Experiences with Australian Capital into U.S. Buyouts?

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February 11, 2026

by a searcher from Georgia Institute of Technology in San Francisco, California, USA

I’m currently acquiring a U.S.-based healthcare software business and exploring capital from a mix of domestic and international investors. For Australian investors participating in a U.S. LLC acquisition (non-SBA structured), I’d appreciate insight on: - Typical entity structures used (direct equity vs. SPV vs. holding company) - Withholding tax considerations - FIRB implications (if any) Would value perspectives from operators or investors who’ve structured cross-border deals before. Thank you in advance.
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from University of California, Berkeley in San Francisco, CA, USA
In my former life, I dealt with international transactions. I would highly recommend speaking with an attorney familiar with jurisdictions involved, type of transaction, industry (IP or hard assets for example) and estimate cost to close the deal. Int'l matters are complicated and hence many mouths to feed...you gotta ask yourself if your deal can support such fees to get it done right.
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from American University in Irvine, CA, USA
Hello, Chelsea. I have a corporate transactional boutique law firm which specializes in cross-border transactions. In that capacity I have represented both US and Australian companies in inbound and outbound transactions and related matters. I have specifically assisted an Australian corporate fund to make acquisitions of, and capital investments in, companies in the United States. These particular transactions were in the natural resources sector, but I have also worked with many other industry segments from Australia, and currently now represent one in the life sciences industry. If I can be of any help to you with your proposed transaction, please DM me here and I will be happy to set up a time to speak. I can also recommend qualified law firms in Australia with whom I have worked previously.
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