax and bank accounts, register as an employer, protect your brand, then get any licences and permits. For the United States, ORBIZLY lists company registration, drug and health licences, export licence, food safety, ip and patent filing, import permits, lab test reports, business bank account, product trials, employer and payroll registration, sector-specific permits, tax and goods/services registration, and trademark filing. Government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from ORBIZLY's fees.
How do I start moving my business to the United States?
Take the free eligibility check, which takes about three minutes, or book a free 15-minute discovery call. ORBIZLY then shows which routes look like a fit and what to do first. ORBIZLY gives directional guidance and is not a law firm or immigration adviser.
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Brands built in United States
Well-known companies from United States, including unicorns and businesses that grew a global presence.
Apple
Consumer technology and services
Microsoft
Software and cloud computing
Amazon
E-commerce and cloud infrastructure
Nvidia
Chips that power AI
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