​Expanding into the US introduces a new layer of accounting complexity, encompassing entity structure and tax exposure, payroll, reporting, and cross-border compliance.

​This Expert Series session brings together Aspire and KMK Ventures to help global founders understand how these pieces connect when building or scaling a US presence. Rather than treating incorporation, tax, payroll, and fundraising readiness as separate issues, this conversation looks at how early accounting decisions shape long-term flexibility.

​We’ll examine when to formally establish US accounting and what strong financial hygiene looks like in the first 90 days. We’ll discuss sales tax nexus, Delaware structuring mistakes, global asset exposure, and how to think about EOR versus establishing your own entity and payroll. For companies operating with a non-US parent, we’ll also address subsidiary structure, double taxation risk, and what US investors expect to see before committing capital.

​What we’ll cover:

• ​US accounting setup and early structure

• ​Cross-border entity considerations

• ​Payroll and employment tax complexity

• ​Fundraising readiness and investor expectations

​Whether you are entering the US market, already operating here with global activity, or expanding your footprint further, this session will help you think through the accounting decisions that support clean, scalable growth.

​Registrants will also receive an emailed recording after the session.

​Meet the speakers:

​Bert Wilson, CPA | VP of Client Success, KMK Ventures

​Bert is the U.S. Representative and VP of Client Success at KMK Ventures. With over 20 years of experience in business accounting and tax, he advises companies on cross-border entity structure, compliance strategy, and building scalable financial systems.

​KMK Ventures is a leading outsourced accounting and tax service provider serving small to mid-market businesses globally. With a team of 1000+ professionals including CPAs and chartered accountants, KMK delivers end-to-end accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services. They operate as an extension of their clients’ finance teams, combining deep expertise with technology-driven processes and a strong focus on data security.

​​​David Harris | US Country Head, Aspire

​David is a global leader with experience across multiple industries. Previous to leading US activities for Aspire, he spent the prior 6 years with Revolut in the US, Australia, and New Zealand, leading high-performing international teams.

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