Originally published: Medianet, 27 March 2026
- 45% of C-level executives plan to establish a U.S. legal entity within the next 12 months; a further 27% say they will consider entry within two to three years
- 65% cite supply chain or manufacturing efficiency as the primary driver for U.S. expansion
- 88% identify federal and state tax reporting as the most burdensome area of U.S. compliance
Nearly half (45%) of global C-suite leaders plan to establish a legal entity in the United States within the next 12 months, highlighting continued demand for access to the U.S. market. This finding from the latest research by CSC—the leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions—demonstrates the U.S. continues to attract investment from around the world, even as companies face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
CSC surveyed 300 C-level executives at large organizations headquartered in Europe, the U.K., Asia Pacific, and South America to examine global sentiment toward U.S. market entry, including expansion plans, strategic drivers, and regulatory challenges.1 CSC’s report Navigating U.S. Market Entry: Insights, Risks, and Opportunities for Global Businesses details the results.
The research highlights strong forward momentum toward U.S. expansion. In addition to the 45% planning to establish an entity within the next 12 months, a further 27% say they will consider entry over the next two to three years.
Operational and strategic benefits are the dominant drivers for expansion. Almost two-thirds of the executives (65%) cite supply chain or manufacturing efficiency as the main motivation for establishing a U.S. presence. Strategic positioning—including partnerships and mergers and acquisitions opportunities—is cited by 56% of respondents, while 56% also highlight access to capital markets as a key motivator.
“We’re seeing a clear trend of U.K., European, and Asia-Pacific multinationals incorporating a U.S. entity to reach the approximately 340 million consumers or investors in the U.S.,” said Myrna Reijnders, market leader, Americas at CSC. “It’s a significant movement across sectors—from retail, real estate, insurance, healthcare, and biotech to energy, AI, and technology, including critical infrastructure, such as data centers.”
1CSC, in partnership with Pureprofile, surveyed 300 C-level executives at large organizations headquartered in Europe, the U.K., Asia Pacific, and South America to understand their strategies, priorities, and challenges when expanding into the United States.
