We help business owners who
strive for scaling and new opportunities
looking for investments and new partnerships
value a personalized and integrated approach
plan to work or are already working for a foreign client
want to get a quick but long-term and effective solution to their needs
WE GUARANTEE
Understandable and safe entry into the US market and support of the company's further development
With us you get
Company registration in the US in 48h
Without your arrival in the United States
ROADMAP on doing business
We develop a business strategy and accompany you on the path of its implementation
Support on personal and business matters
From finding housing and a school for children to finding business partners and attracting investments
Our services
A personalized approach at every stage of the company's market entry and operations in the US
Registration and support of companies in the United States
● ROADMAP on the selection of state and organizational form taking into account business strategy, industry specifics, and personal strategy (remote business management, relocation to the US, etc.)
● company registration (possible without the presence of the founders; within 48 hours)
● operations support (consultations on the bank choice, the necessary documents for a bank account opening, obtaining an EIN (Employer Identification Number), registration of employment, and contractual relations with employees and contractors)
● search for competitors, contractors, customers; negotiations; obtaining "outside opinion" on the business idea, potential demand, or features of doing business in the US; advice on adapting the existing business to the American marketIntellectual property protection, franchising accompaniment
● trademark searches and registration● patent search; patenting of designs, inventions● copyright registration● consultations on licensing, rights transfer, commercialization, and monetization of intellectual property● franchising accompaniment
Business law
● drafting as well as adaptation of existing contracts with customers, partners, and contractors in accordance with the US law
● consultations on the legislation features of the state and the industry, including on licenses, permissions, certificates, and other conditions
● consulting on setting up business processes in accordance with the US law
● consultations on and drafting of Terms and Conditions, Cookie Policy, EULA, Saas and other documents
Tax law
● Consultations on:features of corporate and individual taxation in the United Stateslegislation on the double taxation avoidance, transfer pricing
● Tax planning taking into account the founders tax residency, as well as the business establishment and operation in several jurisdictions simultaneously (in particular, Ukraine, the EU and the US)Migration law
● ROADMAP development for the implementation of personal and family migration strategy
● consulting on migration and non-migration visas for business owners, their family members, and key employeesConcierge services
Business concierge:
● support in the search for office and storage facilities● search for business information● selection of exhibitions, conferences and other events for business purposes● preparation and adaptation of presentation materials
Personal concierge:
● city and area of residence selection● selection of school, university● advising on banks and banking services● support in housing and car rental● consulting on insurance, obtaining a driver's license
About us
Global Spark Solutions consulting and law firm
We specialize in bringing companies to global markets and their comprehensive support.
Our goal is to optimize your time and open new opportunities for your business. With us, you do not need to look for different specialists for each question - we provide full support for your personal needs.
We know from personal experience that business and personal relocation is a process that requires a lot of time and energy. That is why we not only help you with current issues, but also try to anticipate them before they arise.
Founders
Mariya Ortynska
Attorney-at-law, patent attorney of Ukraine
Mariya's approach:
● driven by global projects, scale, and speed
● believes that with the right approach, every local business can become global. And entering the US is the best way to access global markets
● writes legal opinions and documents in business-friendly language, giving answers to questions
Education
● Kyiv-Mohyla Business School, MBA● Harvard Law School, CopyrightX Course● Academy of the World Intellectual Property Organization, specialized course "Copyright and Related Rights"● Academy of the World Intellectual Property Organization, general course "Intellectual Property"● State Institute of Intellectual Property, training course for patent attorneys● State Institute of Intellectual Property, Faculty of Intellectual Property● National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”, Faculty of Law
Membership
Mariya is a member of the following professional organizations:
● Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA)● National Association of Patent Attorneys of Ukraine (NAPA)● Attorneys' Association of Ukraine (AAU)● Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group (PTMG)● American Bar Association (ABA)● American Bar Association on Intellectual Property (AIPLA)● European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA)● International Trademark Association (INTA)● International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AIPPI)● International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM)
Positions and committees:
● Co-founder and board member of the National Association of Patent Attorneys of Ukraine (NAPA)● Deputy Head of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA)● Member of the Brands and Innovation Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA)Language skills
● Ukrainian● English● Russian
Leo Gureff
Attorney-at-law, US patent attorney
Leo's approach:
● sees special value for scaling businesses in networking
● shows by his example that an American lawyer is not always about the hourly wage for good qualifications, but first and foremost about the individual approach to the client's needs, predictability of the budget, and the result
● has 20 years of experience in local business management and support in the United States for a variety of industries
Education
● Franklin Pierce Law Center (Doctor of Laws)● Franklin Pierce Law Center (Master of Intellectual Property)● Connecticut University (Bachelor of Science; Biology, Chemistry)
Membership
● International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (AIPPI)● American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)● International Trademark Association (INTA)● American Bar Association (ABA)
Language skills
● English● Russian
Why choose us
01/
Experience in the USA
We are well aware of the US law and practice, which allows us to build effective strategies for your business
02/
Integrated approach
We provide not only legal but also business services. We take into account the tax burden, the specifics of the industry, your personal goals and plans. We are looking for partners, employees, and business opportunities for you
03/
Fixed price
Unlike most American companies, we do not charge every hour of work, but agree on a fixed price at the start and ensure that it remains unchanged
04/
Concierge service
We will recommend an area for living, a broker to find housing or rent an office, a bank to open an account in and will help to solve other personal issues
How we work
We will guide you by the hand on the whole path of your business globalization
01/ Acquaintance
We meet online or in person in Ukraine, the EU, or the US. Clarifying your plans, business and personal goals, special requests, such as opening a business remotely, or, conversely, the intention to move to the US or another country. We answer your questions and set strategic priorities. Duration of consultation - 1-1,5 hours.
02/ ROADMAP preparation
We are preparing a step-by-step plan for entering the market and developing your business in the US, which includes recommendations:
● in which state it is better to open a business (based on your request and analysis of 3-5 states);● what organizational form and management structure to choose;● how to relocate a team or find employees on-site;● how to organize the first business processes;● what tax and migration aspects should be considered;● other issues necessary for a clear and safe entry into the US market.03/ Company registration and setting up primary business processes
After ROADMAP approval, we prepare documents, register the company and establish operational activities. Company registration takes place within 48 hours and does not require your arrival in the United States.
04/ Support of your relocation and globalization
After registering the company, we help you to launch a business:
● accompany when obtaining permits and opening bank accounts; ● drafting contracts with partners, and employees;● perform other actions aimed at ROADMAP implementation.
Contacts
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