Can I open a branch of my Brazilian company in the U.S. with the EB-5?

Yes. It is possible to establish a branch or subsidiary of your Brazilian company in the United States. What defines the path is meeting the legal requirements on two fronts: the corporate side (business rules) and the immigration side (visa rules), which work together but are not the same thing.

When the goal is to take advantage of the EB-5, simply transferring the operation is not enough: beyond the investment, the U.S. enterprise must be structured to create the jobs required by the program and remain in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. In other words, the branch must also be planned through the lens of the visa requirements.

On the business side, opening a new unit typically involves adapting the legal and tax structure, obtaining licenses, and maintaining accounting practices that comply with U.S. law. These are layers that call for planning before the business opens.

For this reason, it is worth building the operation with the support of professionals who are familiar with both the business environment and immigration law, and confirming the updated requirements from official sources before taking the first steps.

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Victoria Harper

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As a journalist and lead editor at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps ensure that immigration topics are covered in a clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand way. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.