Foreigner buying a gas station
I am a foreign citizen in Vietnam. I have B1/B2 visa. I want to buy and operate a gas station in US. What can I do?
Dear Tuan,
You can certainly own a gas station in the U.S., not being a U.S. citizen or resident. Keep in mind, however, that without proper work authorization it would be illegal for you to be employed directly by this business. So I presume you would need to find a manager (or a management company) to handle the day to day operations of the business.
We have prepared a few articles and other resources to help international clients open business in the US, and I invite you to check them here:
– U.S. Companies for Foreigners
– Opening a Bank Account in the United States
– Free tax webinar for Non-U.S. entrepreneurs doing business in the U.S.