Legal Question in Business Law in Canada

Re: Regiastration of foreign company division

Two entirely separate issues here: first, the immigration issue; second, the business formation.

1. Suggest that you go to the Web site of AILA, contact the chapter chair of the area that you want to go to, and ask for help or a referral to a member that handles L-1 visas. Web site is http://aila.org/chapters.html

2. The structure for your US branch will probably depend most upon your country of origin and the provisions of any applicable tax treaty between your country and the US. If there is no treaty, then I would recommend that you use a limited liability company, which would be a "disregarded entity" for federal income tax purposes but will have the requisite formalities to confer liability protection upon the owner.

3. Dealing with all of your issues should cost roughly US$5,000.00 based upon my experience in handling such structures.