Key Takeaways
Your E-2 visa business plan is not a marketing document-it is the single most important piece of evidence that immigration officers use to decide whether your investment qualifies for treaty investor status. Getting it right demands far more than filling out a template.
- A persuasive plan must prove a substantial, at-risk investment in a bona fide enterprise, include realistic five-year financial projections, and demonstrate non-marginality through projected job creation and more than minimal income.
- Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators treat the business plan as the organizing document for the entire case. Weak, generic, or template-based plans are a common reason for E-2 denials and requests for evidence.
- Singh & Company, Attorneys at Law, led by New York immigration lawyer Pardeep Singh, builds E-2 strategies that integrate legal requirements with investable business structures across all five of the firm’s practice groups.
- A strong E-2 business plan is critical for visa approval, whether filed at a consulate abroad or through USCIS change of status inside the United States.
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Introduction: What an E-2 Visa Business Plan Actually Is in 2026
An E-2 visa requires much more than capital. Immigration officers expect a detailed immigration business plan that explains your business model, your investment structure, and exactly how the enterprise will grow in the United States over roughly five years. The plan is not a pitch deck for venture capitalists. It is a legal exhibit designed to satisfy specific regulatory criteria under 8 CFR § 214.2(e) and the Foreign Affairs Manual at 9 FAM 402.9.
The distinction matters. A normal investor business plan emphasizes return on investment and market opportunity. An immigration business plan drafted for E-2 review must also prove treaty-country nationality, substantial investment at risk, a real and operating enterprise, and present or future capacity to generate more than a minimal living for the investor and family. In FY 2024 alone, the United States issued 55,324 E-2 visas worldwide, but approval rates vary significantly by consulate depending on the quality of the business plan and supporting evidence.
Singh & Company, Attorneys at Law, is a New York-based firm representing entrepreneurs inside and outside the United States. Pardeep Singh’s practice groups-Entrepreneurial Investment, Corporate Mobility, Start-Ups, Corporate & Transactional Services, and 2nd Passports-align directly with the needs of treaty investors building businesses from scratch or acquiring an existing company.
If you are planning or revising an e2 visa business, call (716) 713-2541 or use the firm’s secure contact form to discuss your business plan strategy before filing.
Understanding the E-2 Visa Requirements Before You Draft a Plan
A compliant e2 visa business plan must line up with the statutory and regulatory criteria for qualified treaty investors. Before you write a single sentence of your plan, you need to understand these tests-because a plan that “sounds good” commercially can still fail legally.
The core requirements include:
- Treaty-country nationality. The principal investor must be a national of a country that maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States.
- Ownership control. At least 50% of the e 2 visa business must be owned by nationals of the treaty country, and the investor must demonstrate operational control-meaning the ability to develop and direct the enterprise.
- Substantial, irrevocably committed investment. The invested funds must be at risk and already deployed or committed, not sitting passively in a bank account.
- Real and active enterprise. The business must be a bona fide enterprise producing goods or services for profit-not a shell company or passive holding.
- Non-marginality. The business must have the present or future capacity to generate more than minimal income and create jobs for US workers within about five years.
Singh & Company regularly advises on how these abstract legal tests translate into practical documents-lease agreements, payroll records, contracts, corporate filings, and the business plan itself. Pardeep Singh’s work in Corporate & Transactional Services allows him to align corporate structure, contracts, and regulatory compliance with the E-2 narrative from day one.
Why the E-2 Business Plan Is Central to Approval
E-2 law does not specify a fixed minimum investment amount or a mandatory employee count. This means adjudicators rely heavily on the totality of evidence, with the visa business plan serving as the organizing document that ties everything together.
Here is how consular officers and USCIS use the plan:
- Testing whether investment is at risk. Officers look for proof that investment funds have been irrevocably committed-not conditional or hypothetical.
- Verifying the enterprise is bona fide. The plan must describe actual business operations, not an abstract business idea.
- Evaluating non-marginality. Revenue projections, hiring plans, and growth plans must show the business will generate revenue beyond the investor’s personal expenses.
- Assessing ability to develop and direct. The plan and supporting documents must show the investor has managerial authority and relevant experience.
Officers will not fill in the gaps or call to clarify missing information. Anything unclear or unsupported in the plan typically counts against the applicant. E-2 applications are often denied due to insufficient operational detail, and that denial could have been prevented with a thorough review.
Singh & Company reviews draft plans for consistency with corporate documents, bank statements, leases, and DS-160 filings. An attorney-led review turns the plan from a marketing brochure into a legal exhibit tailored to the expectations of immigration officers.
The Four Core Legal Tests Your Plan Must Prove
In practice, immigration business plans are evaluated through four main lenses: substantial investment, bona fide enterprise, non-marginality, and treaty-country compliance. Every major section of the plan-executive summary, investment description, operations, and financial projections-should directly support at least one of these four tests.
The sections that follow walk through each test in plain language with concrete examples and sample evidence lists. As you draft your plan, think of each page as answering a specific legal question an officer will ask. The governing authorities-8 CFR § 214.2(e) and the Foreign Affairs Manual at 9 FAM 402.9-define these tests, but applying them to a real business venture is where most applicants either succeed or stumble.
Substantial Investment: Showing Real Capital at Risk
“Substantial investment” is measured by the proportionality test: the amount invested must be substantial relative to the total cost of purchasing or creating the enterprise. There is no fixed minimum investment in U.S. law. A $75,000 investment in a $90,000 startup may be substantial, while a $200,000 investment in a $2 million enterprise may not be-it depends on the ratio and the nature of the business.
A strong plan should include:
- Total project cost and the actual amount already invested
- Percentage of ownership acquired through that investment
- A breakdown of uses of funds: lease deposits, build-out, equipment, initial payroll, marketing, and professional fees
- A timeline showing when each cost was or will be incurred
- Documentation tracing the source and path of funds-bank statements, sale-of-asset records, loan agreements secured by personal assets, and wire confirmations
Weak documentation of investment can lead to denials. Common red flags include funds sitting idle in a bank account with no evidence of deployment, vague descriptions labeled simply “working capital,” and heavy reliance on unsecured loans without personal collateral.
Singh & Company helps clients structure capital contributions, prepare supporting ledgers, and align the business plan language with underlying financial records. The goal is that every dollar in the plan is traceable through the supporting documents.
Bona Fide Enterprise: Proving the Business Is Real and Active
A bona fide enterprise is a real, active commercial undertaking that produces goods or services for profit. It is not a shell company, a paper entity, or a passive holding. Consular officers assess whether businesses are real and operational by looking at concrete evidence of actual or imminent operations.
The plan should provide:
- Physical premises details (address, square footage, lease terms, photos)
- Supplier contracts and vendor agreements
- Client agreements or letters of intent
- Licenses, permits, and insurance policies
- A walkthrough of a typical operating day or week, specifying how products or services are delivered
Passive investments-such as unmanaged rental properties, stock portfolios, or silent partnerships-do not qualify for E-2 visas. The enterprise must involve active, hands-on management by the investor.
Businesses designed only to pay the investor’s personal expenses also typically fail this test. Pardeep Singh’s Corporate & Transactional Services practice supports clients in negotiating real contracts and operating arrangements that back up the plan’s description of bona fide operations.
Non-Marginality: The Employment and Growth Story
A marginal enterprise only supports the investor and family at a minimal living level. A qualifying E-2 business must show present or future capacity to create meaningful U.S. jobs and income within five years. E-2 business plans must demonstrate the business is not marginal-this is where many otherwise solid applications fall apart.
Immigration officers look closely at financial projections, the staffing plan, and market analysis to see whether revenue and staffing grow together credibly. Successful E-2 plans often show a path to three to five full-time employees by Years 3–5, with at least one hire in the first 12–18 months. Contrast that with weak plans that never move beyond solo self-employment, projecting only enough income for the investor’s household.
The plan should clearly distinguish between employees (W-2) and independent contractors (1099), explaining why each position is needed and how payroll fits within projected gross margins. A hiring plan with specific job titles, timelines, and salary estimates supports economic impact requirements and makes the non-marginality argument concrete.
Singh & Company assists clients in reconciling revenue forecasts, salary levels, and job descriptions so that the projected job creation story is mathematically consistent and defensible.
Treaty-Country Nationality and Ownership: Getting the Structure Right
Only nationals of E-2 treaty countries can qualify as principal investors, and ownership must be at least 50% by nationals of a treaty country. The business plan should briefly but clearly summarize the investment structure, including cap tables, membership or shareholder agreements, and voting or management rights.
Common structures include:
| Structure | Key Documentation | Officer Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Single-member LLC | Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement | Sole ownership, control |
| Multi-member LLC | Operating Agreement, cap table | Percentage held by treaty nationals |
| Corporation | Bylaws, shareholder agreement, stock ledger | Voting rights, board seats |
| Holding company | Parent-subsidiary docs, org chart | Ultimate beneficial ownership |
For complex cases-holding companies, investor syndicates, or cross-border ownership-Singh & Company analyzes structures within its Entrepreneurial Investment and Corporate Mobility practice groups. The business plan must align with any corporate records submitted (Articles of Organization, bylaws, operating agreements) to avoid inconsistency during consular review.
Core Sections Every Strong E-2 Visa Business Plan Should Include
Although formats vary by consulate and business type, most persuasive E-2 plans share a common backbone:
- Executive Summary
- Company & Ownership Overview
- Market & Competitive Analysis
- Products/Services & Operations
- Investment Summary & Source of Funds
- Employment & Management Plan
- Five-Year Financial Projections
Simply copying a template business plan without tailoring it to the specific business and legal context is a frequent cause of refusal. Template-based plans often lead to application refusals because they omit critical details, reuse generic language, and fail to reconcile employment, investment, and revenue into a coherent E-2 story.
Singh & Company does not sell cookie-cutter templates. Instead, they help clients adapt core sections to each unique business model and consular environment.
Executive Summary: Framing the Investment for Immigration Officers
The executive summary should be a one- to two-page snapshot that consular officers can understand in a few minutes, even without deep industry knowledge. Executive summaries should clearly communicate business goals, investment details, and growth potential in plain language.
This section should cover:
- Business concept and location (specific city, neighborhood, lease size)
- Amount invested and total cost of the enterprise
- Ownership and management structure
- Target customers and competitive positioning
- Headline milestones: projected revenue, break-even timeline, and number of jobs created over five years
- Planned opening date and initial staff count
Write this section last but place it first. It must accurately reflect the detailed content and numbers in later sections. Singh & Company often revises client executive summaries to highlight legal strengths-substantial investment, non-marginality, treaty ownership-in the first few paragraphs, ensuring the strongest case elements are visible immediately.
Company Overview and Organizational Structure
This section establishes the identity, legal form, and governance of the business and must align precisely with incorporation documents filed at the state level. Include:
- Legal name and DBA
- Formation date and state of registration
- Entity type (LLC, corporation, partnership)
- Ownership percentages for each member or shareholder
- Board or management structure
Describe the roles of key personnel, including the E-2 investor, and show how decision-making authority supports the “develop and direct” requirement. Immigration officers will compare names, titles, and ownership stakes across the business plan, corporate records, and consular forms-any mismatch will raise concerns.
Singh & Company’s Corporate & Transactional Services group helps design organizational structures that both support E-2 eligibility and make commercial sense for investors and co-founders.
Market Analysis and Competitive Positioning
A credible market analysis reassures officers that the enterprise is grounded in real demand, not speculation. A strong E-2 plan requires market research tailored to the specific business and location-not generic national data pasted from the internet.
A strong market analysis includes:
- A clearly defined geographic market (e.g., the Buffalo–Niagara region or a specific New York City borough)
- Target customer segments with demographic and spending data
- Market size supported by authoritative sources-industry reports, government statistics, local chamber of commerce data
- Identification of key competitors with clear differentiation points
- A marketing strategy showing how the business will reach customers
Overly optimistic or unsubstantiated assumptions about rapid market capture are a red flag. The plan should show a measured ramp-up aligned with marketing budget and operational readiness. Singh & Company often sees AI-generated or copied plans that reuse generic U.S.-wide data; localizing data to your specific city or region is essential.
Products, Services, and Day-to-Day Operations
This section turns the business from an abstract business idea into a concrete set of offerings and processes that officers can visualize. Insufficient operational detail creates doubt about business viability-and it is one of the most common reasons for E-2 application denials.
Describe:
- Each core product or service line with pricing strategy
- Distribution or delivery channels
- Suppliers and logistics arrangements
- Technology platforms or proprietary methods
Operational plans should include details such as staffing needs, daily functions, and management responsibilities:
- Daily opening hours and staffing per shift
- Inventory management and quality control processes
- Customer support methods
Officers reading this section ask themselves whether the projected revenues and staffing in the financials make sense given the operational strategy described. Internal consistency between this section and the financial projections is crucial.
Investment Summary and Source of Funds
This section connects the legal investment requirements to the real-world money trail behind the visa business. An E-2 business plan must demonstrate substantial investment at risk-and this is where you prove it with numbers and documents.
The article should clearly list:
- Total amount invested to date and additional committed funds
- Timeline of wire transfers and disbursements
- Description of any loans, including security and repayment terms
- A schedule of fund deployment: lease deposits, build-out costs, equipment purchases, professional fees, initial payroll, inventory, and marketing spend
Immigration officers look for both “at-risk” deployment (funds already spent or irrevocably committed) and lawful source of invested funds. Supporting evidence should include documentation of business activities, customer demand, and financial commitments-not just a bank balance.
The immigration business plan should summarize, not replace, the full source-of-funds packet, but the narrative must line up with the supporting documentation submitted. Singh & Company works with investors to structure capital contributions and supporting documents in a way that is coherent for both the E-2 filing and related corporate or tax planning.
Employment Plan, Management Team, and the Marginality Test
The employment plan is often the difference between a marginal and a non-marginal business in the eyes of immigration officers. A strong plan shows the business will create jobs for US workers-and backs that claim with specifics.
A strong employment plan includes:
| Element | What to Include |
|---|---|
| Hiring timeline | 5-year schedule tied to revenue milestones |
| Job titles & salaries | Specific roles with competitive compensation |
| Core responsibilities | Daily duties for each position |
| Hiring triggers | Revenue thresholds that justify each new hire |
| Worker classification | W-2 employees vs. 1099 contractors, with rationale |
Financial projections must demonstrate non-marginality beyond minimal living. Connect each hire to an operational or revenue milestone-for example, hiring a second cook once monthly sales exceed a certain level. This ensures payroll costs fit into projected margins.
Include short, factual bios of the investor and any co-founders or senior managers, highlighting industry experience and prior entrepreneurial achievements. Singh & Company reviews and refines employment narratives so the staffing plan passes the non-marginality test without overpromising hires that would be impossible to fund.
Five-Year Financial Projections: Linking Numbers to Narrative
Five-year financial projections-covering the income statement, cash flow statement, and sometimes balance sheet-are a cornerstone of any e2 visa business plan. Financial projections should cover at least five years and are often explicitly requested by consulates and USCIS.
Projections should show:
- Conservative Year-1 revenue based on realistic opening dates
- Gradual scaling of sales aligned with marketing spend and staffing
- Gross margins consistent with industry norms for the specific business type
- Operating expenses broken down: rent, payroll, marketing, utilities, insurance, professional fees
- A clear path to profitability within a reasonable period
- Revenue forecasts and break-even analysis
Projections must be realistic and consistent with market data. Unrealistic financial projections can undermine credibility-if Year-1 revenue projections exceed established competitors in the same market with no explanation, officers will question every other number in the plan.
Internal consistency is non-negotiable. Headcount must match payroll totals. Marketing spend must align with the described marketing strategy. Cost of goods sold must relate logically to pricing and supplier terms described earlier. Immigration officers expect to see explicit projected job creation and tax-contribution impacts embedded in the numbers, supporting the case that the enterprise generates more than minimal income.
Singh & Company can coordinate with accountants or financial consultants to ensure that projections satisfy both immigration expectations and realistic business planning needs.
Illustrative E-2 Business Plan Examples by Industry
While every E-2 case is unique, seeing how different business models present investment, operations, and job creation helps investors understand what officers look for.
Restaurant start-up in Buffalo, NY. Total startup costs of $300,000; investor commits $200,000 (approximately 66% of total cost). The plan projects hiring 4 W-2 employees by Year 2 and 8 by Year 4, with net income exceeding the investor’s personal expenses by a healthy margin. Revenue projections are grounded in local per-capita dining spend and comparable restaurant performance.
Tech consultancy in New York City. Startup costs of $120,000; investor commits $100,000. First employee hired in Year 2. Revenue ramps based on hourly billing rates benchmarked against local competitors, with gross margins typical for consulting (70–80%). Expenses for office rent, travel, and marketing are specific to the NYC market.
Franchise operation. Franchise fee plus build-out of $150,000, with total cost including royalties, equipment, initial payroll, and marketing reaching $350,000. Investor shows $200,000 committed plus a collateralized loan. A hiring schedule is embedded in the plan with break-even projected in Year 2.
Each example shows how the plan meets the substantial investment, bona fide enterprise, and non-marginality tests. These examples are educational, not templates-copying them without customization is discouraged and potentially harmful. Singh & Company has advised investors pursuing varied business types across multiple treaty countries and consulates, adjusting plan emphasis depending on industry norms.
Common E-2 Business Plan Mistakes That Lead to Denials
Many E-2 refusals are not about the investor’s motivation or even basic business viability. They are about avoidable defects in the immigration business plan itself. Common issues with E-2 business plans include generic templates and unsupported financial projections.
Core mistake categories include:
- Unrealistic financial projections. Projected revenue that far exceeds comparable businesses without justification.
- Vague operational descriptions. Plans that describe what the business “will do” without explaining how, where, when, or with whom.
- Weak source-of-funds documentation. Missing wire records, unexplained gaps in fund accumulation, or reliance on unsecured loans.
- Generic or template-based plans. Officers are increasingly familiar with boilerplate language and can easily spot copy-and-paste plans that do not reflect local market realities or the investor’s actual background.
- Plans suggesting passive or marginal enterprises. A business venture that only supports the investor’s household expenses with no growth or job creation trajectory.
Singh & Company frequently assists clients who received a 221(g) request for evidence or a prior refusal, focusing on rebuilding the plan around credible data and precise legal criteria.
Templates, AI, and “Off-the-Shelf” Franchise Plans: When Shortcuts Backfire
Pre-packaged franchise business plans and AI-generated documents are increasingly common, but immigration officers are well aware of these patterns. Generic templates fail because they omit consulate-specific preferences, repeat canned wording, and rarely reconcile employment, investment, and revenue into a coherent E-2 story.
Some franchise sellers market “immigration-ready” plans that lack legally critical investment details. In recent years, consulates in East Asia and Europe have refused multiple E-2 applications that relied heavily on such boilerplate documents. Using AI can be helpful at the brainstorming stage for your business strategy, but every sentence and number must be audited and tailored-preferably with input from an immigration attorney familiar with E-2 adjudication trends.
Singh & Company reviews and rewrites franchisor- or consultant-provided plans for legal sufficiency, focusing on actual capital flows, real lease terms, and individualized hiring plans rather than generic models. The firm ensures your financial strategy and operational strategy are specific to your actual business, not a recycled document used by dozens of other applicants.
Consular Variations and Change of Status: Tailoring Your Plan to the Forum
E-2 cases may be decided at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad (visa issuance) or by USCIS inside the United States (change of status). Each forum reads business plans through slightly different procedural lenses, and E-2 business plans must be tailored to specific consulate expectations.
- Consular processing. The Foreign Affairs Manual guides consular officers in E-2 evaluations. Each U.S. consulate has unique E-2 visa requirements, including preferences for plan length, exhibit formatting, and the level of detail expected in financial projections. Some posts at the relevant US embassy informally prefer concise plans; others accept detailed submissions.
- USCIS change of status. Adjudicators apply 8 CFR § 214.2(e) and the USCIS Policy Manual, often referencing the standard from Matter of Ho, 22 I&N Dec. 206, which requires business plans to be comprehensive and credible.
The E-2 visa is initially granted for up to two years, with renewals available as long as the business operates and employs Americans. Checking consulate websites for E-2 instructions before filing is essential. Singh & Company, based in New York but serving clients worldwide through its Corporate Mobility practice, routinely adjusts plan presentation depending on whether the filing is consular or USCIS-based and which post-London, Toronto, Manila, Frankfurt-will review the case.
Partnering with an Experienced E-2 Immigration Lawyer
Integrating legal strategy into the drafting of an e2 visa business plan can significantly improve clarity, consistency, and compliance with US immigration rules. An immigration attorney does not simply proofread-they ensure every section of the plan answers the legal questions officers are trained to ask.
Pardeep Singh brings over 15 years of experience in immigration and corporate matters, is admitted to practice in the State of New York, and has hosted immigration seminars in the Philippines, Dubai, Pakistan, India, and Jamaica. His five practice groups-Entrepreneurial Investment, Start-Ups, Corporate Mobility, Corporate & Transactional Services, and 2nd Passports-cover the entire process of E-2 investment from entity formation to consular interview preparation.
At a high level, Singh & Company assists E-2 clients by:
- Assessing eligibility and advising on investment structure
- Coordinating business plan content with corporate documents and evidence
- Preparing or reviewing the immigration business plan for legal sufficiency
- Guiding clients through consular interviews or USCIS requests for evidence
- Representing both U.S.-based clients and investors living abroad who seek to relocate to or expand into the United States
The firm provides immigration services to entrepreneurs worldwide, not just those already in the country. Whether you are starting a new business venture or acquiring an existing business or existing company, attorney guidance helps ensure your persuasive plan meets the standard for visa approval.
Call [(716) 713-2541](tel:+17167132541) or reach out through the secure online form to schedule a focused consultation about your E-2 visa business plan and overall investment strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions About E-2 Visa Business Plans
These FAQs address common concerns that go beyond the main sections above. Each answer provides concrete, practical guidance.
How long should an E-2 visa business plan be, and does length matter?
Most credible plans fall in the 20–40+ page range, including charts and exhibits, but quality, internal consistency, and evidentiary support matter far more than page count. Some consulates informally prefer concise plans focused on legal criteria, while others accept detailed submissions with extensive appendices. Singh & Company advises on appropriate length based on the investor’s consulate and business type. Padding the plan with generic text or irrelevant marketing material often hurts credibility rather than helping. If you are unsure whether your draft is too short, too long, or missing key components for your established enterprise, seek legal guidance before filing.
When should I start working on my E-2 business plan in relation to my investment and filing date?
Begin the business plan early-ideally while exploring locations, negotiating lease agreements, or reviewing franchise documents-so that investment decisions align with immigration requirements from the outset. The plan will need updates as facts change: a lease gets signed, additional funds are wired, staff is hired. The version filed should reflect the most current, accurate picture of your future operations. Starting too late often leads to rushed, inconsistent documents that raise concerns from officers. Singh & Company can be engaged at the planning stage to synchronize business milestones and immigration timelines, helping you avoid contradictions between your plan narrative and your supporting documents.
What happens if my business model changes after my E-2 visa is approved?
Reasonable, organic changes-refining product lines, updating pricing, or scaling hiring more slowly or quickly than planned-are normal and expected. However, major deviations from the filed business plan can raise concerns at renewal or during later filings. Significant changes in ownership, industry, or core business model may require legal analysis to determine whether a new E-2 application, amendment, or additional documentation is advisable. Keep contemporaneous records-financials, board minutes, market studies-explaining why changes were made for sustainable growth, so they can be clearly presented at renewal. Contact Singh & Company for guidance before making major structural shifts that could affect treaty eligibility.
Can I use the same business plan for investors, banks, and my E-2 visa application?
While the core business idea and financials may overlap, an immigration business plan serves a different audience and must address specific E-2 legal criteria that investors or lenders do not focus on. Commercial plans often emphasize risk and downside scenarios to satisfy banks or regulators, while immigration business plans should be candid but focused on showing viability, compliance with the treaty country requirements, and non-marginality. Create an immigration-specific version or supplement a commercial plan with sections covering E-2 ownership, nationality, marginality, and lawful source of funds. Singh & Company can harmonize multiple plan versions so they are consistent but tailored to each audience’s expectations.
Do I need an immigration attorney if I already hired a professional business plan writer?
Business plan writers can help organize market research and financial information, but they typically are not responsible for legal compliance with 8 CFR § 214.2(e), the Foreign Affairs Manual, or consulate-specific rules. An immigration lawyer reviews the plan through a legal lens-checking treaty-country ownership control, at-risk investment, non-marginality, and documentary consistency with forms and exhibits. Many E-2 denials stem from technically polished but legally incomplete plans drafted without attorney input, especially when a template business plan is reused across clients. Contact Singh & Company at (716) 713-2541 or via the firm’s online contact form to have your existing business plan professionally reviewed before filing.