Expanding into the U.S. market is an exciting milestone for any startup. However, it also comes with important financial, tax, and operational considerations. Founders need to understand these areas early so they can build with more confidence.
Bringing U.S. Tax and Accounting Guidance to Founders
As part of the Desafía San Francisco Spring 2026 program, our CEO, Akshay Shrimanker, CPA, presented a workshop to eight women-led Spanish startups preparing for U.S. expansion.
The session focused on key accounting and tax fundamentals for entering the U.S. market. For example, Akshay covered topics such as entity structure, compliance, financial systems, reporting, and long-term operational readiness.
For founders, growth across borders is not just about launching in a new market. Instead, it is about building the right foundation from day one. With the right guidance, startups can operate more clearly, confidently, and compliantly.
In addition, understanding U.S. tax and accounting requirements early can help founders avoid costly mistakes. It can also support better decision-making and create a smoother path as the business scales.
Helpful Resources for Foreign Founders
For foreign founders preparing for U.S. expansion, the right resources can make the process easier to understand.
Our Cross-Border Tax Guide and Foreign Startup Tax Essentials one-pager are helpful starting points. Both resources outline tax and compliance considerations that come with entering the U.S. market.
Recognizing the Desafía San Francisco Cohort
The founders in the cohort brought thoughtful questions, strong industry expertise, and a clear commitment to growth. As a result, the workshop became a meaningful discussion about both strategy and execution.
We were honored to support the following companies and founders:
Gataca – Identity Verification & ID Wallet Platform, led by Irene Hernández
Narratio – Data Verification Infrastructure, led by Paloma Rodiles Marín, PhD Candidate
Gundo – AI-Powered Nutrition Personalization Platform, led by Priscila Silva Delgado
Altum Sequencing – Precision Oncology Monitoring, led by Marina Planas
Nidus Lab – Gen-AI Platform for Real Estate Brokers, led by Ana Gabriela Dionicio Lozano
LexDigo – LegalTech Workflow Automation, led by María S.
WORLDPATS – Global Mobility HR Tech Platform, led by Angela Blanco
Murarte Global – Mobility & Incentives Intelligence, led by Fabiola Currarino
Thank You to the Program Partners
Thank you to Elan Fox, Senior Program Manager, Alicia Hanf, Project Director, and the entire SOSA.co team for facilitating such a valuable program, along with Red.es and ICEX for supporting the cohort.
At Shay CPA, we are passionate about helping founders start, grow, and scale with confidence. We are excited to see what this cohort builds next as they pursue their U.S. expansion goals.
Expanding your startup into the U.S. market? Contact us to learn how we can help you build the right accounting and tax foundation for growth.
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