E-2 Treaty Investor visa and LLC requirements
I am from a treaty country and I am applying for an E-2 investor visa to start a business in the U.S. through an LLC. I have heard the investment must be substantial but I am unsure what that means for an LLC structure. What are the specific LLC requirements for an E-2 visa, and how does the LLC ownership affect my tax obligations? I want to understand both the immigration and tax sides before I invest.
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