Foreign Entrepreneurs & E-2 Investors
Accounting and
Tax Services for
Foreign Entrepreneurs
Establish your U.S. business with confidence, with a CPA firm experienced in serving E-2 visa investors. We help entrepreneurs from abroad set up reliable accounting, stay on top of U.S. tax obligations, and build a strong financial foundation, from launch through growth.
What we help you set up
- Business launch and QuickBooks Online setup
- Monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting
- Business and individual tax preparation
- Payroll and contractor reporting
- Tax planning and advisory
Your U.S. accounting partner
Launching in the U.S. takes
more than capital and customers
Entrepreneurs who come to the United States must also set up reliable accounting systems, understand federal and state tax obligations, keep accurate financial records, and plan for sustainable growth. The rules can look very different from those at home.
Our CPA-led team works with foreign entrepreneurs who are establishing, acquiring, or operating U.S. businesses, including clients operating under E-2 visa arrangements. Our goal is to be your ongoing accounting and tax partner year-round, not only at tax time.
Working with your immigration attorney. We provide accounting, tax compliance, and financial advisory services. Immigration legal advice, E-2 eligibility opinions, and legal entity formation are handled by qualified attorneys. We are glad to coordinate with your counsel.
who we help
Support for every stage
of your U.S. business
New E-2 entrepreneurs
Opening a new U.S. business? We set up QuickBooks, your bookkeeping routine, tax registration guidance, and a plan for your first year of filings.
Established business owners
Already operating? We handle monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, financial statements, and business tax returns so you can focus on running the business.
Investors acquiring a U.S. business
Buying an existing company? We help with financial review, converting the books to your systems, and setting up ongoing tax compliance after the purchase.
We work with service businesses such as cleaning, consulting, beauty, marketing, technology, and home services, as well as businesses with employees.
Service Packages
Three ways to work with us
Most clients start with Elite Business Launch and continue with monthly Business Accounting &
Compliance. International tax advisory is added only when your situation calls for it.
Setup + monthly
Elite Business Launch
For entrepreneurs preparing to open a U.S. business.
Starting at $300/month + Setup fee $350
- Business and accounting consultation: business model, expected revenue, entity, ownership, and your role
- QuickBooks Online setup, customized chart of accounts, bank and credit card connections
- Review of federal, Florida, and local registrations and filing obligations
- Procedures for receipts, separating business and personal spending, and tracking owner contributions
- Then each month: bookkeeping, bank and credit card reconciliations, and monthly financial statements
You receive: a configured accounting system, a tax compliance checklist, a filing calendar, a written summary of next steps, and monthly financial statements.
Setup + Monthly · Core service
Business Accounting & Compliance
Ongoing accounting and routine compliance for operating businesses.
Starting at $350/month + Setup fee $350
plus a one-time onboarding fee
- Monthly transaction categorization
- Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet
- Monthly cash flow review
- Quarterly financial review
- Tax deadline calendar monitoring
- Year-end accounting preparation
| Up to 50 transactions | $350 |
|---|---|
| 51–100 | $450 |
| 101–200 | $550 |
| 201–300 | $650 |
| More than 300 | Custom quote |
Available add-ons: payroll, sales tax returns, bills and invoicing, bookkeeping cleanup, and business and individual tax returns.
Setup + Monthly · Advisory
International Entrepreneur Tax Advisory
For owners who need ongoing tax planning or cross-border coordination.
Starting at $750/month + Setup fee $350
plus a one-time onboarding fee
- Quarterly tax planning and estimated tax review
- Budgeting, cash flow, and owner compensation planning
- Review of your U.S. tax residency considerations
- Coordination with your immigration attorney and foreign tax advisers
- Year-end tax planning and performance review
Scoped separately when needed: Forms 5472 and 1120, Form 5471, FBAR, treaty and foreign tax credit analysis, and nonresident (Form 1040-NR) or dual-status individual returns.
Fees depend on the number of transactions, accounts, locations, payroll, and reporting complexity.
Every engagement starts with a consultation and a written engagement letter that lists exactly what
is included.
How it works
From first call to monthly
reports in about two weeks
1
DAY 1
Initial consultation
We learn about your business, ownership, where the owners live for tax purposes, and your plans in the U.S.
2
DAYS 1-3
Engagement letter
You receive a clear written scope with included services, fees, and deadlines before any work begins. Any additional work is quoted and agreed in writing first.
3
DAYS 2-4
Secure document upload
You share only the documents we need, such as formation records, EIN letter, and prior returns, through our secure client portal.
4
DAYS 4-6
Tax and accounting assessment
We identify your filing obligations, payroll and sales tax needs, and any international reporting that may apply.
5
DAYS 6-10
Accounting setup
We configure QuickBooks, connect your bank feeds, and set up a chart of accounts built for your type of business.
6
EVERY MONTH
Ongoing reporting
We reconcile your accounts and deliver monthly financial statements on an agreed schedule, once your records are in.
E-2 is an immigration
status, not a tax status
Your visa does not decide how you are taxed. Your tax obligations depend on your days of presence in the U.S., how your business is structured, who owns it, and where your income comes from.
We review each owner’s situation individually so nothing is missed.
Common questions
What we review for foreign-
owned businesses
Am I a U.S. tax resident?
It depends. Owners may be U.S. tax residents, nonresident aliens, or dual-status taxpayers in
a given year. We look at the substantial presence test, available exceptions, and
any tax treaty that may apply.
Which tax returns does my business need to file?
That depends on whether your business is taxed as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, and on whether any owners are foreign persons. We map out your federal and Florida filing requirements and add them to your filing calendar.
What is Form 5472, and does it apply to me?
A foreign-owned single-member U.S. LLC may need to file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 when certain conditions are met. Foreign-owned corporations have different requirements. We determine what applies based on your actual facts.
What Florida requirements apply to my business?
Depending on your business, these may include the annual report filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), sales and use tax registration, reemployment tax for employers, corporate income tax for C corporations, and a local business tax receipt. We add the ones that apply to your filing calendar.
Does my company need to file a beneficial ownership (BOI) report?
Beneficial ownership reporting rules changed in 2025, and foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. may still have reporting requirements. We review the current rules for your company as part of your assessment.
Do I need to report my foreign bank accounts?
Some owners have FBAR or other foreign financial account reporting requirements. Whether these apply depends on your residency status and account balances. We review this as part of your assessment.
What do I need to know about payroll and contractors?
If you hire employees or pay contractors, you may have employment tax filings, Forms W-9 to collect, and Forms 1099 to issue. We help you set these up correctly from the start.
Will I need to make estimated tax payments?
Many business owners and corporations must pay estimated taxes during the year. We can help you determine whether payments are required and plan for them.
Why Elite
Why foreign entrepreneurs choose us
CPA-led
Your accounting and tax work is led by a licensed CPA.
E-2 experience
Practical experience serving entrepreneurs operating under E-2 visas.
Clear onboarding
A step-by-step setup process designed for new businesses.
Reliable reporting
Monthly financial statements you can count on.
Coordinated advice
We work alongside your immigration attorney and international tax specialists.
Let's talk about your U.S. business
Contact Elite Accounting & Consulting to discuss your business, accounting needs, and tax compliance requirements. Your first consultation is free.
Elite Accounting & Consulting provides accounting, tax, and financial advisory services and does not provide immigration or legal advice. Immigration matters, E-2 eligibility, and legal entity formation should be addressed with a qualified attorney. Tax and reporting obligations depend on each client’s facts and current law. Listed fees are starting points; final fees are confirmed in a written engagement letter.
