Are you thinking of selling your business? We collaborate with buyers with different budgets interested in getting an investor visa.

What is an E2 visa?

The E2 is a treaty visa for investors.  This is a non -immigration visa which means it doesn’t offer an easy path to the Green Card.  The visa is renewable as long as the business is healthy in operation.  The main reason for this visa is job creation.  The US allows foreigner to come and live here if they invest in a venture that employ Americans. The visa holder can only work for the E2 enterprise.

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What is the process if I sell my business to an E2 seeker?

E2 business buyers may be already in the US or outside the country.  They are able to purchase the business but can’t work in their business before they receive their visa approval.

Sometimes, they can operate the business from their home country.  The process is the same as with any other buyers unless buyers add an E2 contingency to their offer.

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What is the E2 is not approved?

Businesses reviewed by us are eligible for the E2 but buyers understand there’s always a risk they won’t receive the E2. If they already purchased the business, it’s their responsibility to operate remotely until they can fix the reason for the denial or they can resell the business.

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How to tell if my business is eligible for the E2.

Generally, if your business generates at least 35K in cash flow and has at least one full-time employee, we can make this work.

However, it’s also possible to transform the business or sell its assets.  Buyers would need to provide a business plan showing how they would transform the business and show they capital available to invest in the transformation.
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Pros and cons of selling my business to an E2 seeker:

Cons:

-Depending on the country, you may have a language barrier that would make the transition more complex.

-If they require a contingency (upon receipt of the E2 business), you’ll have to wait 2-3 months before the business can close but this isn’t always the case.

Pros:

• No owner financing or business loan allowed. Buyers have the money.  If they have a contingency, they still need to have the money held in an escrow account in the US.
• If they are buying your business while out of the country, they may pay you to work in the business and give you a salary until they get their visa.