Can a Resident Alien, Work Visa Holder Form a Business Entity in Us?

Most of the resident or non-resident aliens who areneed to form in the name of the person who has a
aspiring to start a business in US have questions onvalid visa. They can make investments in the business
their eligibility of doing so. The most common questionand can share profits.
comes to their mind is with their current visa status, 
can they incorporate a business entity like aAn individual with a valid EAD can also start a business
Corporation or LLC? Here are the answers….and work. EAD allows one to work as an employee
 and collect salary from the company.
A resident or non resident alien can form a business 
entity in US however it depends on the entity types,The important point to note here is that a resident or
and subject to fulfillment of immigration requirements.non-resident alien can form LLC, C Corporation but not
 S Corporation. A shareholder of S Corporation must
For instance H1 and H-1B visa holders who work for abe either US citizen or a Green Card holder. The best
company can form a business entity in US howeverway to determine the type of entity and the
they cannot receive salary from the same entity. Theyincorporation process is to consult or an attorney.
cannot form an employee employer relationship with 
any other entity until they get a petition from theContact ICS today at 203 437 4083, e-mail – , or
current employer to work with other companies andby accessing 24/7 chat page on
get their H1 or H-1B issued from the new entity. 
However, the new entity should be eligible to do so.Disclaimer:  ICS does not offer legal services or legal
 advice, but only generic information on legal subjects.
F1 Visa holders can also create a business entity, but