Orbiss Blog: U.S. Tax, Accounting & Expansion Insights

U.S. Expansion Services: What International Companies Actually Need

Most international companies expanding into the U.S. need support in seven areas: entity formation, corporate tax, accounting, payroll, sales tax, int...

U.S. Subsidiary Tax and Accounting Requirements: A Guide for Foreign-Owned Companies

A foreign-owned U.S. subsidiary usually has five sets of obligations: federal income tax returns (Form 1120 for a corporation), related-party reportin...

EOR vs. U.S. Subsidiary: How to Choose When You Hire in the U.S.

An employer of record (EOR) lets you hire in the U.S. quickly without a U.S. company: the EOR employs the person and runs payroll on your behalf. A U....

Does Hiring One U.S. Employee Create Tax or Payroll Obligations?

Yes. Hiring even one employee who works in the United States can create U.S. payroll, tax, registration, insurance, and employment-law obligations.

U.S. Subsidiary Setup Checklist: What International Companies Need

Forming a U.S. subsidiary is only the beginning. To operate properly, it also needs core infrastructure (an EIN, a bank account and registrations), it...

EIN and ITIN for Foreign Founders: What You Need to Know

An EIN identifies your U.S. company for federal tax purposes. An ITIN identifies you as an individual when you have a U.S. federal tax purpose but are...

Estate and Gift Tax Exemption 2026: New $15 Million Limit Explained

For 2026, the federal estate and gift tax exemption is $15 million per person, or $30 million for a married couple, up from $13.99 million in 2025. Th...

Key U.S. Business Dates for the Second Half of 2026

The most important U.S. business dates in the second half of 2026 are July 31 (Q2 Form 941), September 15 (extended partnership and S corporation retu...

Working with U.S. Investors: The Tax and Compliance Traps French VCs Keep Overlooking

French funds can welcome U.S. investors, but they need to manage three levels of compliance: SEC securities rules, FATCA reporting and, above all, U.S...