US expansion workshop & incorporation
Get the right structure for your move to the United States — and incorporate right away.
"Planning your US market entry? Our New York desk has guided European founders through Delaware incorporations, flips and US contracts — book a call with me and my team."
Armin Kaiser · Partner @ LEXR New York · Book your free call →
Trusted by founders expanding to the US
LEXR supported our financing round with U.S. institutional investors. The team understood what our investors expected and embedded those requirements into the documentation and deal process. Their command of both Swiss and U.S. market standards allowed for an efficient transaction close.
How we solve your challenges
From structure selection and Delaware incorporation to US contracts and cross-border coordination — the full US entry, in one team.
We analyse your specific situation — existing Swiss or German entity, investor base, product type and long-term exit goals — and recommend the optimal US legal structure: subsidiary, branch, Delaware Flip or fresh US incorporation. You leave the workshop knowing exactly which path fits your company.
From choosing the right entity type (C-Corp vs. LLC) and state of incorporation to drafting bylaws, issuing founder shares and setting up the cap table, we handle the full incorporation process so you can move fast without costly errors.
If you plan to raise from US venture capital, a Delaware Flip — restructuring your Swiss or German company under a US holding — is often necessary. We plan and execute the flip end-to-end, minimising tax friction and ensuring the structure is investor-ready from day one.
Operating in the US means US-law contracts, from customer agreements and SaaS terms to employment contracts and NDAs governed by state law. Our New York-based team drafts and negotiates these documents with the same speed and precision our European clients rely on.
How we deliver US Expansion, AI-amplified
Matter in
Brief us in plain language — we scope it and route it to the right specialist.
Intake < 4hAI does the heavy lifting
Our own AI stack drafts, reviews and cross-checks — inside privilege.
60% fewer draft cyclesSenior lawyer signs off
The specialist who built the strategy reviews and signs every output.
Armin Kaiser 
Peter Singh 
Jeremy Freifeld Output delivered
On scope, on the quoted price — delivered into your workflow.
Scope and price are fixed in writing before we start — AI absorbs the lift, not your budget.
Selected deal record
A snapshot of cross-border transactions and US expansions we have guided — from Delaware incorporations to cross-border financing rounds.
LEXR represents a Swiss institution in a $100m+ acquisition of a Swiss FinTech
Read →DealLEXR advises a FinTech scale-up on their Delaware flip to expand to the US market
Read →DealLEXR advises Swiss robotics company on US structure for $25m VC financing
Read →DealLEXR advises a Swiss PE-firm on the acquisition of a German FinTech company
Read →Our expert US expansion services
One team across both sides of the Atlantic — from your first workshop to a VC-ready US structure.
Find your perfect flat fee plan
US Expansion Workshop
A focused session with our US desk to define your optimal structure, incorporation path and next steps — tailored to your specific company and goals.
Book your free call →Delaware C-Corp Incorporation
End-to-end incorporation of a Delaware C-Corporation, including bylaws, initial board resolutions, share issuance and cap table setup.
Book your free call →Delaware Flip
Full restructuring of your EU/Swiss company under a US holding — planned and executed to be investor-ready from the first US VC conversation.
Book your free call →US Commercial Contracts Package
Customer agreements, SaaS terms, NDAs and employment contracts governed by US state law — drafted fast by our New York-based lawyers.
Book your free call →Why LEXR
A real US desk, not a referral
Our New York-based partner and counsel are LEXR lawyers — not a third-party referral. You get the same integrated team, the same quality bar and the same transparent billing you already rely on in Switzerland or Germany.
Cross-border in one team
Most US expansions involve a live Swiss or German entity. Our lawyers on both sides of the Atlantic coordinate directly, so nothing falls between the cracks — from the Delaware Flip structure to the cap-table consequence on your existing shareholders.
Fast and transparent pricing
US legal work is notorious for opaque hourly billing. We scope what we can upfront and fix the price — so you can plan your expansion budget without surprise invoices.
US Expansion FAQ
The questions European founders ask us most before making the move to the United States.
Not necessarily. Many European companies sell to US customers from their Swiss or German entity using US-law contracts. But if you want to hire US employees, raise from US VCs or open a US bank account at scale, a US entity becomes essential. The workshop maps out exactly when the threshold is crossed for your specific case.
A Delaware Flip restructures your existing company so that a new US (typically Delaware C-Corp) holding sits on top of your Swiss or German operating entity. Most US institutional VCs require it before they invest. We assess whether a flip is necessary for your investor targets and, if so, plan it to minimise tax and dilution impact.
Almost always a Delaware C-Corp if you plan to raise institutional VC — US funds can rarely invest in LLCs and S-Corps. An LLC is sometimes right for a professional services subsidiary or a joint venture. We walk you through the trade-offs in the workshop with your specific situation in mind.
A standard Delaware C-Corp can be incorporated in 1–3 business days with expedited filing. We handle the filing, drafting of bylaws and initial board resolutions, and guide you through the EIN application so you can open a US bank account immediately after.
Yes. Our New York-based team drafts and negotiates US-law employment agreements, offer letters, SaaS terms, customer agreements and NDAs. We cover the documents you need to operate in the US compliantly from day one.
The workshop is a fixed fee of CHF 2'000, including incorporation (excl. VAT). Subject to availability, once we receive your preparatory information it typically takes 7–10 business days to prepare and run the workshop, create the action plan, and get your initial US entity up and running.
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