A lot of cash-strapped startups don't like to hear this but penny- pinching now can cost your dearly later. Get a US attorney to handle your US-based company matters. They will walk through the pros and cons on tax, IP ownership, investor requirements (if you think you'll raise venture or angel money), immigration considerations, which US states you expect to have customers in, consequences of Australian state and federal grant monies, and on it goes. The good news is US attorneys approach the work with an entrepreneurs view of the world, i.e. how to grow your buisness and maximize profits so they also take into account the need to be near the customer. Drop me an email if you want to chat about this offline or need referals. Viki.
On Jan 24, 9:50 pm, Cris Pearson <c...@atariboy.com> wrote: > Hey all! > > We are going through the process of figuring out > structure for a new venture. > > More than 50% of customers will be in the US and we may also be > looking for US based VC in the future so I assume it's best to have a > US company. > > Our counsel are batting around many options. There seems to be issues > with having a US company but all the admin and dev work happens > outside of the US. (the 'nexus of control' in their speak) > > Have any of you had to deal with this? > > Are there any suggested set ups? > > Thanks for any input! > > / Cris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://tr.im/ujKF No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself: http://tr.im/ujMm To post to this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en
