Spanish investor counsel for Peru
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. is a US law firm founded in 1997 that serves Spanish-speaking investors and entrepreneurs with cross-border matters involving Peru. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle the US-law side of investments, business formations, immigration, and asset protection, while collaborating with a Peru-admitted Of Counsel for the Peruvian-law dimension. Mr. Sris, the firm’s owner and founder, is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. For Peru-law matters, the firm works with Martín Mayandía, Of Counsel, admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What cross-border investor counsel covers for Peru-focused clients
Cross-border investor counsel for Peru-focused clients addresses the US legal needs of Spanish-speaking investors, family offices, and entrepreneurs whose business or personal assets span the United States and Peru. The practice encompasses US corporate structuring, inbound investment compliance, immigration options for investors and executives, and coordination with Peruvian legal professionals on the Peruvian-law side. Because the firm is a US law firm, its attorneys do not practice Peruvian law; instead, the firm’s US-admitted lawyers handle the US components while the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, provides Peruvian-law support under a separate engagement.
Common US-law matters include forming a US subsidiary or limited liability company, reviewing cross-border commercial agreements, securing E-2 treaty-investor or L-1 intracompany-transferee visa status, and structuring real-estate acquisitions. The firm also advises on US tax-reporting obligations that arise from foreign investments and on the application of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to US-connected transactions. Every engagement is structured so that the US-law work is performed by a US-admitted attorney and the Peruvian-law work is performed by the Peru-admitted Of Counsel, maintaining strict jurisdictional separation.
How Mr. Sris and the firm’s Peru Of Counsel collaborate on investor matters
Mr. Sris and the firm’s Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, collaborate through a structured dual-jurisdiction model: Mr. Sris and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys handle all US-law aspects, while Mr. Mayandía handles Peruvian-law matters under a separate Of Counsel engagement. This model allows a Spanish-speaking investor to receive coordinated counsel without either attorney practicing law in a jurisdiction where they are not admitted. Mr. Mayandía is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar; his role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm.
When an investor needs, for example, to form a US entity to hold a Peruvian operating company, the US-admitted attorney drafts the US organizational documents, advises on US securities and tax considerations, and prepares any required US immigration petitions. Simultaneously, Mr. Mayandía reviews the Peruvian corporate structure, ensures compliance with Peruvian foreign-investment regulations, and addresses any Peruvian notarial or registration requirements. The two sides communicate directly, but each attorney remains responsible only for the law of the jurisdiction in which they are licensed. The client receives integrated advice without any unauthorized practice of law.
About Mr. Sris and the sriscounsel Of Counsel network
Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He founded the firm in 1997 and has built a practice that serves international clients with US legal needs. Mr. Sris testified before the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee in support of 2019 HB 635 (chief patron Del. David Bulova), the bill that became the 2019 revision to Va. Code § 20-107.3(g).
For Peru-related matters, the firm’s Of Counsel network includes Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía’s role is limited to Peru-law matters in collaboration with the US-admitted attorneys of the firm. Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel bring over 120 years of combined legal experience. The firm’s US locations are in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York; all consultations are by appointment only.
Frequently asked questions
What US immigration options exist for a Peruvian investor or business owner?
Peruvian investors and business owners may qualify for several US visa categories, including the E-2 treaty-investor visa, the L-1 intracompany-transferee visa, and the EB-5 immigrant-investor program, depending on the nature and size of the investment. The E-2 visa requires a substantial investment in a US enterprise and is available to nationals of countries that maintain a qualifying treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. The L-1 visa allows a foreign company to transfer an executive, manager, or specialized-knowledge employee to a related US entity. The EB-5 program offers a path to permanent residence for investors who create or preserve at least ten full-time US jobs. Each category has distinct requirements, and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys can evaluate which option fits a particular investor’s profile. For guidance on your specific situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
How does the firm handle the Peruvian-law side of a cross-border investment?
The firm handles the Peruvian-law side through its Peru Of Counsel, Martín Mayandía, who is admitted to practice law in Peru (2009) and is not admitted in any US state bar. Mr. Mayandía works under a separate Of Counsel engagement and addresses Peruvian corporate, tax, regulatory, and notarial requirements. He does not practice US law, and the firm’s US-admitted attorneys do not practice Peruvian law. This division ensures that every legal task is performed by an attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. The client receives coordinated advice, but the firm remains jurisdictionally separate. To discuss the details of your cross-border matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What US business structures are commonly used by Peruvian investors?
Peruvian investors often use a US limited liability company (LLC) or a C-corporation to hold US assets or operate a US business, with the choice driven by tax, liability, and immigration considerations. An LLC offers pass-through taxation and flexible management, while a C-corporation may be preferable if the investor plans to seek venture capital or eventually go public. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys can form the entity in a state such as Delaware, Virginia, or New York, draft the operating agreement or bylaws, and advise on US federal and state tax registration. The Peru Of Counsel concurrently reviews the Peruvian tax implications of the US entity and ensures compliance with Peruvian foreign-investment reporting. For a consultation on cross-border counsel, reach Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel network at (888) 437-7747.
Does the firm assist with US real-estate purchases by Peruvian nationals?
Yes, the firm assists Peruvian nationals with US real-estate acquisitions, including due diligence, title review, purchase-agreement negotiation, and structuring the ownership entity. The US-admitted attorney handles the transaction under the law of the state where the property is located. If the buyer needs to transfer funds from Peru, the firm’s Peru Of Counsel can advise on Peruvian exchange-control and tax requirements. The firm does not provide tax advice on Peruvian law, but Mr. Mayandía can coordinate with the client’s Peruvian accountant. All US-law work is performed by a US-admitted attorney. For guidance on your specific cross-border situation, reach Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.
What is the role of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in US-Peru transactions?
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits US issuers, domestic concerns, and certain foreign persons acting in US territory from bribing foreign officials to obtain or retain business, and it imposes books-and-records and internal-controls requirements on US issuers. In a US-Peru transaction, the FCPA can apply if a US entity, a US citizen, or a foreign person acting within the United States is involved. The firm’s US-admitted attorneys advise on FCPA compliance, including due-diligence procedures, third-party-agent vetting, and the design of internal controls. The Peru Of Counsel can provide Peruvian-law context on local anti-corruption statutes, but the FCPA analysis is performed solely by the US-admitted attorney. For a consultation on cross-border counsel, reach Mr. Sris and his Of Counsel network at (888) 437-7747.
Can the firm help a Peruvian family office with US estate planning?
The firm can assist a Peruvian family office with US estate planning for assets located in the United States, including wills, revocable trusts, and cross-border tax planning. The US-admitted attorney drafts the US estate-planning documents and advises on US federal estate and gift tax rules, which may apply to non-resident aliens who own US-situs assets. The Peru Of Counsel can review the Peruvian inheritance-law implications and coordinate with the family’s Peruvian notary. The firm does not practice Peruvian law, and any Peruvian-law advice is provided by Mr. Mayandía under a separate engagement. To discuss the details of your international matter, contact Law Offices of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747.