Eb5 Investors Magazine Top25 edition 2023; Issue 10:1 | Page 79

with funds from other sources could be problematic and a detailed explanation regarding any other sources of funds may be necessary .
MONEY EARNED FROM A BUSINESS
If the investor ’ s capital was derived from a business in which the investor had an ownership in , or if a gifting party obtained the funds from a business , evidence will need to be submitted that demonstrates the business is a legal entity . The evidence required includes :
• Foreign business and / or tax registration records . 7
• Five years of business income tax returns . 8
• Corporate , partnership , or other business entity annual reports and agreements .
• Audited financial statements .
The investor or gifting party may submit bank statements to demonstrate the receipt of funds from the business . Including both the business and personal bank statements
" Consulting with experts prior to making an EB-5 investment may help to avoid potential pitfalls in the investment process ."
to illustrate the outgoing transfer of funds from the business side , along with the corresponding incoming transfer into the personal side , will bolster the presentation .
USE OF INDEPENDENT EXPERTS
Consulting with experts prior to making an EB-5 investment may help to avoid potential pitfalls in the investment process . If an EB-5 investor has a choice of different sources of capital to invest , consulting with an expert may help the investor choose a source of capital that is most easily documented for the source of funds presentation .

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