For many international investors, the initial instinct is to head for “brand name” states like California, New York, or Florida. However, savvy E-2 buyers are increasingly looking toward the South and Midwest.
Immigration and Business Buying for Foreign Nationals
Immigration and Business Buying for Foreign Nationals
Selling Your Business? Pass the Transferability Test
When it comes to selling your business, one critical question determines its true value: Can it thrive without you? Buyers aren’t just purchasing your revenue—they’re investing in a system that works independently of the owner. That’s where the Transferability Test comes in.
E2 Visas in the Age of MAGA
With the new administration there has been a marked difference in how E2 visas are processed. In this podcast we address some of what we have learned of late
When Good Advice Gets Ignored: A Cautionary Tale of Immigration, Business Buying, and Somali Pirates
Never Assume the Wire Will Clear
International transfers can be delayed, frozen, or hijacked. Build safeguards. Use U.S. escrow agents. Don’t leave the final piece of a deal hanging on cross-border transfers without backup.
Do You Need a Lawyer to Buy or Sell a Business? Yes — And Here’s Why Legal Creativity Matters
Example 3: Employees and Non-Competes
If the seller is staying in the industry, a strong lawyer ensures airtight non-competes. If employees are moving to the buyer, their contracts might need to be rewritten. These aren’t just legal formalities — they’re key to protecting business value.