How Brazilian Firms Can Build an International Desk
A framework for law and accounting firms that want to serve clients with U.S. structuring needs.
6 min readThe Client Need Is Already There
Brazilian law firms, accounting offices, and advisory practices are already receiving questions from clients about U.S. structures. Opening a company in the United States, structuring international assets, preparing a business plan for a U.S. entity — these are real, recurring client needs.
The question is whether to build this capability internally or partner with a specialized provider.
Building Internally: The True Cost
Building genuine U.S. formation expertise internally requires significant investment: hiring professionals familiar with U.S. state laws, understanding Wyoming vs. Delaware nuances, developing banking readiness processes, and maintaining multilingual documentation capability.
For most Brazilian firms, this is not their core business. The opportunity cost is significant.
The Partnership Model
A better approach for most firms is to establish a structured partnership with a U.S.-based provider who operates as an extension of your firm — not a competitor.
T2bis is designed for this model. We operate with full transparency, protect your client relationship, communicate in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and produce premium documentation under your preferred delivery framework.
Three Delivery Models
Referral: Your firm refers clients and T2bis handles the engagement. Clean, transparent, no overlap.
Co-Branded: T2bis operates as your named international desk. Client materials reference both firms.
White-Label: Fully integrated — T2bis operates transparently as your international service.
The right model depends on your firm's preferences, existing client relationships, and long-term strategy.
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