Dr. Melih Arat
Business & Investment Consulting in the U.S.

Turn Your U.S. Business Dream Into Reality, Get Ready for Your E-2 Application

From developing your business idea to preparing a comprehensive business plan, from coordinating the company formation process to the E-2 legal application — the two areas of expertise you need, delivered through a coordinated working model.

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Two areas of expertise

Commercial planning and legal preparation are carried out by two distinct, complementary areas of expertise

Setting up the business correctly from a commercial standpoint and preparing the E-2 application in line with legal requirements are coordinated within the same process.

01 / COMMERCIAL CONSULTING

Business Formation, Consulting & Business Plan

By Dr. Melih Arat, Harvard University Entrepreneurship Mentor, and the business consulting team

  • Commercial evaluation of the business idea
  • Developing the business and revenue model
  • U.S. market and competitor analysis
  • Preparing the investment budget
  • Five-year financial projections
  • Employment and growth plan
  • Comprehensive business plan for use in the E-2 application
  • Coordinating the company formation process
  • Defining location criteria
  • Coordinating the process with suitable realtors, accountants, insurance agents, and other professionals
  • One-on-one business development sessions
  • Business plan revisions as requested by the attorney
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02 / LEGAL SERVICES

E-2 Legal Application Services

With the support of Yıldız Law Firm's expert legal team

  • Legal assessment of E-2 eligibility
  • Determining the application strategy
  • Legal review of the company and investment structure
  • Evaluation of the investment and source of funds
  • Legal review of application documents
  • Preparing legal petitions
  • Preparing and submitting the application file
  • Managing the consular or USCIS process
  • Interview preparation
  • Legal counsel throughout the application process
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Coordinated working model

Two Areas of Expertise, One Coordinated Process

While you focus on the business you want to build in the U.S., your business's commercial foundation and the legal preparation of your E-2 application are carried out in sync with one another.

Coordination creates a process that moves forward in the right order

01

Business Pre-Assessment

Together with Dr. Melih Arat, the business idea, investment goal, and requirements are defined.

02

Legal Eligibility

Yıldız Law Firm evaluates E-2 eligibility and the legal strategy.

03

Business Operations Preparation

Dr. Melih Arat and his team prepare the business model, budget, market analysis, and business plan.

04

Actual Implementation

Securing a location

Transferring funds

Purchasing equipment

Setting up the business

05

Application & Follow-up

Commercial content is aligned with the legal documents.

The official E-2 application is filed, and preparation for the E-2 interview takes place.

Our Approach

Build the Right Business in the U.S. — Not Just Any Company

Forming a company in the U.S. is easy. What truly matters is choosing the right business to invest in and turning it into a sustainable business model.

We evaluate your business idea from a commercial standpoint, test it against market realities, and, when necessary, talk you out of the wrong investment. Our goal is not only to prepare a business plan suitable for the E-2 application, but to help you build a business that can genuinely operate, grow, and generate revenue in the U.S.

First step

Ready to build the right business in the U.S.?

In the preliminary assessment meeting, let's go over your business idea, goals, investment framework, and the roadmap ahead together.

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Commercial consulting services are provided by Dr. Melih Arat and the business consulting team, while legal services are provided by the independent legal service provider Yıldız Law Firm. The information on this page does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of visa approval.

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