The L-1A visa classification allows a U.S. employer to transfer an executive or manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to a U.S. office. It also enables a foreign company without an existing U.S. affiliate to send an executive or manager to establish one.
To qualify for an intracompany transfer, the U.S. and foreign entities must have a qualifying affiliated relationship. This affiliation is typically established through common control, most commonly demonstrated by at least 51% common ownership. However, other forms of common control may also qualify.
The petitioning employer must file a Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, along with the required fee, on behalf of the employee.
While the U.S. affiliate does not need to operate in the same business sector as the foreign company, the business plan submitted with the petition should explain their common business purposes. Virtually any legitimate business activity can qualify for the L-1A visa.
The federal income tax system uses progressive brackets (10% to 37%), calculated on taxable income after deductions. For 2023, the standard deduction is $13,850 (single filers) or $27,700 (married filing jointly). Key refundable credits include the Child Tax Credit ($2,000 per qualifying child) and the Earned Income Tax Credit, which directly reduce tax liability.
State and local taxes vary significantly: 41 states impose income tax (0% in Texas; 13.3% in California), sales tax ranges from 0% (Delaware) to 9.55% (Tennessee), and average property tax is 1.1% nationally.
Payroll taxes include Social Security (6.2% from both employer and employee, capped at $160,200 income) and Medicare (1.45% each, no cap). Self-employed individuals pay 15.3% total for both programs. Other federal taxes include capital gains (0%–20%) and estate tax (applied above $12.92 million).
For businesses, taxation varies by structure:
State corporate tax rates range from 0% (South Dakota) to 11.5% (New Jersey). Key deductions include operating expenses, R&D costs, and bonus depreciation. Employers must also pay 7.65% FICA match and 6% federal unemployment tax (on first $7,000 wages).
Notable tax incentives include the R&D Credit (up to 20% of qualifying expenses) and Work Opportunity Credit (for hiring veterans/disadvantaged groups), which reduce liabilities while supporting innovation and workforce development.
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Yes, in terms of percentage of ownership and business activity, you may qualify for an L-1A Visa. The fact that your company in the United States is not involved in the same type of an industry as your company in your country is generally not an obstacle. However, we must explain to USCIS how, an overall business plan involving both companies would be I accomplished by a startup in the United States. For example, perhaps your foreign company wants to get into an American market to diversify its operations and it selected construction and real estate flipping business because it offers low barriers to entry and high returns.
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