Your Strategic Partner
in Texas
— Local & International
A boutique advisory firm serving both international companies entering the U.S. market and local American businesses seeking strategic growth. From entity formation and corporate management to M&A and financial planning — we are your trusted partner in Texas.
End-to-End Advisory
for Every Stage
From your first U.S. entity filing to complex M&A transactions and full corporate management — we cover the entire lifecycle of your American business journey.
Texas Softlanding
Everything you need to launch operations in Texas — entity registration, EIN setup, U.S. business banking, payroll infrastructure, accounting, and full tax compliance. We remove every friction point between you and your first day of business.
Financial Planning
Strategic financial planning built for international SMEs operating in the U.S. — cash flow forecasting, budgeting, investment planning, and financial reporting aligned with your growth goals and U.S. regulatory requirements.
Financial Management
We secure the right financing for your U.S. expansion and navigate complex financial landscapes. Whether you need growth capital, working capital optimization, or insolvency management — we protect your financial stability.
Corporate Finance & M&A
Strategic mergers, acquisitions, and alliances in the U.S. market. We identify the right partners, structure the deal, conduct due diligence, and manage shareholder restructuring to maximize your position and long-term value.
Corporate Management
End-to-end corporate management for international companies with U.S. operations. We oversee governance, organizational structure, executive leadership, KPI frameworks, and operational performance — acting as your trusted management layer on the ground in Texas. From day-to-day decisions to long-term strategic direction, we run your U.S. entity with the discipline and accountability of a seasoned leadership team.
The World's Best
Business Gateway to the U.S.
Texas combines low regulation, world-class infrastructure, and geographic access to create the most compelling market entry point for international companies.
2nd Largest U.S. Economy
Texas GDP rivals entire nations, giving you access to one of the world's most powerful economies with unmatched business infrastructure.
No State Income Tax
Texas levies no personal or corporate state income tax, dramatically reducing your operational costs compared to other U.S. states.
Fortune 500 Headquarters
More Fortune 500 companies call Texas home than any state except New York. Your clients and partners are already here.
Major International Airports
Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio connect you directly to Mexico City and the world's major business hubs — making Texas the true crossroads of global trade.
Entity Formation & Corporate Structure
We register your Texas LLC or Corporation, set up operating agreements, corporate governance, and EIN from day one.
Banking, Payroll & Financial Setup
We guide you through U.S. business banking, payroll systems, accounting infrastructure, and tax compliance.
Operations & Executive Management
Our Fractional CEO service gives you seasoned U.S. leadership without the full-time executive overhead.
Scale, Invest & Grow
From M&A opportunities to financing solutions, we stay as your long-term strategic partner beyond launch day.
Decades of Results
Across Global Markets
Mexico Office Launch & Commercial Operations
Launched the Mexican office, developed commercial strategy for the shipping sector, and secured $260M in New Equipment Acquisitions across two tenures managing 13,000+ railcars.
Strategic Planning Across LATAM & 37 Countries
Led strategic planning for GE Healthcare LATAM and GE Distributed Power across 37+ countries, covering $400M+ in revenue with continuous double-digit growth.
Full Business Transformation
Led a complete business transformation achieving the highest EBITDA in Latin America at 19% — a 25% increase in two years through strategic organizational redesign and market leadership.
From First Call to
Fully Operational
A proven, structured methodology designed specifically for international companies entering the U.S. market for the first time.
Discovery
A focused strategy call to understand your business, goals, industry, and what success in the U.S. looks like for you. No commitment required.
Strategy
We design a custom Texas market entry plan tailored to your industry, company size, timeline, and expansion objectives.
Execution
We handle formation, banking, compliance, and operational setup end-to-end — on your schedule, with full transparency.
Growth
We remain your long-term U.S. strategic partner — advising, managing, and scaling alongside you as your business grows.
Trusted by International
& Local U.S. Companies
CIKA made our Texas launch a reality. Setting up LIVESO Experiences LLC in Houston from scratch felt overwhelming — but their team handled every detail, from entity formation to operational setup. We went from concept to fully incorporated and operating in record time.
CIKA was instrumental in analyzing the merger opportunity for LYRBA USA LLC. Their deep understanding of the PET extrusion industry, combined with sharp M&A expertise in the Houston market, gave us the clarity and confidence to make the right strategic decision for our company's future.
Velvet Financial Advisors is the financial operations backbone for companies investing or operating in the United States. As a CIKA subsidiary, Velvet provides the day-to-day financial infrastructure that keeps your U.S. business running — from bookkeeping and payroll to long-term financial planning.
Velvet Financial Advisors operates as a dedicated subsidiary of CIKA Consulting, offering seamless financial support to all CIKA clients. For full service details and to engage Velvet directly, visit velvetfinancialadvisors.com
Let's Build Your
Texas Strategy — Together
Whether you're an international company entering Texas or a local U.S. business looking to grow — book a complimentary 30-minute strategy call. No sales pitch, just an honest conversation about how we can help.
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