International Entrepreneurs
Practical U.S. tax and registration setup for founders establishing a new U.S. business.
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International Clients & U.S. Business Setup
For international entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and foreign companies establishing or expanding operations in the United States, with U.S. tax, business-registration and administrative setup support.
U.S. Business Setup
Foreign Company Expansion
U.S. tax, registration, and administrative support for foreign companies establishing or expanding a U.S. business presence.
Learn more →Foreign-Owned U.S. Businesses
Federal and California tax-compliance review based on ownership and entity classification.
Learn more →International Virtual Consultations
Sharif Tax Firm offers virtual consultations for international clients through Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, or another mutually agreed communication platform. Appointments may be coordinated across international time zones, subject to availability.
All consultations are by appointment only.
U.S. Business Setup
Assistance may include EIN applications, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) services where applicable, federal and California tax registrations, seller’s permit/CDTFA registration, employer tax accounts, bookkeeping setup, business tax preparation, and ongoing tax compliance.
Common Setup Needs
- EIN applications
- California tax registrations
- Seller’s permits and CDTFA registration
- Local business registrations
- DBA / Fictitious Business Name assistance
- ITIN / CAA services where appropriate
- Bookkeeping system and tax-account setup
- Federal and California business tax compliance
Based in Beverly Hills. Serving Clients Internationally.
Sharif Tax Firm is based in Beverly Hills, California and assists domestic and international clients with U.S. federal and California tax matters, business registrations and tax-focused administrative setup. International clients can begin the process remotely through scheduled telephone, Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp consultations.
Cross-Border Tax Considerations
Ownership of a U.S. business by a non-U.S. person may create U.S. tax, information-reporting and withholding obligations. Requirements vary depending on entity classification, ownership, transactions, residency and applicable tax treaties. Each international engagement is reviewed based on its specific facts.