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No, it is not a difficult process to establish a business entity in the United States. A business can be established in a few days. There are flexible regulations regarding who can be a part of management. Management does not need to reside in the United States. However, if management does not reside in the U.S., it may take a few weeks to receive a tax identification number (“EIN”) for the business after formation.

Here at USA DENMARK LAW, we have made the process simple and easy. All documents can be signed electronically. The process itself takes place as follows: We mail in the initial documents to form the business entity as the “incorporator” and send you a set of documents to be signed by you electronicly.

It is not simple to get a work visa to the United States. There are many different requirements that you need to meet, and meeting these depends on what type of work visa you are applying for. It is important to plan well ahead as the process may take several months, and you have to consider all the legal aspects from day the outset that may have an influence on you successfully getting a work visa.

Factors that determines whether you get a work visa is choice of business entity, ownership, management, investments, position and responsibilities, agreements entered into, office, business plan, loans, etc.

USA DENMARK LAW’s all-around service not only helps you decide what type of business entity to choose but also considers all the aspects that may influence your path to getting a work visa in the same process .  It is this all-around service which is the reason we can deliver solutions that create the most favorable situation for you in the process of applying for work visas and in all aspects when establishing your business in the United States. 

Visa Types:

B Visa – Visitor

For either tourism or business, a B Visa may be used to travel to the United States for temporary purposes. Traditionally, this visa can be used for trips for pleasure, tours, business meetings, conferences, trade shows, speaking events or training, among other temporary activities.
In addition to these traditional activities, the B-1 Visa includes several subclasses that apply to special activities such as installation of machinery, domestic workers, specialty occupations, athletes and others.

E Visa – Treaty Investor

Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas are for citizens of countries with which the United States maintains treaties of commerce and navigation. Denmark is one of these countries.

To qualify for Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas applicants must be coming to the United States either to engage in substantial trade, including trade in service or technology, in qualifying activities, which is principally between the United States and the treaty country, or to develop and direct the operation of an enterprise in which the applicant has invested a substantial amount of capital. Important in developing a sound strategy for obtaining an E visas is proper structuring of both the U.S. business and the investment.

L Visa – Intracompany Transfer

An L-1 visa may be used to send an employee of an international company to their parent, branch, affiliate, or subsidiary company in the United States. To qualify for an L-1 visa, the applicant must be a manager, executive or have specialized knowledge and be destined to a position within the U.S. company in one of these roles. In addition, the employee must have been employed outside the United States with the international company continuously for one year within the three years preceding the application for admission into the United States.

H-1B – Specialty Occupation

An H-1B visa may be appropriate for those coming to the United States to perform specialized services. To qualify as specialized, the individual must hold a bachelor’s or higher degree (or an equivalent degree) in the specific specialty for which they seek employment. The employment must also require such a degree or its equivalent as minimum entry into the field.

O-1 Visa – Extraordinary Ability

O visas are issued to applicants with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business and athletics, or extraordinary achievement in motion picture and television production, and their essential support personnel. This visa requires both a job offer and an agent, who can be the same entity. In addition to a job offer and agent, applicants must meet three out of ten specific criteria.

J-1 Visas – Exchange Visitor

J-1 visas may be appropriate for those who wish to come to the United States to participate in exchange programs. These exchange programs may be for business, study, internships, training, au pairs, among others. Before applying for a visa, all exchange visitor applicants are required to be accepted and approved by an authorized program sponsor. When accepted, the applicant will receive from the educational institution or program sponsors the necessary approval documentation to be submitted when applying for a visa.

Family Based Green Card

Lawful permanent residence, or “Green Card”, can be obtained by establishing a relationship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member. Family members include spouses, children, parents and siblings of United States Citizens and in some cases, permanent residents. Generally, an initial petition is made to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. An approved petition is then process by the United States Department of State. At the Embassy, the U.S. government will ensure that the family member has no reasons to deny their entry, such as the person is likely to become dependent on public assistance or has committed certain crimes.

Employment Based Green Card

Lawful Permanent Residence, or Green Card, may be obtained based on a job offer and/or an individual´s education and work history. There are numerous classifications under which a petition for a employment based immigrant visa can be made. These include extraordinary ability, higher education, skilled worker, among others.

How we can help you?

With each visa discussed above, USA DENMARK LAW has extensive experience in assisting companies and individuals in every step of the process. From the initial review of eligibility to compiling the appropriate documents to scheduling and preparing for the visa interview, USA DENMARK LAW has the experience required to expertly prepare an application and solve issues as they arise in the process.

Our services cost less than most think when they contact us. We have made our work cost-efficient by delivering an all-around solution. We have fixed prices on many of our services. However, we can provide a cost estimate on services that do not have a fixed  price.

It is recommended to engage an attorney in the early stages of considering to start a business in the United States. There are many legal matters and considerations that need to be addressed early on and which, otherwise, become obstacles or cause problems at later stages.

Danish and American contract law is different in many ways. American contracts are typically more comprehensive and detailed than Danish contracts. We do sometimes come across a case where a Danish business wishes to translate and reuse a Danish contract in the United States. This is not recommended. In addition, the Danish contracts often do not follow the typical structure that is the norm with contracts in the United States.  

In the United States, the majority of contracts follow a standardized structure, follow typical logical principles, and use standardized terms. If a contract does not follow this structure, principles and terms, then an opposing party may become hesitant because Americans expect contracts to follow American custom.