Does offshore company need to register in US?

[Octa Viva]

Hi,

I have an offshore company (located in India) and I want to provide software services to companies in US (specifically massachusetts). All the work will be done in India and the data transfer will take place via internet. As such, my company doesn't need a presence in US. Do I still need to register a company in US for doing business with US companies?

I am trying to avoid complications. Also, does anyone have ideas about what kindof tax complications are involved if I register here? Do I have to pay taxes in US (Mass specifically)?

Has anybody of u been thru something like this? Any suggestions on how should I go about it? I already have customers... I am just waiting to get started and want to do it the right way.. .legally.

All comments are appreciated.

Octa

 

[Octa Viva]

Thank you!

I have been reseraching along these lines for some time and looks like I will setup a company here in US which will "offically" get the customer in US and deal with them. It will also interact with the Indian counterpart per project basis and pay it per project. With this, the USCompany has tax liabilities in US, while the Indian companies has tax liabilities in India... this also helps me keep the money in dollars in US (with the help of US company). If I dont' set up US company, all the money has to go to Indian company, and I can't really use it in dollars in US as easily.

Thanks again.

Octa