Building a Business
Can Non-Residents Own Businesses in the U.S.?
This legal expert offers a breakdown of the immigration laws every non-resident entrepeneurial wannabe should know.
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Cliff Ennico is a syndicated columnist and author of several books on small business, including Small Business Survival Guide and The eBay Business Answer Book. This column is no substitute for legal, tax or financial advice, which can be furnished only by a qualified professional licensed in your state.
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