For decades, Silicon Valley has been synonymous with innovation, venture capital, and high-speed disruption. Today, however, a new partner is emerging in the global technology conversation: the Middle East. Cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Beirut are building vibrant startup ecosystems that blend ambitious national policies with deep cultural roots in [...]
An Exclusive Legal Guide by Mansour Legal Services, MLS Global APC Incorporating a business in the United States is a powerful decision, but choosing the right state of formation is just as important. While the federal framework for taxation and compliance remains constant across the country, each U.S. state applies [...]
We recently had the chance to connect with Choucri Mansour and have shared our conversation below. Choucri, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What are you most [...]
America’s economic competitiveness increasingly depends on its ability to attract and retain global talent. One attorney in San Diego has quietly built something remarkable: a legal practice that doesn’t just serve immigrant entrepreneurs—it empowers them to become engines of American economic growth. Choucri Mansour, founder of Mansour Legal Services, MLS Global [...]
Choucri Mansour has achieved something remarkable within just one year of launching his legal practice. His firm, Mansour Legal Services, MLS Global APC, has facilitated over three million dollars in foreign direct investment while creating more than 10 full-time jobs across eight states. What makes this achievement particularly striking is how [...]
How to Stay Compliant While Based Outside the U.S. As the principal attorney at Mansour Legal Services, MLS Global APC, in San Diego, California, I helped international entrepreneurs set up and run U.S.-based businesses from afar. In our increasingly connected world, it’s easier than ever to operate remotely, whether you’re [...]
Opening a business bank account in the United States as a nonresident has traditionally been one of the most frustrating obstacles for international entrepreneurs. Even after legally forming an LLC or corporation, acquiring an EIN, and establishing a valid business structure, many nonresidents encounter unexpected resistance at the banking stage. [...]
MLS Global APC is Committed to Ethical Business Practices SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – May 21, 2025 — This week, Mansour Legal Services, MLS Global APC proudly announced its recent accreditation by Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California (BBB). As a BBB Accredited Business, MLS Global [...]
In a globalized economy, nonresident entrepreneurs are increasingly forming U.S. businesses to access international markets, establish credibility, and leverage the U.S. legal and financial systems. But owning or operating a U.S. business as a nonresident comes with complex and often misunderstood tax responsibilities. Failure to comply can result in penalties, [...]
Forming a U.S. Limited Liability Company (LLC) as an international owner is an exciting first step but maintaining your company in good standing requires annual compliance. Missing deadlines or filing incorrectly can lead to penalties, loss of liability protection, and even involuntary dissolution of your LLC. This article provides a [...]