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U.S. Expansion Strategy Diagnostic - Plan First

For serious brands who need marketplace, tax, structure, and verification aligned before scaling U.S. sales.

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Marketplace Lock

We confirm what each platform requires and where brands get stuck.

  • Fastest safe path to launch or update
  • Avoidable review triggers flagged early
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Tax Lock

We map your U.S. tax exposure level and the triggers that change it.

  • FBA/3PL, U.S. inventory, U.S. people, treaties, state exposure
  • Matched to the right CPA/attorney (and TP support when foreign + U.S. entities interact)
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Structure Lock

We validate whether your current setup can scale without a rebuild later.

  • Existing entity vs new U.S. entity path
  • Ownership + tax profile aligned with marketplaces and banking
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Verification Lock

We prevent KYC mismatches that cause freezes and re-verification failures.

  • Addresses, documents, responsible parties aligned
  • KYC is tightening; we keep your profile verifiable as you scale

Conquer U.S. market entry with confidence, align marketplaces, tax, structure, and KYC before you scale.

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imgMeet Scott Letourneau

U.S. Expansion Architect helping serious brands align marketplace, tax, structure, and KYC before scaling.

I help e-commerce brands avoid costly mistakes that happen when marketplaces, banks, and tax advisors each see a different story.
My CEO Blueprint is where we first align the plan.

  • 28+ years helping U.S. and international clients with entity structuring and compliance
  • Amazon Agency Partner, Main Street Certified Tax Advisor®
  • Network of vetted U.S. CPAs/attorneys (sales tax, income tax, transfer pricing) matched to complexity and risk tolerance

If you’re serious about scaling U.S. sales, this diagnostic is the fastest way to get clarity before you file, switch entities, or submit KYC.

FAQ: Is this tax or legal advice?

This session is education, planning, and coordination. We do not provide legal advice, tax opinions, or file returns.
Where needed, we connect you with vetted CPAs/attorneys you engage separately.

Get Your CEO Blueprint

Plan first, align marketplace, tax, structure, and KYC, then scale with confidence.

imgLet’s ensure your U.S. expansion is seamless and successful.

We are not a filing service. We are the team you use when your U.S. setup must pass platform verification, banking KYC, and tax reality checks without do-overs.

Most failures happen because three systems see three different stories:

  • the marketplace
  • the bank or payment processor
  • the tax and compliance profile

Our process aligns four things so they match:

  • marketplace requirements
  • tax posture
  • entity and ownership structure
  • KYC and verification documents

What makes us different

  • 29+ years supporting U.S. and international clients, 7,000+ served
  • Amazon Agency Partner and Main Street Certified Tax Advisor
  • Multistate compliance mindset, including nexus and foreign qualification risk
  • Vetted partner bench for sales tax, income tax, and transfer pricing, matched to complexity

Bottom line
We help you build one coherent U.S. operating story that platforms accept, and that stays defensible later.

U.S. expansion is straightforward when your marketplace onboarding, tax posture, entity structure, and KYC documents all agree.

In this diagnostic, we map the safest path using either your existing company or a new U.S. entity based on what you are trying to do and what the platforms verify in real life.

You will leave with

  • A clear launch path: use your current entity or form a new U.S. entity
  • A matched posture for W-9 and verification flows, so you do not certify the wrong thing
  • A prioritized next steps list: what to fix first, what to avoid, what to delegate

If your setup passes, we route you into execution support. If it does not, we route you into alignment or a full build so you do not waste time submitting a denial.

Marketplace verification delays usually come from mismatches, not missing effort, the platform sees one story, your documents show another.

We help you avoid avoidable rejections by aligning your entity profile, W-8/W-9 posture, addresses, responsible parties, and supporting documents with what the marketplace and your bank/processor will actually accept.

  • Identify the highest-risk KYC “mismatch points” before you submit
  • Strengthen your documentation and sequence so you don’t burn time in reviews
  • Set realistic expectations, platforms control approvals, we control preparation and alignment

TikTok Shop is one of the most compliance-heavy entry points for global brands. Most rejections come from KYC mismatches, not effort.

We help you align the U.S. entity profile, W-9 posture, address stack, and PBR requirements so your submission is consistent and defensible on the first pass.

  • Clarify what TikTok requires for your U.S. profile (W-9, address, and verification expectations)
  • Reduce risk of re-verification failures by aligning documents, responsible parties, and business story
  • Set realistic expectations, approval is controlled by TikTok, we control preparation and alignment

Shopify Payments and Stripe approvals are driven by KYC and operating profile, not just having an LLC. Most account holds happen when the business story and documents don’t line up.

We help you align structure, ownership, and verification inputs so processors see one coherent story across your entity, address stack, banking, and platform activity.

  • Identify the most common processor “mismatch points” before you apply or scale volume
  • Align the KYC profile (entity, ownership, addresses, supporting docs) to reduce holds and shutdown risk
  • Build a plan that supports long-term processing, not a temporary workaround

We do not sell bank accounts or provide standalone banking recommendations. In the CEO Blueprint, we evaluate banking and address requirements as part of your complete verification and compliance story, based on what you are trying to accomplish across platforms and payments.

When Scott builds your CEO Blueprint, one of the key areas we map is the address stack and operational presence profile that your bank, payment processor, and marketplace will verify, and how those choices impact your tax posture and long term defensibility.

  • Clarify what level of U.S. presence is actually required for your situation and what is not
  • Align EIN and business profile details, addresses, and ownership signals so they tell one coherent story under review
  • Identify when an operating

U.S. tax outcomes for global brands change when your facts change, including U.S. inventory, FBA or 3PL usage, U.S. personnel involved, dependent agent risk, treaty positions, and state exposure.

In the CEO Blueprint, we map your likely U.S. exposure level and the triggers that could shift it, then coordinate next steps with the right CPA or attorney for your complexity and risk tolerance. Any tax professional engagement is separate, and you choose who to hire.

  • Map your current U.S. tax exposure level and what would change it as you scale
  • Align W-8 or W-9 posture and entity classification so filings match the marketplace story
  • Connect you with vetted U.S. tax pros for income tax, sales tax, and transfer pricing when needed

For growing brands, funding does not start with lenders. It starts with a bankable, verifiable profile, including a clean entity structure, aligned KYC, and credible financial documentation.

In the CEO Blueprint, we help you build the foundation that makes funding and credit options realistic, then introduce vetted partners where appropriate based on your scale, goals, and risk tolerance. We do not sell funding and we do not guarantee approvals.

  • Strengthen bankability by aligning entity posture and KYC details before you apply
  • Clarify realistic funding lanes for your model, such as cards, working capital, or inventory funding
  • Set expectations clearly: approvals depend on lenders, and our role is preparation and positioning

For growing brands, funding doesn’t start with lenders; it starts with a bankable, verifiable profile: clean entity structure, aligned KYC, and credible financial documentation.

We help you build the foundation that makes funding and credit options realistic, then introduce vetted partners where appropriate based on your scale, goals, and risk tolerance.

  • Strengthen bankability (entity + KYC alignment before you apply)
  • Clarify funding lanes (cards, working capital, inventory funding) that fit your model
  • No guarantees, approvals depend on lenders; we control preparation and positioning

Marketplace collection helps, but it doesn’t erase sales tax obligations for serious brands, especially when you use FBA/3PL inventory or expand beyond one channel.

We map your likely sales tax exposure, clarify where registrations and filings are needed (and where they’re not), then connect you with vetted sales tax firms to execute based on your facts and volume.

  • Identify likely nexus triggers (inventory, thresholds, multi-channel expansion)
  • Create a practical registration and filing plan aligned to risk tolerance
  • Match you with top sales tax partners for implementation and ongoing filings

imgNeed a written U.S. expansion action plan?

CEO-led diagnostic + written roadmap for marketplace, tax, structure, and KYC.

Schedule Your Strategic Diagnostic

imgHow We’ve Helped Sellers Expand and Thrive

As a non-resident, I needed to find someone I could rely on and who wouldn’t let me down with the details. That’s exactly what I found with Scott and his excellent team. The LLC formation process is structured, and questions are answered quickly and patiently. The knowledge and experience of Scott and his team are worth their weight in gold, especially for eCommerce sellers.

Sasha, Estonia

It was a great consultation call that showed me all the steps necessary to operate a legit foreign-owned LLC, providing all the resources and all the tax implications. I couldn’t ask for more. If you have trouble with Shopify Payments or any other payment processor, don’t hesitate.

Emanuel Dimitriu, Romania
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What I like most about Scott Letourneau and NCP is their incredible knowledge and commitment to being honorable.

Sandy Botkin, CPA & ESQ.
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I definitely recommend working with NCP and Scott Letourneau, do whatever it takes to solidify the core of your business in regards to building your business empire.

Nik Halik
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If you want to launch a U.S. – based business, Scott Letourneau and his team are THE leading authorities. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Spike Humer
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Scott Letourneau and his team are the experts in helping you incorporate and do things RIGHT!

Todd Falcone

Scott and his team are the best for a new Company. They understand the process needed to keep you safe and are fast and easy! Don’t get caught using a cheap service. These guys are fair and reasonable and handle all your needs. I highly recommend Scott and his team and will use them again.

Cy Pilkington

Scott and his team have always been there for my clients and me and have provided us with superb customer service for over 20 years. I highly recommend it to anyone needing to set up an entity and all that is associated with it.

Adi Mor

We have been working with Scott and the team for years now, initially for incorporation, banking setup, and sales tax registrations. We now use their mail forwarding service, which is far more reliable than other companies we have tried. They are always responsive and helpful.

Adam Lambert, UK

Big shoutout to Scott and the wonderful team for going above and beyond to help us recently through their virtual address service. We needed something attended to that was time-critical, and they could expedite important mail to us, following up every step of the way. It was such a relief to know we could depend on this fantastic service, and I particularly recommend it to anyone running a business outside the US.

Rose Pullman, Australia

Scott and his team are rock-solid in their support. Setting up a business and doing most business-related things rarely go smoothly without unexpected hiccups. I am so relieved to have them help me through each unexpected hiccup. The few dollars more I spent working with Scott and his team are worth their weight in gold because it means I am not left with my frustrations and confusion when I run into the inevitable obstacles along the way.

Peter McMahon, Australia

Amazing service! I am so glad to get in touch with such an honest and professional company. They worked on our different issues well-planned, step by step, and solved all the problems quickly. Thanks to the team, we could open our LLC company within 48 hours and receive our business insurance for Amazon in just one day. And all of these were done at reasonable prices.

Tufan Acil, UK

Amazing service, super fast and efficient. This company helped me open an LLC and get full insurance coverage for my business in less than a week. The service was excellent, and the response time was minimal. Thank you!

Idan G-A, Israel

A serious company with a very well-prepared team does its job well. I recommend them with confidence.

Ovidiu Boldizsar, Denmark

Lovely people to deal with. I use their virtual address service for Shopify and Amazon. They’ve helped with everything I need from set up to mail scanning and address verification.

Lewis Baylis, UK

“…On behalf of myself and my brand new company, I want to thank Scott and all of his staff for the wonderful job they’ve done, the absolute excellent service that they give all of their clients.”

Charlene

“…I would recommend NCP to anyone who wants to get their business started off on the right foot.”

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Ordering FAQs

1. Why do you recommend starting with the CEO Blueprint instead of jumping straight into LLC formation, address services, or utility bill help for Stripe, Amazon, banking, or other U.S. requirements?

Here’s the deal: KYC rules have changed, and an operational presence is key. Depending upon your goals as a U.S. or foreign brand looking to expand to a U.S. marketplace, or open a Stripe account, what you have set up may not work at all. Plan with Scott first.

When it comes to a U.S. office and utility bill, there’s usually more to it than meets the eye.

We’ve seen it before: clients order our services, thinking they include coaching or consulting to fix their Amazon account, only to find out that their account still isn’t verified (often due to unrelated issues) or that their U.S. LLC needs amendments. That’s why we kick things off with a strategic diagnostic with Scott, take a step back to look at the big picture of your goals, and see if the pathway you are on makes sense or if you should implement plan B or C.

Additionally, we need to vet you for our partners, as we don’t want to work with bad actors looking to cut corners, like Amazon, Shopify, and Stripe.

2. Can I send Scott an outline of my questions prior to our call as part of his strategic diagnostic plan?

Yes, that is recommended to keep you and our call focused. Scott will review your outline of questions as part of your call time, right at the start, during the first 5 minutes. He’ll take this time to fully understand your situation, asking a few key questions to ensure he has the complete picture.

This step is crucial because sometimes you might be heading down the wrong path, and Scott’s here to help steer you in the right direction.

By understanding where you’re coming from and where you’re headed, Scott ensures you get the best recommendations and resources to achieve your goals.

3. Will Scott share his screen with any PDFs, outlines, or charts about U.S. entities, taxes, or banking options that will help clarify my best strategy?

During the call, Scott will share his screen to walk you through the relevant sections of any PDFs or charts that apply to your situation. He has over 100 different PDFs, charts, or tools, which anyone may be helpful with to get you clarity during the call. Scott has his AI GPTs programmed with hundreds of uploads and recordings from over the years to use as a resource on your call.

4. Will Scott recommend and your team implement the best U.S. entity for my situation?

Yes. The CEO Blueprint is where Scott confirms the correct entity path for your goals and verification realities, then routes you to the right implementation lane with our team.

Most providers only file what you ask for. We do the pre-work to determine whether the filing will hold up under marketplace verification, banking, payment processor KYC, and IRS alignment. That includes confirming the correct tax posture for your use case, ownership and control signals, operating agreement requirements, EIN and address coherence, and the practical constraints that show up on platforms like TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Stripe-style processors.

That is why we recommend that you let us handle the build end-to-end. If you have already formed elsewhere, we can still help. Still, we typically start with an alignment review to unpack the filing, identify mismatches, and correct the issues that cause denials or downstream tax exposure. As one example, an LLC taxed as a C corporation requires different structuring language and supporting documentation than a standard single-member or multi-member LLC.

Bottom line: we do not just form an entity. We build a platform-ready operating profile that can be verified and defended.

Our Verified Expansion Diagnostic is the pre-flight screening that makes sure your entity, tax posture, EIN details, and ownership story match what platforms and banks verify before anything is finalized.

5. Can Scott assess my U.S. tax situation as part of the CEO Blueprint?

Scott will provide a clear overview of your U.S. tax situation and the marketplaces you intend to sell on, which will inform how you approach the tax interview and position yourself to qualify for banking, merchant accounts, marketplaces, and more. While the initial call will put you on the right track, a comprehensive tax plan may require more time. Your home-country tax professional must be aligned with how this affects your situation there. Scott will guide you on the key questions to ask, ensuring your overall plan is cohesive and beneficial.

Scott’s profound knowledge in these areas is why his company is highly sought after for U.S. entity formation. While NCP doesn’t handle U.S. tax returns, we’re part of a tax and legal mastermind group with over 300 experts, including top U.S. CPAs and tax attorneys, and we can recommend the right professional based on your specific needs.

6. Will I get advice on the best banking setup for my U.S. business?

Scott’s got the inside scoop on the best banking options to fit your needs. On your Zoom call, he’ll pull up his exclusive U.S. banking spreadsheet and walk you through which banks are possible for you to set up with, along with all the requirements, whether it’s full-service giants like Citibank, Chase, Wells Fargo, or others that might require a bit more legwork and travel.

The blueprint will provide a detailed, step-by-step plan covering your tax situation, recommendations, and U.S. tax (sales and income) and transfer pricing resources as needed (their professional fees are separate).

7. What about Shopify Payments, can Scott cover the requirements and costs?

Scott will walk you through the key requirements and costs to get set up with Shopify Payments. Shopify Payments can be complex, with several options that incur additional fees for the operational presence requirement. This may also impact your U.S. tax requirements.

Keep in mind that even Shopify states that meeting all the requirements doesn’t guarantee qualification; every client’s situation is unique.

Whether you’ve already sold over $1M or you’re just starting out, the internal process with Shopify is out of our control. Stripe might be an alternative, but it has similarly stringent requirements. And remember, getting an account open is one thing; keeping it open is another.

8. Can you help me with the process and steps to obtain a U.S. credit card for my U.S. LLC?

Yes (with caution, here’s why). Having a U.S. credit card for your U.S. LLC can be incredibly beneficial, especially if you’re working with U.S. retailers and vendors or running ads on platforms like Amazon, Google, Instagram, or Facebook. A U.S. credit card, or even better, an American Express card with cash back or rewards, can make transactions smoother and more efficient.

However, obtaining a U.S. credit card as a non-U.S. resident isn’t fast or straightforward, but it’s definitely achievable over time. Most credit cards require an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and a solid credit history in the U.S., which takes time to build. We’ve helped many clients in similar situations successfully navigate this process.

11. Does Scott help if I am a U.S. resident with the best entity and U.S. tax strategies to help me put more money in my pocket? I need to accelerate my retirement plan, and I may need a new CPA that understands more advanced strategies.

Yes, Scott Letourneau can absolutely help if you’re a U.S. resident looking for the best entity structure and U.S. tax strategies to put more money in your pocket and accelerate your retirement plan.

As a Main Street Certified Tax Advisor through the Mark J. Kohler tax and legal group, Scott has extensive experience with advanced strategies, including entity formation, hiring family members, maximizing business write-offs, and implementing retirement strategies tailored to your needs.

If you’re considering switching to a CPA who understands these more advanced strategies, Scott can provide valuable insights and guidance. He has broken down all the top strategies from the group, many of which you will receive as bonuses when we form your U.S. company. These strategies are designed to help you achieve your financial goals more efficiently.

13. What if my call leads to additional support services?

No problem, if you need more help after your call, Scott’s team will follow up with the next steps. Whether it’s more consulting, coaching, or specialized services, we’ll make sure you’re fully supported.

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