Incorporating in the U.S. moves fast — the costly surprises come afterward. Two parallel legal systems, 50 states with diverging requirements, personal liability exposure for directors and officers: underestimating these realities carries a high price.

This whitepaper gives international companies a practical overview of the critical steps in setting up a U.S. subsidiary:

• Federal Law vs. State Law — the foundations of the U.S. legal system for company founders
• Delaware or your home state? — choosing the right state of incorporation
• Liability protection — how the subsidiary structure shields the parent company and its officers
• Insurance and litigation risk — don't underestimate America's litigious environment