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Market Entry

Breaking into the U.S. market? At GACC South, we turn ambition into action, helping German-speaking companies navigate the complex realities of U.S. expansion in the Southern U.S.

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Don’t just launch. Land with a plan. 

Entering the U.S. isn’t plug and play. We help you set up your U.S. entity, navigate tax and legal frameworks, and build your HR infrastructure. Backed by bilingual legal and tax experts, your expansion is smart, secure, and ready for long-term success. 

U.S. Market Entry – Secure, Supported, and Built for Growth 

Entering the U.S. market takes more than entrepreneurial drive – it requires legal clarity, operational structure, and local expertise. The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. (AHK USA – Süd) supports you from the initial company formation to hiring your first employees – with customized, compliant, and future-focused guidance. 

 

Part 1: Establishing Your U.S. Entity 

We connect you with experienced bilingual attorneys and CPAs who understand both German and U.S. legal and financial frameworks. 

Together with this dedicated task force, we support you in: 

 

  • Incorporating Your U.S. Company 
    We provide an overview of common legal structures (LLC, Corporation, etc.) and U.S. tax considerations, including referrals to the right legal and financial experts for your needs. 
  • Coordinating Your Expansion Team 
    We help you assemble and manage a personalized team of legal, tax, and insurance professionals to guide you through each step of the setup process. 
  • Identifying Licenses & Certifications 
    We assist in identifying any industry-specific permits, certifications, or operational requirements necessary for launching your business in the U.S. 

 

Part 2: Preparing for Hiring & HR Compliance 

A successful market entry goes beyond company formation. To become an effective U.S. employer, we help prepare your operations for a compliant and competitive hiring process: 

 

  • Developing Core HR Policies & Documents 
    We support you in drafting essential HR materials such as company handbooks, offer letters, and internal policies tailored to your industry and the state-specific legal framework. 
  • Compensation & Benefits Strategy 
    We advise on building competitive salary structures, bonus programs, and employee benefits packages suited to your sector, company size, and target region. 
  • Compliance & Talent Attraction 
    We help you select the right benefits (e.g., health insurance, PTO, supplementary coverage) to attract skilled workers and ensure regulatory compliance from day one. 
 

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Business Representation

Your local presence—even before your team is on the ground
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Business Partner Search

Entering the U.S. market—or expanding within it—requires more than ambition. It requires the right connections. That’s where we come in.
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Market & Industry Research

Smart choices start with solid insights - We dig deep so you can move forward confidently. Our tailored research delivers what you need to know – market size, competitors, regulations, and trends. We turn data into direction for your U.S. investment and strategy.
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Site Search & Location Analysis

Infrastructure, workforce, incentives – GACC South analyzes, compares, and evaluates potential locations for your U.S. business. We connect you with local economic developers, support negotiations on subsidies, and organize tailored site visits. This way, you invest where success is possible – because growth begins with the right location.