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Launching in the U.S. Made Simple
Expanding your business to the United States is an exciting opportunity—but it comes with unique challenges. At the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC), we’re here to ensure your journey is seamless, efficient, and impactful. Our Softlanding Services provide the expertise, resources, and connections you need to establish and grow your business in the USA.
Comprehensive Support for Starting Your Business
We offer a full suite of services to guide you through every step of starting or expanding your business in the U.S. market:
- Company Formation: Navigate the process of opening a subsidiary or establishing your business in the USA with ease.
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Access expert legal support to ensure you meet all U.S. regulations and requirements.
- Accounting & Financial Setup: Simplify your accounting processes with tailored support, from tax filing to financial planning.
- Office Solutions: Find the ideal workspace to kickstart your operations, whether it’s co-working spaces or dedicated offices.
- PEO Services: Manage payroll, benefits, and HR compliance efficiently through Professional Employer Organizations.
- Hiring & Talent Acquisition: Build a strong team with help from our recruitment partners and network.
What Makes FACC Softlanding Unique?
Connections That Drive Success
Beyond services, what truly sets us apart is our community-driven approach. As a member of the FACC, you gain access to an unparalleled network of entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders who have successfully navigated the same journey.
- Learn from Their Experience: Connect with peers who have faced similar challenges and gain valuable insights from their lessons learned.
- Collaborate with Like-Minded Leaders: Join exclusive peer discussions where CEOs and entrepreneurs share strategies and solutions that work.
- Build Meaningful Relationships: Tap into a supportive community that fosters collaboration, mentorship, and growth.
Why Choose FACC for Your U.S. Expansion?
- Proven Expertise: With years of experience supporting businesses in their U.S. expansion, we understand the nuances of the American market.
- Tailored Solutions: We adapt our services to fit the unique needs of your business.
- A Vibrant Network: Leverage the strength of a community that spans industries, geographies, and expertise.
Program Designed to Establish & Grow Your Presence in the U.S
WHAT WE OFFER
- Engage in peer-to-peer meetings with companies that have successfully made the move to Texas
- Facilitate connections with key stakeholders to simplify business establishment.
- Provide cultural insights to help companies adapt to the local environment.
- Offer customized “city day discovery” programs to identify the best business location.
- Tailored support with legal, financial, and business expert partnerships.
- Assistance with setting up a legal entity, tax guidance, talent acquisition, office space, and networks.
Case Study
Choosing U.S. Headquarters Location
NAOS
A major French cosmetics brand (Bioderma) distributes its products in the U.S. market but currently lacks a physical presence.
Goals
Explore Houston and Dallas to determine the most suitable city for their future U.S. office. Coordinate meetings with economic development officials, real estate brokers, legal experts, peer-topeer networks, and HR benefits specialists.
Impact
Provided a comprehensive market analysis of both cities, aiding NAOS in making an informed decision on their next step. Additionally, NAOS entrusted us with recruiting their future National Account Manager, the first hire for their upcoming office
Case Study
Opening a Subsidiary
Geolith
Geolith is an innovative French company pioneering sustainable lithium extraction.
BRIEF
Introduce leadership to U.S. lawyers, IP specialists, tax accountants, and other experts to launch the U.S. subsidiary. Hire the Country Manager who will be in charge of structuring the subsidiary.
Impact
Ease access to in-network recommendations.
Facilitate follow-up or expedite process with our in-network providers.
Hired the Country Manager within 2 months. Facilitate onboarding with PEO support.
OPTIONS & PRICING
ACCESS AND INTRO
The first step is to become an FACC member. This allows you to access market information and get introduced to our innetwork providers and members.
Pricing depends on the size of the company and the choice
EXPLORATION DAYS
We craft a program of full days/week of ecosystem exploration.
We can arrange meetings with:
- Peer-to-peer meetings at a leadership level to get insights from the industry
- Brokers
- Lawyers
- Insurance
- Accountants
- Economic Development
- Industry-related FACC members to get feedback
Pricing varies between 2k-8k depending on the length and program.
Ready to Take the Leap?
Let the FACC be your trusted partner in establishing and growing your business in the USA. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your success.
