Hiring overseas worker, eventual L1-B?

[pm5k 129]

I have a small business and have hired someone overseas for local operations in that country.  

 

I can setup a subsidiary company for this purpose or I can hire the person directly.  We may eventually go through the L1-B process.  Assuming everything else is covered (specialized knowledge, etc) is it better to be hired directly, or work at a subsidiary?

[SteveInBostonI130 3,447]

I believe you should confer with a business accountant or council.  There are tax and legal issues at play that could have significant financial impact.  If you just want to know about impact for immigration, a corporate immigration lawyer could provide detailed information.

 

Edit:  For immigration, it should have little impact if the employee is a direct corporate hire or a subsidiary hire, but an immigration lawyer can provide better information.

Edited October 21, 2020 by SteveInBostonI130
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[Boiler 45,499]

Should not matter for immigration my Father was offered a L move he worked for a subsidiary 

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

3 hours ago, pm5k said:

I have a small business and have hired someone overseas for local operations in that country.  

 

I can setup a subsidiary company for this purpose or I can hire the person directly.  We may eventually go through the L1-B process.  Assuming everything else is covered (specialized knowledge, etc) is it better to be hired directly, or work at a subsidiary?

i dont think it really matters as long as proper paper work is provided whether direct or through subsidiary.