Ready to RevUP your business?
Simplify Your U.S. Business Operations with RevUp Advisors
From entity establishment to accounting and tax services, we handle the complexities so you can focus on growth.
Phone
+1 (224) 331-1685
Office
1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 400 Schaumburg, IL 60173
Why Choose Us?
Expertise You Can Rely On
Setting up and managing a U.S. entity can feel like navigating a maze of regulations, processes, and responsibilities. Our expertise ensures you never lose focus on what matters most—growing your business.
With years of experience helping international businesses in Asia and Japan establish and manage U.S. entities, we take the complexity out of the equation. From ensuring compliance with local regulations to managing daily financial operations, we empower you to concentrate on your core business goals while we handle the rest.
Entity Establishment Support
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- Assist with selection of entity type and state of establishment
- Tax number registration and other necessary registrations
- Coordination with lawyers, investment bankers (M&A), and other professionals
- Installation of accounting software
- Design and launch of websites
- Receiving and handling notices from governmental authorities
Accounting
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- Bookkeeping support based on US GAAP
- Internal accounting support and response to external auditors
Corporate Tax
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- Preparation of corporate tax returns
- Response to investigations by the IRS and state authorities
- Coordinate with transfer pricing specialists and apyroll tax providers
Transfer Pricing
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- Preparation of transfer pricing documents
Tax Provision
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- Tax provision calculation for audit reports
- Analysis of uncertain tax positions for financial statements (FIN48)
Our Team
Meet Our Professionals
Kumiko Watanabe
Principal
Kumiko’s career includes experience at a Big 4 accounting firm and Grant Thornton LLP, followed by the development of RevUp Advisors LLC. With this firm, Kumiko assists clients investing in the United States through services such as accounting, international tax, and federal and state compliance, along with collaboration with other professional firms. Kumiko frequently writes for tax publications and speaks at industry seminars, supporting Japanese companies expanding into the U.S. Kumiko holds a Master of Science in Taxation from DePaul University. US CPA licensed in IL.
Shunichi Tsutsui
Transfer Pricing Director
Shunichi is a PhD Economist who has 20 years of transfer pricing consulting experience at PwC, and an additional 10 years at other Big 4 firms and Grant Thornton LLP. As a chief economic advisor, Shunichi has been involved in major US-Japan related transfer pricing issues for clients, including more than 70 advance pricing agreements (“APAs”) with the Internal Revenue Services and numerous transfer pricing U.S. documentation projects. His industry expertise covers a wide range, including automotive parts and chemical products manufacturing, consumer electronics, pharmaceutical R&D services, industrial product distribution, etc. Shunichi hosted many seminars and contributed articles to Bloomberg Tax and International Tax Journal (Japan), among other publications.
Keiko Arai
Tax Senior Associate
Keiko brings extensive expertise in finance, with strong background in managerial accounting, financial reporting, and budget control – experience gained at the U.S. based multinational corporations. After working at Grant Thornton LLP, Keiko joined RevUp Advisors LLC, where she is committed to clear and effective client communication. Her services include the preparation of federal and state corporate income tax returns, among other business-critical solutions.
Abdul Ahmad
Accounting Support Specialist
Abdul, (MBA, EA) an accounting professional with over 20 years of experience across manufacturing, sales, and R&D industries. Abdul brings strong foundation in corporate financial management including bookkeeping, consolidation, month-end and year-end close and external auditors’ correspondence. Proficient in multiple accounting software platforms, including QuickBooks online. Possesses an MBA, Enrolled Agent designation, and QuickBooks Certification.
Yoichi Ishizuka
Advisor
After the experience in audit services at an audit firm, Yoichi was involved in various tax-related practices at Grant Thornton Taiyo Tax firm, including tax compliance, handling tax audits and disputes, transfer pricing mutual agreement procedures (MAP) and advance pricing agreement (APA) , tax due diligence for acquisitions, and the development of tax governance frameworks for global companies. As a managing partner of Grant Thornton Taiyo tax firm, he was also engaged in overall firm management and participated in the operation of tax services across member firms as a member of the tax committee of its global network.
Why Choose Us?
We Have Customized Solutions
What do I need to do to expand my business to the US?
We can guide your business in establishing an entity align with your business model and reporting structure.
What is the compliance to maintain the business in the US?
We can establish your routine compliance to maintain good business standing.
How do I focus on new business while maintaining day-to-day accounting and tax tasks?
RevUp provides expert accounting and tax support allowing you focus on growing your
core business.
Our Services
Expertise You Can Rely On
U.S. Entity Formation
Navigate the entity setup process with ease, ensuring full compliance from the start.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Stay organized with accurate financial records tailored to your unique operational needs.
Tax Services
Maximize tax efficiency while remaining compliant with U.S. laws.
Subsidiary Management
Offload the administrative burden of running your U.S. entity, from payroll to reporting.
Contact Us
Get In Touch
Phone
+1 (224) 331-1685
Office
1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 400 Schaumburg, IL 60173