How to Start or Structure Your U.S. Online Business

Thinking of launching an online business in the U.S.—or already selling on Shopify, Amazon, or Etsy?

Whether you're freelancing, dropshipping, building a brand, or just exploring options, this meetup is for non-U.S. residents who want to understand how to set up, sell, and stay compliant.

We’ll cover:

• How to structure your U.S. business (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)
• What non-residents need to know about taxes and compliance
• How platforms like Shopify, Stripe, and Amazon handle taxes
• What to watch out for with sales tax and double taxation

👩‍💼 Hosted by: Michelle Vivaldi – U.S. CPA & JD (Puerto Rico), based in Valencia.
Founder of VivaldiTax, specializing in helping international entrepreneurs operate legally and strategically in the U.S.

## 🎯 Who should attend:

• E-commerce founders selling in the U.S.
• Creators or service providers using U.S. platforms
• Freelancers or remote workers thinking of starting a U.S. business
• Anyone curious about U.S. taxes or structure as a non-resident

## 🤝 Format:

• Casual intro + presentation
• Open Q&A
• Networking & connection

## 💬 Language:

English (Spanish clarifications welcome)