Real US business formation
A genuine operating entity — not a shell. State registration, EIN and banking guidance, and the operating substance a real enterprise requires.
Establish a US business. Pursue a compliant visa pathway.
Advisor-led E-2 treaty investor guidance, from formation to filing.
Check Your EligibilityHow it works
A clear, guided path from first question to filing
Four deliberate steps. Every one is designed to move you toward a compliant, credible E-2 application — with human advisors at the decisive points, and no promises about a decision only U.S. authorities can make.
Step 1: Check business name & eligibility
Confirm your preferred US business name is available and receive a preliminary indication on the core E-2 factors — in minutes, with no obligation.
Step 2: Complete your profile
Provide your background, investment plans and source-of-funds information through a secure, guided intake designed around what advisors actually need.
Step 3: We build your US business presence
We form your US entity and establish a credible operating presence — the substance that a genuine, non-marginal E-2 enterprise requires.
Step 4: Meet your advisor
Your advisor reviews your file, confirms your strategy and guides you through preparing a well-structured application.
Why the Center
What we deliver
An E-2 application succeeds on the strength of a real business and a well-documented case. We are built to deliver both.
Human visa guidance
Every engagement is handled by human advisors. The automated eligibility indication is labelled as such — E-2 strategy and application preparation never are.
Fully digital, end to end
Secure online intake, live formation progress and direct advisor messaging through a single private dashboard, from anywhere.
Our standard
Serious cases are handled seriously
The E-2 route rewards preparation and substance. Our process is deliberately rigorous — because the outcome is decided by U.S. authorities, and the file has to earn its approval.
- Human advisors
- Your file is read and answered by people. The eligibility indication is automated and clearly says so — everything after it is a human conversation.
- Compliance before speed
- We will tell you when the facts do not support a strong application. Our reputation depends on advising honestly, not on filing at any cost.
- A documented, defensible file
- Source of funds, business substance and investment at risk are prepared to withstand scrutiny — the standard a consular officer expects.
- Genuine US business substance
- The enterprise we build is real and operational. A marginal business does not qualify, and we do not treat formation as a paperwork exercise.
About the organization
An advisory organization with a single mandate
US business formation and E-2 treaty investor advisory, delivered to a documented, institutional standard.
US Investor Visa Center is an advisory organization dedicated to United States market entry through the E-2 treaty investor route. Its mandate is deliberately narrow: the formation of genuine US business enterprises and the preparation of treaty investor applications that meet the standard applied by US consular authorities.
The organization advises founders and owner-operators from treaty countries across retail, manufacturing, professional services and technology. Engagements are conducted under written terms, handled by human advisors, and documented to a uniform institutional standard at every stage — from initial eligibility assessment through entity formation to application filing.
Organizational structure
Formation Services
State entity formation, registered agent arrangements, EIN and banking guidance, and the establishment of the operating substance a genuine enterprise requires.
Advisory & Case Preparation
Eligibility analysis, investment structuring and the assembly of documented E-2 applications, each prepared and reviewed by a human advisor.
Compliance & Standards
Engagement terms, data handling and regulatory obligations, applied uniformly across every client file and reviewed on a scheduled basis.
Reference
E-2 treaty countries
The E-2 classification is available only to nationals of countries that maintain a qualifying treaty with the United States — currently 79 countries for new investments. Find yours below.
View the full treaty country table (83 countries)
| Country | E-1 (Treaty Trader) | E-2 (Treaty Investor) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | No | Yes | |
| Argentina | Yes | Yes | |
| Armenia | No | Yes | |
| Australia | Yes | Yes | |
| Austria | Yes | Yes | |
| Azerbaijan | No | Yes | |
| Bahrain | No | Yes | |
| Bangladesh | No | Yes | |
| Belgium | Yes | Yes | |
| Bolivia | Yes | No | The E-2 treaty with Bolivia was terminated in June 2012; only investments made before then remain grandfathered. |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Yes | Yes | |
| Brunei | Yes | No | |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes | |
| Cameroon | No | Yes | |
| Canada | Yes | Yes | |
| Chile | Yes | Yes | |
| Colombia | Yes | Yes | |
| Congo (Brazzaville) | No | Yes | |
| Congo (Kinshasa) | No | Yes | |
| Costa Rica | Yes | Yes | |
| Croatia | Yes | Yes | |
| Czech Republic | No | Yes | |
| Denmark | Yes | Yes | The E-2 treaty with Denmark does not extend to Greenland. |
| Ecuador | No | No | The E-2 treaty with Ecuador was terminated in May 2018; only investments made before then remain grandfathered. |
| Egypt | No | Yes | |
| Estonia | Yes | Yes | |
| Ethiopia | Yes | Yes | |
| Finland | Yes | Yes | |
| France | Yes | Yes | |
| Georgia | No | Yes | |
| Germany | Yes | Yes | |
| Greece | Yes | No | |
| Grenada | No | Yes | |
| Honduras | Yes | Yes | |
| Ireland | Yes | Yes | |
| Israel | Yes | Yes | |
| Italy | Yes | Yes | |
| Jamaica | No | Yes | |
| Japan | Yes | Yes | |
| Jordan | Yes | Yes | |
| Kazakhstan | No | Yes | |
| Kosovo | Yes | Yes | |
| Kyrgyzstan | No | Yes | |
| Latvia | Yes | Yes | |
| Liberia | Yes | Yes | |
| Lithuania | No | Yes | |
| Luxembourg | Yes | Yes | |
| Mexico | Yes | Yes | |
| Moldova | No | Yes | |
| Mongolia | No | Yes | |
| Montenegro | Yes | Yes | |
| Morocco | No | Yes | |
| Netherlands | Yes | Yes | |
| New Zealand | Yes | Yes | |
| North Macedonia | Yes | Yes | |
| Norway | Yes | Yes | The E-2 treaty with Norway does not extend to Svalbard. |
| Oman | Yes | Yes | |
| Pakistan | Yes | Yes | |
| Panama | No | Yes | |
| Paraguay | Yes | Yes | |
| Philippines | Yes | Yes | |
| Poland | Yes | Yes | |
| Portugal | Yes | Yes | |
| Romania | No | Yes | |
| Senegal | No | Yes | |
| Serbia | Yes | Yes | |
| Singapore | Yes | Yes | |
| Slovakia | No | Yes | |
| Slovenia | Yes | Yes | |
| South Korea | Yes | Yes | |
| Spain | Yes | Yes | |
| Sri Lanka | No | Yes | |
| Suriname | Yes | Yes | |
| Sweden | Yes | Yes | |
| Switzerland | Yes | Yes | |
| Taiwan | Yes | Yes | |
| Thailand | Yes | Yes | |
| Togo | Yes | Yes | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | No | Yes | |
| Tunisia | No | Yes | |
| Turkey | Yes | Yes | |
| Ukraine | No | Yes | |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of State — Treaty Countries. Last reviewed 2026-08-04. Treaty status changes over time; an advisor confirms the current position for your nationality before any engagement.
See where you stand in minutes
Answer a few structured questions and receive a preliminary indication on the core E-2 factors. Free, secure, and no-obligation — no documents required to begin.
Our commitments
Built to the standard a serious matter deserves
A serious matter deserves serious handling. Everything here is designed to be transparent about what we do, what we are, and what nobody can promise.
Plain about what we are
A private, independent consultancy — not a law firm and not a government agency. Where a matter requires a licensed professional, we say so.
Data handled with care
Your information is transmitted securely and used only to assess your circumstances and prepare your engagement.
Clear engagement terms
Scope, fees and responsibilities are set out in a written engagement agreement before any advisory relationship begins.
Honest counsel
We advise on the merits. Where the facts do not support a strong case, we say so — plainly and early.
Important: US Investor Visa Center is a private consultancy and is not a government agency. Visa decisions are made solely by U.S. government authorities, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
Common questions
Questions we answer every day
Direct answers to what business owners ask most about the E-2 route and US company formation. For anything specific to your circumstances, speak with an advisor.
The E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa that allows nationals of countries holding a qualifying treaty with the United States to live and work in the US to develop and direct a business they have invested in. It is renewable for as long as the business continues to operate and qualify, but it is not itself a path to a green card.
Source: U.S. Department of State — Treaty Trader & Investor Visas
E-2 classification requires nationality of a treaty country. If your country does not qualify, options can still exist — some applicants obtain a qualifying nationality through lawful second citizenship, and other visa categories may fit your circumstances. An advisor can review alternatives with you before you commit to anything.
There is no fixed statutory minimum. The investment must be substantial relative to the total cost of the business and sufficient to make the enterprise operational. In practice, well-documented applications typically involve a committed, at-risk investment appropriate to the business model — your advisor will help you assess what is credible for yours.
Source: USCIS — E-2 Treaty Investors
Timelines vary by case and consulate. Forming the US entity and preparing a well-documented application typically takes several weeks to a few months, followed by consular processing times that differ by post. Your advisor will give you a realistic schedule based on your circumstances and consulate.
State LLC formation and filings, guidance on obtaining your EIN and setting up US banking, a registered agent for the first year, and a professional business web presence — the operating substance a genuine enterprise requires. State filing fees are set by the relevant authorities and are separate from any professional fees, which your advisor agrees with you directly.
Yes. The assessment is free, takes about five minutes, and creates no commitment. It produces a preliminary indication on the core E-2 factors so you can decide, with clear information, whether to proceed. It is not a legal opinion or a guarantee of eligibility.
No. Company formation and the visa process are separate. Forming an LLC establishes the business foundation an E-2 application is built on, but the visa decision is made solely by U.S. government authorities based on the full application. No outcome can be promised, and we will tell you plainly if the facts do not support a strong case.
Source: U.S. Department of State — Treaty Trader & Investor Visas
You can ask to speak with an advisor directly from your results. An advisor reviews your answers, talks through your circumstances with you, and agrees any next steps — including US company formation and your E-2 strategy — before anything is filed or formed. There is no obligation at any point.
Contact
Understand your US business and visa options — with clarity
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