by Ekrem Duman | Jan 28, 2026 | Startup, Market Entry
As 2026 begins, Delaware continues to dominate U.S. corporate incorporations due to its extensive case law and investor familiarity, but legislative and judicial developments in states like Texas and Nevada have intensified jurisdictional competition. The...
by Ekrem Duman | Jan 28, 2026 | Startup, Market Entry
As we advance into the 2026 business cycle, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has transformed the “temporary” TCJA landscape into a more permanent, business-friendly reality. Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this major reconciliation bill made key...
by Ekrem Duman | Jan 28, 2026 | Startup, Market Entry
On January 21, 2026, the US commercial landscape shifted as the State Department implemented an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries.[1, 2, 3] For global entrepreneurs, this “visa freeze” is the most significant...
by Ekrem Duman | Jan 26, 2026 | Startup, Market Entry
The “Physical Address” Banking Trap You’ve cleared the first hurdles.Your U.S. company is formed.Your EIN has finally arrived after weeks of waiting.Your operating agreement is signed. Confidently, you apply to a modern fintech bank like Mercury or Relay—expecting to...
by Ekrem Duman | Jan 26, 2026 | Finance, Market Entry, Startup
Mercury vs. Relay vs. Brex You have completed the legal formation of your U.S. company. Your formation documents are approved, your Employer Identification Number (EIN) has been issued, and a Registered Agent has been appointed. At this stage, however, your company is...
by Ekrem Duman | Jan 26, 2026 | Startup, Market Entry
Why Using a Home Address Creates Unnecessary Risk — and How to Choose a Provider That Will Still Exist Tomorrow You have selected a company name. Your formation documents are ready. You are one click away from submitting your filing to the Secretary of State. At that...
