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FT3 Launch

US market entry,
done properly.

Launching in the US isn't just filing a form. It's building operational credibility — the right entity, the right banking narrative, the right provider path. FT3 Launch handles all of it, staged so you move fast without stumbling.

The US banking system wasn't designed for international businesses. We were.

Most international businesses form a US LLC before they're truly bank-ready. The entity exists — but banking providers still need to understand the business model, ownership structure, account purpose, and flow of funds before they'll approve anything.

Weak applications mean avoidable delays, rejections, and months of back-and-forth. FT3 Launch structures your case correctly from day one — so you present to banking partners with a clean, credible profile, not a pile of unanswered questions.

The value isn't a link to an application form. It's reducing uncertainty, sequencing the process, and helping you look credible to financial partners — first submission.

Banking requires more than formation

An LLC alone isn't enough. Providers need to understand your business, account purpose, revenue sources, and ownership — or they decline.

Applications fail without a narrative

Submitting raw documents without a coherent business narrative creates back-and-forth that kills momentum and delays your go-live date.

Wrong provider = wasted months

Not every US banking provider suits every international business profile. Choosing wrong means starting over. FT3 matches you to the right path first.

A staged process that keeps momentum.

Start with the minimum viable submission. Add support only when providers ask for it — or when the case clearly requires more.

01
Start
Profile & Assessment

We gather your entity, UBO, account-use, and volume details. Within days you have a clear picture of the right path.

02
Submit
Banking Application

We structure and guide your initial submission — clean, consistent, and matched to the right provider for your profile.

03
Respond
Follow-Up Support

We interpret and help answer every provider RFI — so no question goes unanswered and no follow-up stalls your application.

04
Strengthen
Presence & Bridge

If US footprint is needed, we coordinate it. Once banking is live, we bridge directly into FT3 Pay for payment setup.

Why fast isn’t faster.

There’s a pattern in this market: spin up a US entity in 48 hours with an automated platform, get an EIN, watch the bank application get declined six weeks later. Start over. Different platform. Different bank. Same result. Six months in, no operating account.

The Automated Pattern
Fast form. Slow operation.
  • Entity formed in 48 hours — the easiest part
  • Generic structure with no banking narrative
  • Self-serve bank application, no underwriter context
  • Decline, with no explanation and no path forward
  • Start over with a new provider. Repeat.
  • Six months in, no operating bank. No revenue.
The FT3 Pattern
Right setup. Live operation.
  • Entity structured for the banking outcome from day one
  • KYB narrative built around what underwriters actually look for
  • Right provider matched to your profile — not the first one we tried
  • Operator-led submission with direct underwriter relationships
  • Most clients are banked on the first application
  • Weeks to live operation. Bridge directly into payments.

Form-filling speed isn’t the same as time to operation. The fastest way to be operating isn’t the fastest entity setup — it’s the one that actually leads to a bank account, a payment processor, and a live business.

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Your expert guide through every step.

  • Review your entity structure, ownership, and UBO profile
  • Clarify account purpose and expected activity for provider review
  • Prepare your KYB narrative — the business story that reviewers understand
  • Map revenue flow and source of funds documentation
  • Select the right banking provider for your specific profile
  • Guide the initial submission with a clean, consistent application
  • Handle all provider follow-up, RFIs, and escalations
  • Coordinate US operating presence if address or substance is required
  • Bridge into FT3 Pay once banking is established

No guesswork. No wasted months.

  • Weak or inconsistent banking applications
  • Avoidable provider back-and-forth and delays
  • Overwhelming founders with a 30-item document dump on day one
  • Poor address or US presence explanations that trigger declines
  • Months of lost revenue before you're processing
  • Choosing the wrong banking provider for your business type
  • Confusing banking setup with payment acceptance (two different things)
  • Starting over with a new provider after an avoidable rejection

Straightforward pricing.
Scope confirmed before work begins.

Whether you're entering the US or expanding internationally, all engagements start with a free discovery call. Final scope and pricing are confirmed before anything starts — no surprises.

Launch Start
from $1,500
Straightforward cases with a clean entity and clear revenue flow. The right starting point for most businesses.
  • Entity & UBO profile review
  • Account-use & volume profiling
  • Banking provider matching
  • Submission guidance & preparation
  • Provider path recommendation
  • Standard follow-up support
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Launch Plus
from $2,995
Adds full regulatory & compliance support. Covers most business profiles entering the US or expanding internationally.
  • Everything in Launch Start
  • Full KYB narrative preparation
  • Regulatory & compliance guidance
  • Banking-readiness evidence pack
  • RFI response & follow-up management
  • Local payment method integration guidance
  • Bridge plan to FT3 Pay
✦ Special Offer
FT3 Launch included at no cost when you sign up for FT3 Pay — learn more → Subject to terms & conditions.
Pricing indicative. Scope confirmed before work begins. FT3 does not guarantee third-party approvals. Full pricing details →
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Launch Custom
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Complex, multi-jurisdiction, or ongoing managed engagements. Scoped entirely around your situation.
  • Everything in Launch Plus
  • Multi-jurisdiction expansion planning
  • Multi-provider path management
  • Treasury & multi-currency setup
  • Ongoing managed support option
  • Dedicated FT3 account manager
  • FT3 Pay integration roadmap
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Stay focused on your business.
We'll keep the back office running.

For new and existing US-presence companies who'd rather grow their business than coordinate four vendors. Same FT3 team that helped you launch — or a fresh engagement if you're already live.

Essentials
from $750/mo
Hours back in your week
Most chosen
Plus
from $1,200/mo
Proactive partnership as you grow
Strategic
from $2,000/mo
Executive-grade ops for what's next

Plans are tailored to your scale and stage. Engagements typically start with a brief discovery call.

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A light starting point. Not a paperwork dump.

We don't send you a 30-item document list on day one. Here's what we actually need to get started — and what comes later only when providers ask for it.

Company Details

  • Formation documents & certificate of incorporation
  • EIN / tax ID (if already obtained)
  • Ownership structure & UBO details
  • Founder IDs and residential addresses

Business & Account Use

  • Website and business overview
  • Customer profile and target market
  • Expected account use and purpose
  • Estimated monthly volume & transaction count

If Requested Later

  • Customer contracts or invoices
  • US launch plan or business plan
  • Address / office or coworking evidence
  • Accounting or professional service provider info

Common questions about FT3 Launch.

Do I need a US entity already?+
You don't need one yet — but you'll need one. FT3 Launch includes guidance on forming the right US entity (typically an LLC) in the right sequence so banking and payments follow directly. We advise on state, structure, and timing based on your profile.
Can you guarantee banking approval?+
No — and anyone who tells you they can isn't being straight with you. Banking providers make their own decisions. What FT3 guarantees is that your application will be structured correctly, submitted to the right provider, and followed up professionally. We tell you early if we think the path will be difficult.
How long does the process take?+
Simple cases with a clean entity and documentation typically move through banking submission in 2–4 weeks. More complex cases — where US presence or deeper evidence packaging is needed — allow 6–10 weeks. We confirm realistic timelines in the initial assessment call.
What happens after banking is set up?+
We bridge directly into FT3 Pay — your payment processing infrastructure. Once your US banking is established, we set up your merchant account, connect your gateway, and get you processing. The transition is built into every Launch project.
Which package is right for me?+
We confirm scope after the initial assessment call — we don't ask you to guess upfront. Most international businesses with a clean LLC and direct client revenue start with Launch Plus. Businesses with a limited US footprint typically need Launch Presence. We tell you clearly after the first call.

We had enterprise clients in New York ready to sign, but no US entity that banks would actually approve. FT3 structured our banking narrative, matched us to the right provider, and had our US merchant account live in under six weeks. The first application was the only application.

RM
Rafael M.
Co-Founder & CEO — B2B HR Analytics Platform, São Paulo → New York

Start with a free assessment call.

30 minutes. No commitment. A clear picture of your US market entry path and which package fits your situation.