Free clinic helps firms get to grips with US expansion
Allentra USA is bringing a complimentary half-day US expansion clinic to Birmingham.
The clinic on 18 March is designed to help Midlands firms develop successful US go-to-market strategies and avoid the costly structural mistakes that typically emerge 12 to 18 months after launch.
The firm works with international companies looking to enter and grow in the US market, providing practical support across market entry strategy, company setup, and go-to-market execution.
The clinic, ‘The Hidden Costs of Getting US Expansion Wrong: What UK Companies Need to Know Before They Launch’, addresses the legal, tax, and operational decisions that determine whether U.S. expansion succeeds or stalls.
Three US-based specialists will cover entity formation, state tax obligations, IP protection, permanent establishment risk, transfer pricing, and employment law; the foundational issues that protect UK parent companies whilst enabling compliant U.S. operations.
Attendees receive expert briefings, interactive Q&A with all three specialists simultaneously, optional confidential one-to-one consultations, and a complimentary US Expansion Health Check (value £2,500) identifying common gaps before capital is committed.
Research shows most UK companies discover critical structural gaps after entities are formed and capital deployed.
Common oversights - breaching multi-state sales tax obligations, misclassifying contractors, failing to protect IP, or accidentally triggering US tax liabilities for UK parents - can cost £500,000+ to correct, with some firms facing million-pound penalties.
The event comes as businesses grapple with whether US expansion remains viable amid tariff uncertainty, trade policy shifts, and rising logistics costs - factors prompting companies to reassess their market entry strategies.
Ian Collins, founder of Allentra USA, said: “The US opportunity is real, but structural pitfalls are equally real. Whether you are starting out with a smattering of US sales, or have an existing U.S. presence, we see businesses stall not because products are weak, but because commercial plans aren't aligned with U.S. legal, tax and operating realities. This clinic helps leaders validate assumptions early and avoid expensive rework later.”
The Birmingham clinic takes place on 18 March. It’s a half-day session starting at 10:00 in the city centre with networking and lunch. Additional sessions run in London (17 March) and Manchester (19 March).
Fifteen complimentary seats are available per city for qualifying UK companies.
Attendees will also get invaluable advice and guidance from the team at Allentra USA who work with UK companies across the full US expansion journey - from research and preparation through entity setup and tax positioning, and into go‑to‑market execution.
The firm provides outsourced sales and in‑country business development capability across the East Coast, West Coast and Canada, supports channel partner activation, and helps e‑commerce brands build an onshore US presence through entity formation, 3PL logistics and warehousing.
Allentra works with fast‑growth firms across technology, life sciences, manufacturing, engineering and services, supported by a specialist network with sector‑specific compliance experience.
