U.S. Market Entry Intake — VM Consulting LLC

1

Contact information

Full legal name *

Country of residence *

Email address *

WhatsApp / phone *

Company / brand name

LinkedIn or website

2

Your business

What does your business do? * Brief description — product, service, and industry.

Primary business category *

Tech / SaaS E-commerce Consulting / services Manufacturing / import-export Real estate Finance / fintech Other

Annual revenue (approximate)

Do you currently have U.S. customers or U.S.-sourced revenue? *

Yes — active U.S. clients/revenue Not yet — targeting U.S. market No — banking / credibility only

Advisory note: Active U.S. revenue may trigger Effectively Connected Income (ECI) rules, which affect your U.S. tax filing obligations. Victor will review this carefully during onboarding.

3

Ownership & structure

How many owners / founders will the U.S. entity have? *

Just me 2 founders 3+ founders Corporate parent / holding

Advisory note: Corporate-owned U.S. entities are required to file Form 5472 annually with the IRS. Failure to file carries a $25,000 penalty. This must be structured correctly from day one.

Are all owners non-U.S. residents? *

Yes — all foreign One is U.S. resident/citizen Mixed

Does any owner have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN? *

Yes No Not sure

Timeline note: Without an SSN or ITIN, the EIN must be obtained by faxing Form SS-4 to the IRS. This typically takes 4–6 weeks. Please plan accordingly.

4

Goals & fundraising

Primary reasons for forming a U.S. entity (select all that apply) *

Open a U.S. bank account Receive payments from U.S. clients Raise investment from U.S. investors (VC / angels) Apply for U.S. accelerators or grants Build U.S. market credibility Hire U.S.-based employees or contractors Other

Structure alert: Raising from U.S. investors requires a Delaware C-Corporation. LLCs are not compatible with most VC term sheets, SAFE notes, or priced equity rounds. Victor will ensure your structure is investor-ready.

Compliance note: Hiring U.S. employees triggers payroll tax registration, state employer accounts, and workers' compensation requirements. This adds compliance steps beyond entity formation.

Fundraising timeline

Not planning to raise Within 12 months 12–24 months Already in conversations

Amount seeking to raise (if applicable)

5

Banking & compliance

Do you currently have any U.S. bank accounts?

Yes No Had one — was closed

Please note: A previously closed U.S. bank account requires further discussion. Some closures can affect future account applications. Victor will review this during your consultation.

Banking preference

Traditional bank Fintech (Mercury, Relay, Brex) No preference — advise me

Do you already have an EIN (U.S. Employer Identification Number)?

Yes — have EIN No — need EIN Not sure

Do you hold foreign bank accounts with a combined value over $10,000 USD?

Yes No Prefer not to say

FBAR note: FBAR filing (FinCEN 114) may be required depending on your U.S. filing status. Victor will evaluate this during the advisory review.

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Timeline & next steps

How soon do you want to move forward? *

Immediately — within 2 weeks 1–3 months 3–6 months Just exploring for now

How did you hear about VM Consulting?

Africa CEO Summit — Kigali Referral LinkedIn Website / Google Other

Anything else Victor should know? Additional context, questions, or specific concerns about your U.S. business setup.

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