Briefing
Jan 8, 2026
US subsidiary considerations for European technology groups
Strategic and structural dimensions of US market entry for technology firms.
Technology
International expansion frameworks and IP structuring for software groups, platform operators, SaaS providers, and technology-enabled service companies entering new markets.
$45B+
Tech Valuations
40+
Jurisdictions
150+
Tech Companies
8
Unicorns Advised
Sector-specific challenges
Technology companies face unique structural considerations when expanding internationally.
IP Structuring & Licensing
Software IP, patents, and proprietary technology require structures that optimize licensing arrangements, royalty flows, and jurisdictional IP protection frameworks.
Market Entry Architecture
Platform operators and SaaS companies must navigate entity requirements, VAT/sales tax frameworks, and regulatory registration for digital service provision across markets.
Talent & R&D Distribution
Multi-country development teams and R&D operations create transfer pricing, employment structuring, and cost allocation complexity across the technology group.
Funding & Investor Structures
VC-backed technology companies require structures accommodating multiple funding rounds, international investor bases, and future exit scenarios including IPO readiness.
Our advisory approach
Institutional technology advisory with IP structuring and international expansion capabilities.
Corporate Group Design
Holding structures and subsidiary architecture for software groups and platform operators.
IP Holding Structures
Intellectual property domiciliation and intra-group licensing framework design.
Market Entry Planning
Structural roadmaps for SaaS and platform expansion into new territories.
R&D Structure Optimization
Multi-country development operations and cost allocation frameworks.
Funding Round Structures
Entity architecture for VC-backed companies through growth stages and exit scenarios.
Transfer Pricing Architecture
Intercompany pricing frameworks for IP licensing and service arrangements.