How to invest in the United States?

Investing in the United States is a way to keep your capital safe, since the country is considered the strongest economy in the world. With a solid and stable financial market, its strong currency guarantees profitable investments for investors with different profiles.

Before investing, it is necessary to know your objective: do you want to invest money in the United States in order to get a permanent visa, the green card, or do you just want to see your money earn money in a safe economy?

If your goal is to invest in the United States to get permanent permission, you will get the E-B5 visa. To apply for it, you must make an investment of at least US$$ 800,000 in areas of high unemployment or US$$ 1.05 million in other areas of the country. But beware, this must be a new business that generates at least ten direct jobs and that is profitable for at least two years.

In this case, one can invest in stores, factories, and even farms. The most common is to invest in a regional center, where several investors form a partnership to make a large project viable that will be managed by third parties.

And in the E-B5 mode there is no buying and selling, such as purchasing a property in exchange for the investment.

To apply for the E-B5, the investor must prove high income or other assets, that the money to be invested has a lawful origin, and that the business is profitable.

The process for getting the Green Card works in two steps: the first is to make the investment and present the documents showing that all requirements have been met. This way it is already possible to get the visa for two years.

The second stage begins after this period when the American government analyzes whether the business generated jobs and was carried out in a proper manner. If everything is ok, the investor receives the Green Card, which is valid for ten years and can be renewed.

Now, if you want to invest in the United States with the aim of multiplying your capital, know that you don't need a lot of money. There are several safe ways.

One of them is buy stocks in american companiesThis way you diversify your portfolio and even have a better chance of seeing your money pay off, since the dollar is a strong currency.

Another possibility is invest in real estate in the United States. The real estate market is booming and attracts investors from all over the world, especially to invest in the state of Florida. In Orlando, for example, it is possible to find houses for US$ 300 thousand, which can be rented even for seasons. It is worth remembering that besides the value of the property, there are still taxes and maintenance costs.

If you don't like to take risks, invest in North American franchises is a good option. The business model has several advantages, such as a business plan, business advice, and a well-known brand in the United States.

You only need to make an initial investment to buy the franchise and pay the royalties of the business. If you still think it is risky, know that the United States has several Brazilian franchises.

Have you thought about investing in BDR - Brazilian Depositary Receipts? This is the way to invest in American assets without taking the resources out of Brazil. Known as certificates of deposit of securities, they are linked to different international investments.

BDRs are securities backed by shares of global companies. When you buy a BDR you are acquiring a piece of paper that is traded in the Brazilian stock exchange and quoted in Brazilian Reais, but that will have its quotation varying according to stocks from other countries and also according to the dollar to real exchange rate, since in Brazil BDRs are mostly from US companies.

One of the main advantages of investing in the United States through BDRs is convenience, as it is very convenient to do the operation, since the certificates are traded in Brazilian Reais on the Brazilian Stock Exchange. Another great advantage is that with BDRs there is no need to pay remittance fees to send the money abroad. With direct investment, you can spend up to 1.7% on this fee.

Another big plus point is that BDRs are not subject to US inheritance tax, which is applied for those who have more than US$ 60 thousand dollars invested in US brokerages.

One of the ways to investment in the United States is to start a company. To do this, the business needs to be registered at the office of the Secretary of State where the establishment will operate. After submitting the application, the government will review all the documentation before approving or not the business license. 

The time it takes to complete this process varies from state to state, so it is necessary to check the official website of the government in your region for the time frame. It usually takes between one and six weeks for the US government to approve an LLC or Corporation application. However, in some cases the time is even longer.

In New York State, for example, by paying a fee, it is possible to request an emergency review. The reduction in this case can be up to three working days. 

Since opening a business in the United States is bureaucratic, CR Accounting and Consulting can help you through the entire legal process of opening a business, as well as provide advice on taxes, US law, accounting, and all the legal and bureaucratic aspects of the business.

We carry out the entire process of opening a company in the United States, leaving you able to start your operations in the American market.

This is a simple, fast and practical way to invest in a country with a solid and reliable economy.