Cost
What it costs to buy a U.S. business with TealBridge
Every payment in one place: what it covers, who receives it and when it is due. You receive a fixed written quote for our part before signing anything.
| Item | What it covers | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| TealBridge, buyer-side advisory | |||
| Initial consultation | 30 minutes: budget, goals, whether an acquisition fits | No charge | Before any agreement |
| Search and advisory retainer | Criteria, sourcing, screening, seller calls, negotiation support | Fixed quote after the first consultation | On signing the mandate |
| Due diligence on a selected target | Financial and business review, investment memorandum, coordination of legal review | Fixed quote after the first consultation | After the LOI |
| Success fee | Paid only if the deal closes | Fixed quote after the first consultation | At closing |
| E-2 business plan | Consulate format, built on the diligence findings | $1,500 to $2,500 | Before the visa filing |
| Independent professionals, paid directly | |||
| Deal attorney | LOI review, legal due diligence, purchase agreement, escrow terms | Quoted by the attorney, depends on deal size | From the LOI |
| Immigration attorney | Visa strategy and the E-2 application | Usually from $10,000 | Before filing |
| CPA | Tax structure, purchase price allocation, quality of earnings on larger deals | Quoted by the CPA | Diligence and after closing |
| Escrow agent | Holds and releases the purchase funds | Quoted by the agent | At closing |
| Business broker | Represents the seller | Normally paid by the seller | At closing |
| Government and setup | |||
| U.S. company formation | LLC or corporation in the chosen state | State fees, roughly $50 to $500 | Before closing |
| E-2 visa fees | Consular route or change of status | $315 per person at a consulate; USCIS $510 + $300 for small employers | At filing |
| Licenses and permits | Transfer or new licenses for the industry | Depends on the state and industry | Before closing |
| Your capital | |||
| Purchase price | The business itself | From $100,000 | At closing |
| Working capital | Payroll, rent and inventory for the first months | Often 3 to 6 months of operating expenses | At closing |
How to read this table
Our fees are fixed in a written engagement letter before work starts. Independent professionals quote their own fees and you contract with them directly.
For E-2, personal costs such as visa fees and the immigration attorney are not part of the investment. Business costs paid by your company, such as the purchase price and working capital, usually are.
Government fees are current as of October 2026 and can change. The sister site e2-visa-usa.com explains visa costs in detail.
E-2 visa cost in detail →