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There is a moment in every international expansion when a business realises it has been thinking about entity setup the wrong way. The forms get filed. The registration goes through. And then, six months later, the company discovers it incorporated in the wrong jurisdiction for its tax profile, or chose a structure that makes hiring locally almost impossible, or created a compliance burden that consumes more management time than the market is worth. This is not bad luck. It is the predictable...

For most small and medium-sized businesses in the US and Latin America, international expansion still feels like someone else's problem — a move reserved for multinationals with legal teams, treasury departments, and years of runway. That assumption is becoming increasingly costly. The reality in 2026 is different. Cross-border incorporation is no longer a complex privilege. It is a strategic tool that agile, growth-minded SMEs are using to access new markets, optimize their corporate...

Europe remains the premier powerhouse for global business expansion—a region where cutting-edge innovation meets world-class infrastructure. For companies seeking to scale across multiple markets, Europe offers a unique combination of cultural proximity and operational efficiency. Choosing the right location in 2026 is about more than just tax incentives; it is about accessing high-tier talent, digital readiness, and long-term stability. Below, Sommet Global  dives into the four countries...