North America
United States Tax & Legal Services
Full-spectrum US tax advisory for Americans abroad, Italian entrepreneurs entering the US market, investors and high-net-worth individuals across the key American jurisdictions.
New York
New York Tax & Corporate Advisory
New York is the US financial capital and primary gateway for international businesses and HNW individuals. We provide full tax and legal advisory for entities and individuals operating in or through New York State and City, including federal, state and city tax compliance.
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US Federal & State Tax Compliance
Preparation and filing of federal (IRS) and New York State/City tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships and LLCs. Advisory on estimated tax payments, extensions, amended returns and tax notices.
- IRS Form 1040 / 1120 / 1065 preparation
- New York State IT-201 and NYC-202 filings
- FBAR & FATCA compliance for foreign account holders
- State nexus analysis and multi-state apportionment
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Cross-Border Tax Planning (Italy & US)
Specialised advisory for Italian entrepreneurs and investors entering the US market, and Americans with Italian ties. We navigate the Italy-US Tax Treaty, foreign tax credits and dual residency issues to minimise overall tax exposure.
- Italy-US Tax Treaty analysis and application
- Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) optimisation
- Dual residency and exit tax planning
- Inbound/outbound investment structuring
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NYC Business Setup & Corporate Structuring
End-to-end assistance for foreign businesses establishing a US presence through New York: entity selection, incorporation, EIN registration, operating agreements and ongoing corporate governance.
- LLC, C-Corp and S-Corp formation in New York
- EIN and sales tax registration
- Operating agreements and shareholder resolutions
- Annual reporting and registered agent services
Delaware
Delaware Holding & Corporate Structures
Delaware is the preferred jurisdiction for US and international holding companies due to its flexible corporate law, Court of Chancery, and favourable tax treatment for out-of-state income. We structure and maintain Delaware entities for international groups.
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Delaware LLC & C-Corp Formation
Formation and management of Delaware LLCs and C-Corporations for domestic and international clients. Delaware is the gold standard for startups, venture-backed companies and international holding structures seeking US legitimacy.
- Delaware LLC and C-Corp incorporation
- Registered agent and statutory services
- Operating agreements and bylaws drafting
- Foreign qualification in other states
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International Holding Structure via Delaware
Design and implementation of multi-tier holding structures using Delaware as the US apex entity, coordinated with European (Luxembourg, Italy) or Asian (Hong Kong) entities for optimal tax efficiency and asset protection.
- Delaware HoldCo for European groups
- Check-the-box elections and tax classification
- Intercompany agreements and transfer pricing
- IP holding and royalty structuring
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Venture Capital & Startup Advisory
End-to-end advisory for founders raising US venture capital: Delaware C-Corp setup, cap table structuring, SAFE/convertible note documentation, equity incentive plans (ISO/NSO) and investor due diligence preparation.
- Delaware C-Corp for VC fundraising
- SAFE agreements and convertible notes
- Stock option plans (ISO / NSO / RSU)
- 409A valuations and investor readiness
Florida
Florida Tax Planning & Wealth Structuring
Florida is a no-income-tax state and a prime destination for HNW individuals, retirees and international investors. We provide domicile planning, real estate structuring and cross-border wealth advisory for clients with Florida connections.
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Florida Domicile & Residency Planning
Strategic advisory for individuals relocating to Florida to benefit from zero state income tax, favourable homestead exemptions and estate planning advantages. We coordinate US federal and Italian tax implications of the move.
- Florida domicile establishment strategy
- Declaration of Domicile and homestead exemption
- Exit from high-tax states (NY, CA) tax planning
- Italy-US dual residency coordination
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Florida Real Estate Tax Structuring
Tax-efficient acquisition structures for Florida real estate by non-US investors: LLC wrappers, corporate ownership, FIRPTA compliance and treaty planning to minimise US withholding tax on disposals and rental income.
- LLC and corporate structures for FL real estate
- FIRPTA withholding and treaty exemptions
- Rental income US tax compliance
- 1031 like-kind exchange planning
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US Estate & Gift Tax Planning
Cross-border estate and gift tax advisory for HNW individuals with US and non-US assets. We structure ownership to leverage the annual exclusion, treaty benefits and trust vehicles to protect wealth across generations.
- US estate tax exposure analysis for NRAs
- Irrevocable trusts and grantor trust strategies
- Italy-US estate treaty planning
- Gift tax annual exclusion and lifetime exemption use
Wyoming
Wyoming LLC & Asset Protection
Wyoming offers the strongest LLC asset protection laws in the US, combined with zero state income tax, no franchise tax and enhanced privacy (no public disclosure of members). We use Wyoming LLCs as the cornerstone of robust asset protection structures for international clients.
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Wyoming LLC Formation & Asset Protection
Formation of Wyoming LLCs leveraging the state’s best-in-class charging order protection, series LLC capabilities and anonymous ownership features. Ideal for holding real estate, investment portfolios and business interests.
- Wyoming LLC and Series LLC formation
- Anonymous member structures and privacy
- Charging order and creditor protection analysis
- Registered agent and compliance services
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Multi-State Holding Structures
Design of multi-layer holding architectures using Wyoming as the parent holding LLC above operating companies in other states (NY, FL, DE). This structure segregates liability, maximises privacy and minimises state tax drag on passive income.
- Parent WY LLC over DE/FL operating entities
- Inter-company management fee arrangements
- Passive investment holding via Wyoming
- State income tax minimisation strategies
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International Wealth & Privacy Structuring
For HNW individuals seeking to hold US and global assets with maximum privacy and protection, Wyoming LLCs combined with foreign trusts or Italian holding structures create a robust multi-jurisdictional shield.
- Wyoming LLC combined with foreign trust
- Cross-border wealth segregation strategies
- PFIC and CFC analysis for foreign holdings
- Annual compliance and reporting (5471, 8621, 8858)
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