U.S. MARKET ENTRY

Helping Korean Businesses
Establish a U.S. Presence

Whether you're establishing a U.S. entity or introducing Korean products to the American market, our LA team provides hands-on support to help you take the first steps toward U.S. market entry.

Through our network of banking, accounting, real estate, and logistics partners, along with Korean trade organizations, we help businesses navigate the complexities of entering the U.S. market and build a strong foundation for long-term growth.

TWO PATHWAYS TO THE U.S. MARKET

Company Entry & Product Entry

COMPANY ENTRY

Helping Korean Companies Set Up U.S. Operations

For Korean businesses looking to establish a U.S. company, branch office, or manufacturing facility.

  • Market research, competitive analysis, and market entry strategy
  • Business entity formation (LLC or corporation), choice of state, and EIN
  • Business bank account
  • Site selection and lease negotiations for offices, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses
  • Local hiring and HR setup
  • Accounting, tax, and labor law professionals
PRODUCT ENTRY

Bringing Korean Products to the U.S. Market

For Korean food, beauty, and consumer goods brands and manufacturers seeking to expand into the United States.

  • Market feasibility assessments, product positioning, and pricing strategy
  • FDA food facility registration, MoCRA cosmetics registration, and labeling
  • Importer of record, customs clearance, and 3PL warehousing
  • Retail placement support across Korean and Asian grocery chains, wholesale distributors, and e-commerce platforms
  • Buyer meetings and trade show support
  • Product testing and market validation through our franchise and F&B locations
PRODUCT ROADMAP

From Korea to U.S. Store Shelves

Our own franchise and F&B locations provide a real-world testing ground for Korean food products. You can evaluate customer demand and market potential before expanding into wider distribution.

01

Market Assessment

Evaluate competing products, pricing strategies, and target customers.

02

Regulatory Compliance

Support applicable FDA and MoCRA registrations, ingredient reviews, and product labeling compliance.

03

Import & Customs Clearance

Coordinate importer of record requirements, tariff classification, and customs clearance.

04

Logistics & Inventory Management

Arrange 3PL, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

05

Market Testing

Test products through our Los Angeles retail locations and pop-up events to evaluate customer demand and market response.

06

Channel Expansion

Expand market reach through grocery chains, wholesale distributors, and e-commerce channels.

PARTNERSHIP

MOU with PCB Bank

Tomas A&C has signed a strategic MOU with PCB Bank, a U.S.-based community bank. We help companies and franchisees with business account opening and business financing.

Tomas A&C×PCB Bank

Start Your U.S. Expansion with Our Los Angeles Team

Share your business goals, timeline, and budget with us. We will outline the key steps, resources, and local partnerships needed to bring your U.S. expansion plans to life.

Request a Market Entry Consultation