Foothold America | US Business Expansion Experts

How can Foothold America help my business?

As part of the process, we work with you to determine what services you need, and then we coordinate all aspects of the employment relationship. If you decide not to set up your own US entity and opt for our Employer of Record Service , we will hire US workers to provide services to you, and the US employees will sign an offer letter with Foothold America. As ‘at will’ employment is standard in the US, the US employees will sign the offer letter rather than a contract. Our offer letter will detail the terms of employment, including salary, benefits, and paid time off. If you would like the US

With the support of Foothold America, how fast can my company start trading in the US?

If you decide to expand in the US via our Employer of Record Service , you can have boots on the ground within a week from your candidate signing the offer letter. This is the quickest route of starting to trade in the USA. If your business requires a US entity, you can start trading as soon as you are registered and obtain your EIN. Find out more about our US entity service here .

Do the US employees sign a contract with Foothold America or my business?

As part of the process, we work with you to determine what services you need, and then we coordinate all aspects of the employment relationship. If you decide not to set up your own US entity and opt for our Employer of Record Service, we will hire US workers to provide services to you, and the US employees will sign an offer letter with Foothold America. As ‘at will’ employment is standard in the US, the US employees will sign the offer letter rather than a contract. Our offer letter will detail the terms of employment, including salary, benefits, and paid time off. If you would like the US e

Will my business have a dedicated account manager from Foothold America?

Yes. Whether you opt in for our Employer of Record Service , PEO+ Cross-Border Support™ , People Partnership Service , or our US Entity Service , you will have a dedicated HR and Client Service representative as your extended HR department, who will manage the complex operational and HR processes of doing business in America.

How much will my US employees' healthcare cost my business?

The amount of money a US workers’ healthcare coverage will cost your business largely depends on your chosen solution. However, to allow you to draw up some provisional calculations, expect to factor in an additional $13.000 – $20.000, on top of your workers’ salaries. This amount can differ based on factors such as the industry and the difficulty of finding talent, and would cover health care, taxes and other benefits. In the US, employers are expected to provide and assist with health insurance and company benefits. On balance, when you consider health insurance and taxes,