US Expansion Playbook: Choosing the Right US Entity
May 5, 2026Forvis Mazars, in collaboration with Nelson Mullins, invites you to a webinar focused on helping foreign companies navigate the primary legal and tax decisions involved in expanding into the United States. While entering the U.S. market presents significant opportunities, choosing an unsuitable legal or tax structure can create unnecessary risk and cost. This webinar will explore key considerations, including whether a non-U.S. entity can operate directly in the U.S., when incorporation is required, and how entity choice affects legal liability and U.S. tax treatment. Participants will gain practical insights to help ensure the legal framework aligns with business objectives from the start.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate whether and how a foreign entity (including German entities) can conduct business in the U.S. and identify common challenges of operating without a U.S. entity.
- Compare U.S. entity types and understand how incorporation decisions impact legal liability and operational flexibility.
- Distinguish between U.S. tax classifications for entities and assess how classification impacts federal and state tax obligations.
CPE Information
1.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)
One CPE credit (pending approval) in the Taxes field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance during live broadcast.
Who’s This For
CFOs, tax directors, legal directors, and VPs of finance who are considering or actively planning U.S. market entry.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery Method
Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions to receive CPE credit.
Refund Policy
There is no fee associated with this event.
Program Level
Basic
Recommended Field of Study
Taxes
Advanced Preparation
None
If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
Forvis Mazars, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Presenter(s)
Justin Stenberg, Brooke Simpson, Manny Schoenhuber - Partner, Nelson Mullins