Frequently Asked Questions

  • A subsidiary-on-demand uses the corporate, financial and legal infrastructure of the group of companies baking AlsoThere. It allows your company to do business in a foreign market without establishing a permanent physical or legal entity. Unlike a traditional subsidiary, which requires significant time, cost, and administrative effort to set up and maintain; our service enables you to send local proposals, sign local contracts, invoice locally and have control of the relationships with your customers.

  • Our service simplifies global expansion by:

    • Rapid and Robust Corporate Expansion: Leverage AlsoThere’s infrastructure with compliance expertise in local laws and regulations, ensuring transparent and seamless business expansion.

    • Cost-Effective Solutions: Avoid the high costs of setting up and managing subsidiaries by utilizing our scalable and economical services.

    • Risk Mitigation: Minimize financial exposure and risks associated with global expansion by relying on our established local expertise and transparent business model.

    • Customer Ownership: Maintain full control of your customer relationships, lead generation, and sales processes without relying on intermediaries.

    • Focus on Your Core Business: Strengthen your competitive edge while we manage the complexities on your behalf.

    • Argentina

    • Bolivia

    • Chile

    • Colombia

    • Costa Rica

    • Ecuador

    • El Salvador

    • Estados Unidos

    • Guatemala

    • Honduras

    • México

    • Nicaragua

    • Panamá

    • Paraguay

    • Perú

    • República Dominicana

    • Unión Europea

    • Uruguay

  • Yes, you retain full control over your client relationships. Our role is to enable the infrastructure and support needed to facilitate your operations while allowing you to manage customer interactions and decisions.

  • No, AlsoThere is not a local partner but an enabler that facilitates your seamless international expansion. While we may complement services to support your partner programs, you maintain full control over your sales process, customer relationships, and profits.

  • No, your company approves AlsoThere’s service proposal that will include:

    • The program you are subscribing to, and 

    • AlsoThere’s terms & Conditions,  (a DBA - Doing Business As - of eSource Capital Inc. and its affiliated companies).

    You will be able to add, change or reduce the countries you want to do business in.

  • We act as your authorized local agent, we send proposals to your customers with your own terms and conditions. When approved by your customer, they acknowledge AlsoThere’s limitations of responsibilities. If applicable, our local affiliate will comply with the customer’s local process for becoming approved as  the local vendor’s agent, and will receive purchase orders on your behalf. 

  • Yes, all invoices are fully compliant with the fiscal and tax regulations of the respective country. We ensure accuracy and compliance to avoid any legal or financial issues.

  • We manage payment collections on your behalf through our local affiliate. Once payments are received, we transfer the funds to you securely.

  • Our white-glove service is an additional premium feature to enhance customer relationships: AlsoThere will designate an account representative for frequent follow up on your service, receive customers’ feedback, ensure seamless coordination and help you to address needs promptly.

  • We offer three flexible pricing options tailored to your needs:

    AlsoThere Annual Transaction Program

    • 12% to 20% fee on the billed service amount (plus applicable country taxes).

    • Single annual invoice per contract.

    • Minimum invoice of USD $10,000.00.

    • No monthly fees.

    • Additional charges may apply for supplementary services.

    • Payments abroad include a tax withholding certificate.

    AlsoThere Single Market Program

    • Minimum 12-month contract for ongoing subsidiary-on-demand services.

    • USD $1,500 monthly fee (1 country); USD $1,500 per additional country.

    • 5% to 12% fee on the billed service amount (plus applicable country taxes).

    • Unlimited local customers/contracts 

    • Payments abroad include a tax withholding certificate.

    AlsoThere Multi-Country Ramp-Up Program

    • Minimum 24-month contract for ongoing subsidiary-on-demand services.

    • USD $4,000 monthly fee (covers 4 countries); USD $1,000 per additional country.

    • First 6 months with no monthly fee.

    • 5% to 12% fee on the billed service amount (plus applicable country taxes).

    • Business insurance costs (if required).

    • Unlimited local customers/contracts 

    • Payments abroad include a tax withholding certificate.

    AlsoThere Custom Program

    • We can design a tailored program to meet your specific priorities or those of the companies you are supporting

  • AlsoThere approach helps you mitigate any financial and legal risks that may be associated with a premature expansion to new countries by leveraging our expertise in local markets, staying updated on regulatory changes, and providing proactive support to address any challenges.

  • Our streamlined processes ensure a quick and efficient setup and launch, following the acceptance of AlsoThere’s terms and conditions and implementing AlsoThere’s onboarding. We have been able to invoice local clients as fast as 48 hours from subscribing to AlsoThere.

  • Our service is ideal for industries such as technology services (i.e: SaaS), consulting, and professional services. Any non-physical product and service-driven value company seeking to sell in new markets serving non-governmental customers, and operate internationally without a permanent presence.

  • Our corporate infrastructure includes local legal and tax experts to stay updated on regulations, and is designed to align with local laws, ensuring your business remains compliant at all times.

  • No, there are no strict minimum or maximum customer volumes required. Our solution is flexible and can accommodate businesses of various sizes. As an AlsoThere customer through our Single Market Program, or our Multi Country Ramp-up Program you have access to Unlimited local customers/contracts.

  • Termination is straightforward. We have 12 months and 24 months program terms, an advance notice prior renewal will be enough to wrap up your program and any outstanding operations, finalize accounts, and ensure compliance. 

  • If a customer disputes a service contract or payment in the local market, Alsothere’s role as the authorized local agent is limited to issuing invoices, collecting payments, and transferring funds to the vendor. Any disputes related to the quality, delivery, or performance of the products or services must be resolved directly between the vendor and the client. The vendor remains fully responsible for managing client relationships, addressing disputes, and resolving any claims under their contractual terms.

  • Yes, we require documentation such as proof of company registration, tax identification numbers, Articles of incorporation or company bylaws, and I.D. of legal representative in your country of operations, and details of the services or products you will be offering. Our onboarding team will guide you through the exact requirements.

  • Our service is flexible, through our Custom Program we may accommodate both short-term projects. 

  • Adding a new country is straightforward. You can amend your AlsoThere Program, including new additional countries. Our team will handle the setup process quickly to ensure seamless expansion.

  • We employ robust data protection protocols, including encryption, secure servers, and strict access controls, to ensure your data and transactions remain confidential and secure.

  • We support invoicing and payment collection in multiple currencies. The specific currencies available depend on the country we operate. Contact us for details about your target market.

  • Our local representatives and partners are fluent in the local language and assist with communication to ensure nothing is lost in translation.

  • While market research and entry strategy are not part of our core services, we can connect you with trusted local partners or consultants who specialize in these areas.

  • We provide detailed reports on invoicing, payments, and compliance activities, offering insights into your international operations to help you make informed decisions.

  • Yes, we assist with repatriating profits in compliance with local and international financial regulations, ensuring smooth and legal fund transfers to your home country.

  • If you decide to establish a permanent subsidiary, we can assist with the transition by providing documentation, contacts, and insights to help you set up and run the new entity efficiently.

  • AlsoThere facilitates the local vendor registration process by acting as your authorized local agent through our local affiliate. We provide your customer all required legal and fiscal documentation to ensure smooth onboarding into your customer’s system, making compliance with local requirements seamless.

  • While AlsoThere supports managing the administrative aspects of your contract, including invoicing and compliance, the renewal of the agreement with your local customer remains under your control. However, we are available to assist with the execution of renewal documents if required.

  • Yes, AlsoThere handles payment collection on your behalf, ensuring compliance with local fiscal regulations. We work diligently to collect payments promptly and provide you with regular updates on the status of receivables.

  • No, withholding taxes are not waived. However, invoicing locally through AlsoThere ensures compliance with local tax regulations, and we manage the proper calculation and reporting of applicable withholding taxes on your behalf.

  • All transfers and payments will be executed at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the transaction, using U.S. dollars (USD) as the reference currency. The exchange rate applied will be the average of the buying and selling rates for freely convertible currencies, with the official source being the central bank (or equivalent) of the countries involved in the payment. In cases where the central bank rates are not freely convertible or where exchange controls are in place, an alternative method for determining the exchange rate may be mutually agreed.

  • No, vendor’s customers must be business entities operating independently from government control.  The following are expressly excluded from purchasing the Products: (a) Any level of government body (federal, state, local, or international), (b) Government agencies and departments, (c) Publicly funded institutions, (d) State-owned enterprises, (e) Organizations with majority ownership or control by a government entity.

  • No, AlsoThere does not provide direct Marketing, Promotion, Account Management, or Project Management services. However, our white-glove account management service ensures seamless administrative support, allowing you to focus on these aspects of your business.

  • No, AlsoThere does not provide hardware services. Our focus is on enabling your business to operate efficiently in international markets through our subsidiary-on-demand service, which covers compliance, invoicing, and payment solutions.