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Texas: gateway for Latin American companies entering the US

Texas has established itself as a strategic market for Latin American companies looking to expand into the United States

Texas as a strategic market for Latin American companies

Texas offers a particularly attractive combination for Latin American companies looking to grow in the United States: economic scale, logistics connections, cultural proximity and opportunities in high-potential sectors.

In addition, its role in nearshoring and supply chain strategies reinforces its position as an entry point into the US market.

  • Texas as a strategic destination for Latin American companies
  • Which sectors offer the greatest opportunities
  • Which legal and tax options should be considered
  • How to plan entry into the US with a secure business structure

Download the following white paper and discover the economic, legal, tax and operational keys to planning a solid entry into the US market.

Expanding into Texas requires a well-defined legal, tax and operational strategy

Entering Texas is not only about identifying a business opportunity. Latin American companies must analyse their corporate structure, tax obligations, accounting management, hiring of personnel, treasury and supply chain from the outset.

Proper planning helps reduce risks, comply with applicable regulatory requirements and prepare a more efficient implementation in the US market.

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What will you find in this white paper?

Texas, gateway to the US

An overview of the economic, logistics and cultural advantages that make Texas a key market for Latin American companies.

Sectors with the greatest potential

Claves sobre estructura societaria, requisitos regulatorios, fiscalidad, gestión bancaria, contratación, contabilidad, nóminas y cumplimiento local.

Legal, tax and operational aspects

Key insights into corporate structure, regulatory requirements, taxation, banking management, hiring, accounting, payroll and local compliance.

Nearshoring and supply chain

The role of Texas as a strategic hub to strengthen operations, reduce distances and connect Latin America with the US market.

Auxadi, expert support for Latin American companies expanding into Texas

Expanding into Texas requires coordinating corporate, tax, accounting, financial and operational decisions from the outset.

Auxadi helps Latin American companies approach this process with an integrated vision, aligning local compliance in the United States with each organisation’s global needs.

Texas, an opportunity to grow in the United States with a solid strategy

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FAQs about the expansion of Latin American companies in Texas

Texas combines a large-scale economy, strong logistics infrastructure, a favourable business environment and a significant Latin community. These conditions facilitate the entry of Latin American companies into the United States and support their long-term growth.

Its main advantages include its economic weight, export capacity, logistics connections, availability of bilingual talent and cultural proximity to Latin America. In addition, cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio concentrate opportunities across multiple sectors.

The document identifies particularly relevant opportunities in energy, agrifood, technology, professional services, real estate, infrastructure, financial services and fintech.

Texas acts as a platform for accessing the US market thanks to its geographical proximity, logistics network, ports, foreign trade zones and connection with the country’s main business corridors.

The Latin community has a growing influence on employment, consumption and entrepreneurship. For Latin American companies, this represents a commercial advantage, as it facilitates connection with consumers, workers and partners who share cultural and linguistic references.

Texas is one of the main destinations for nearshoring strategies between Latin America and the United States. Its infrastructure, industrial capacity and proximity to Latin American markets help reduce distances and strengthen supply chains.

Foreign companies usually consider options such as an LLC, a C-Corp or registering a branch. The choice will depend on commercial objectives, taxation, risk exposure and the planned operating model.

When a foreign company carries out commercial activity in Texas, it may be required to register with the Secretary of State. It must also address the applicable tax, corporate, labour and compliance obligations.

Although Texas does not apply a state personal income tax, companies may be subject to franchise tax, in addition to federal tax obligations and any applicable cross-border reporting requirements.

The most common mistakes include choosing an unsuitable corporate structure, underestimating banking requirements, failing to plan taxation properly or not coordinating accounting, payroll and operations from the outset.

It is advisable to define the corporate structure, tax strategy, financing, hiring of personnel, supply chain and compliance model in advance. Expansion should be approached as a strategic project, not as an isolated test.

Auxadi supports companies in areas such as accounting, taxation, reporting, treasury, payroll and local compliance. This support makes it possible to coordinate operations in the United States with the organisation’s global needs and reduce risks during the internationalisation process.