--- title: "USA Expansion" id: "37622" type: "products" slug: "usa-expansion" published_at: "2023-01-16T16:28:35+00:00" modified_at: "2026-04-28T09:25:16+00:00" url: "https://seedlegals.com/grow/usa-expansion/" markdown_url: "https://seedlegals.com/grow/usa-expansion.md" --- - [Grow](https://seedlegals.com/grow/) USA Expansion [General Counsel as a Service](https://seedlegals.com/advisory/general-counsel/) # USA expansion for fundraising and growth ## Thinking about US expansion? More and more UK startups are looking to scale in the US. Whether you’re setting up a US subsidiary or doing the Delaware Flip, SeedLegals is here to help with everything from US incorporation through to raising from US investors. SeedLegals is also the US! Discover [SeedLegals US](https://seedlegals.com/us/) [Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.seedlegals.com%20) ###### Establishing US operations ## Considering opening a US subsidiary? You can incorporate your Delaware C Corp in minutes right here on SeedLegals. US expansion can feel like a minefield, but with our [partner stack for US expansion](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seedlegals-partner-stack-for-us-expansion/) we've partnered with companies that can help you with everything from taxes, reporting, visas, and even finding a place to stay in New York. - Watch: [Incorporating in the US](https://seedlegals.com/resources/how-to-incorporate-your-company-in-the-us/) - Read: [How to expand into the USA](https://seedlegals.com/resources/expand-into-america/) - Watch: [US hiring and fundraising with Wilson Sonini](https://seedlegals.com/resources/expand-into-america/#video) ###### SAFEs - Simple Agreement for Future Equity ## Raising from US investors? In the US, startup funding runs on SAFEs, which work similar to SeedFASTs. With SeedLegals, you can create an English law version of a SAFE – ideal for raising capital from US investors for your UK company. - Any questions? [Get answers from experts fast](https://seedlegals.com/talk-to-an-expert/) - Read: [How to create an English-law version of a SAFE](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seedlegals-english-law-version-of-yc-safe-for-raising-from-us-investors/) - Read: [How to raise from US investors](https://seedlegals.com/resources/raise-investment-in-usa/) ###### Moving your company to the US ## Thinking about a Delaware flip? The Delaware flip means restructuring your company so a new US entity becomes the parent, and your UK company becomes its subsidiary. Whatever your US structure, we’re here to help with the investment legals. - SeedLegals has landed in the US 🌎 - Build your cap table, speed up legals, fundraise faster on [SeedLegals US](https://seedlegals.com/us/) - 1 log in – 2 countries – same standout support ###### SeedLegals US ## Already in the US? So are we! [Visit our US site](https://seedlegals.com/us/) to explore how to manage your cap table and raise investment through a funding round or through SeedSAFEs. - Build US lawyer-approved legal docs the fast and affordable way - Understand QSBS, the underrated US tax break for founders and investors - Raise capital seamlessly, with features built for the US market ###### How to incorporate your company in the US ## Webinar with SeedLegals and Doola SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose sat down with Parshwa Metha, Head of Sales at Doola and expert in helping entrepreneurs take their business to the US. They discussed everything founders need to know about launching in the US, from choosing the right company structure to navigating ongoing compliance. [8 min readHow to raise from US investors: Guide for UK startupsWant to attract US VCs? US legal expert Daniel Glazer of Wilson Sonsini explains what US investors look for, when to do ... Suzanne Worthington](https://seedlegals.com/resources/raise-investment-in-usa/) [6 min readSeedLegals introduces SEIS/EIS SAFE for US companies raising investment from UK investorsWe explain what US companies need to do to offer SEIS/EIS to investors - and how to use the SeedLegals SEIS/EIS compatib... Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seedlegals-seis-eis-safe-for-raising-investment-from-uk-investors/) [4 min readSEIS and EIS for non-UK / foreign companiesMake your company more attractive to UK investors - startups from France, Germany, Spain, the US or anywhere can qualify... Zlatina Trifonova](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seis-eis-for-foreign-companies/) ## Your questions answered - How can SeedLegals help with my US expansion? SeedLegals is here to offer help with the legals for fundraising from US investors, via [a funding round](https://seedlegals.com/raise/raise-a-round/) , [SeedFAST or SeedNOTE](https://seedlegals.com/raise/raise-before-a-round/) , or [our UK-law version of YC SAFE](https://seedlegals.com/resources/seedlegals-launches-uk-version-of-safe-for-companies-raising-from-us-investors/) . For anything that falls outside our remit such as setting up in the US, we can point you to resources and introduce you to a relevant law firm. We’re also [on the ground in the US](https://seedlegals.com/us/) ! We’re here to help you manage your US and UK companies seamlessly. With SeedLegals, you can view both entities in one place, keep your cap tables up to date and create investment agreements for each. All through one login. - Why do companies incorporate in Delaware? Delaware has a global reputation as the most business-friendly state - it has predictable corporate governance rules, a robust infrastructure of services for new and established businesses, and specialist courts known for fair and speedy decisions. That’s why Delaware is the most common state of incorporation in the US - for both US and international companies. By setting up in Delaware, you’ll reduce friction in operating in the USA. And you don’t need to incorporate in all the states where you operate or hire - you only need to incorporate in one state. Find out more at choosedelaware.com - Can I employee US individuals without a US entity? It is possible, but not advisable due to the tax liabilities, litigation possibilities, and complication of legal matters. You can read more [in our guide for setting up operations in the US](https://seedlegals.com/resources/expand-into-america/) . - Can I raise from US investors? Yes. Many companies decide to raise from US investors. Make sure you read [our guide for UK startups on raising investment in the US](https://seedlegals.com/resources/raise-investment-in-usa/) . - Is it possible to get US investment without doing a Delaware flip? A US VC will invest in your company based on the possibility of a substantial return. They might require you to become a Delaware company to receive the investment - but that’s generally a topic that’ll come up in your investment discussions. If they walk away before you get to that point in negotiations, then it isn't because you don’t have a Delaware company - it’s because in some other way, you don’t fit their investment thesis. - If I do a Delaware flip, will my current investors lose their S/EIS relief? Not necessarily. If you get pre-approval from HMRC and proceed carefully, your investors can still keep their SEIS/EIS relief. If you don’t get pre-approval from HMRC, then your investors are at risk of losing their relief. Practically, this would mean they either do not proceed with the claim, or if they have already received the relief, a rebate would be due. You should seek tax advice on how much investors would be required to pay back and how. ## You’re in safe hands Our team of legal and funding experts have helped thousands of entrepreneurs raise money and grow their businesses. - ##### Beautifully organised Your company's core agreements, all in one place - ##### Secure signatures Share and collect signatures online via SeedLegals - ##### Backed by real lawyers Create the exact documents you need at every stage of growth - ##### Serious about security Your information stays safe and confidential in our secure system - ##### Helpful humans Talk to one of our friendly team anytime on live chat - ##### Extra protection Don't worry, our insurance covers claims related to our platform ## We’ve helped over 60,000 companies From food to FinTech and beyond, join thousands of startups who use SeedLegals to start, raise and grow faster. - - - - - - [More customer stories](/customers/) - The reality is you’re on a journey; fundraising is so much about the narrative. SeedLegals allows you to tell the right story at the right time with the right legal documents for different types of investors. ##### Louise Doherty Founder & CEO, Yoller - SeedLegals held our hand through complex investor negotiations and even picked up on some errors produced by our previous lawyers which were a well-known City law firm! ##### Alex Templeton Founder & CEO, Qured - One of the great things about SeedLegals is that it is designed to be appropriate for the round and the stage of the business. They keep it simple. It feels like they really understand that. ##### Alex Rainey Co-founder & CEO, Pluto - How do I get all the businesses I invest in to use SeedLegals? ##### Alexander Wyndham Angel Investor , The Family - It's easy to forget about the legal side of things but SeedLegals make things really easy to understand. The team at SeedLegals are truly amazing. ##### Darren Tenkorang Founder, TRIM-IT - There’s an opportunity to reach a specialist advisor via chat, phone and email to check in on anything. The SeedLegals team were extremely responsive – really amazing. ##### Emilie Vanpoperinghe Co-Founder, OddBox - - - - - -