The AAEI Standard

AAEI Verified.

Verified companies have completed a readiness review focused on U.S. expansion and investor preparedness. The badge signals to American funds, family offices, and strategic partners that an Alberta company has been screened.

Review categories

What the review covers.

US Corporate Structuring & Entity Formation

Delaware/state entity setup, cap table integrity, subsidiaries, and cross-border structuring suitable for U.S. capital.

US Commercial Contracts & Liability

Customer, vendor, and partner agreements aligned to U.S. norms — limitations of liability, indemnities, and enforceability.

US Intellectual Property Protection

Patent, trademark, trade secret, and licensing positioning for U.S. market entry and investor diligence.

US Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

State privacy law compliance (CCPA, CPRA, etc.), data handling, breach response, and security posture.

US Licensing & Regulatory (Industry-Specific)

Sector licensing, permitting, and regulatory obligations relevant to the company's U.S. operating footprint.

US Immigration & Cross-Border Mobility

Founder and team mobility, visa strategy, and lawful presence for U.S. business activities.

US Banking, Payments & Financial Infrastructure

U.S. banking, treasury, payments rails, and financial operations required to transact in-market.

US Cross-Border Tax

Federal, state, and cross-border tax posture — nexus, transfer pricing, treaty positions, and withholdings.

US Investor & Securities Regulation

Securities compliance, fundraising exemptions, and disclosure practices aligned to U.S. investor expectations.

US Culture and Strategy

Market positioning, go-to-market, and cultural fluency required to operate credibly with U.S. counterparties.

Apply for Verification.

Verification is application-based. Members of the AAEI network in good standing are invited to apply.