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Reference entries on US business law for non-US entrepreneurs. Written for accuracy, not as advice.

Business Formation

Entity structure, state selection, and formation process

Legal structure, state selection, formation process, and tax classification for non-US entrepreneurs.

The legal separation between business entity formation and immigration status.

US tax forms, withholding obligations, and treaty considerations

W-8BEN, W-9, 1099-NEC, withholding obligations, and the US–Turkey tax treaty.

Contracts commonly required for US business operations

NDAs, service agreements, privacy policies, terms of service, and contractor agreements.

Frequently misunderstood aspects of US business law

LLC formation, tax obligations, immigration, contracts, and banking — what is commonly misunderstood.