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Miami · International Advisory · English · 中文

Strategic accounting, tax & advisory for global entrepreneurs.

Ivy Accounting, Tax & Advisors helps business owners, restaurants, and international entrepreneurs simplify accounting, reduce tax complexity, and confidently grow within the U.S. market.

14+
Years guiding Miami businesses
200+
International clients served
EN · 中文
Languages spoken in-house
7 yrs
Average client tenure
Trusted by Miami's global business community
International EntrepreneursRestaurants & HospitalityForeign-Owned U.S. CompaniesProfessional ServicesImport / ExportReal Estate Investors
Who we help

Built for the business owners moving Miami forward.

From foreign founders launching a U.S. entity to established restaurants and growing professional firms — we bring clarity to the complexity behind every stage.

International Entrepreneurs

Founders entering the U.S. market with confidence — entity setup, tax structure, and cross-border clarity from day one.

Miami Small Businesses

Local owner-operators ready for organized financials, proactive tax planning, and a real advisor at the table.

Restaurants & Hospitality

Margin clarity, tip and labor reporting, and tax strategy built for the rhythm of South Florida hospitality.

Foreign-Owned U.S. Companies

U.S. compliance, treaty positions, and reporting that international parents and investors can act on.

Growing Businesses

Financial structure that scales — from first hire to multi-entity, multi-state operations.

Professional Services Firms

Partner-level tax planning, owner compensation strategy, and reporting that supports decisions all year.

The Ivy difference

A trusted team helping you navigate U.S. business with confidence.

International business in the U.S. is full of moving parts — entity structure, cross-border tax, multi-state reporting, language, and timing. Ivy brings them into a single, clear conversation.

International expertise

Decades of experience guiding foreign-owned entities, cross-border owners, and global investors through U.S. accounting and tax.

Bilingual support

Fluent communication in English and 中文 — from quarterly reviews to IRS notices, nothing gets lost in translation.

Strategic guidance

We lead with strategy, not forms. Your business decisions shape your tax position — not the other way around.

Proactive planning

Year-round planning, not year-end surprises. We surface issues early and act on opportunities while they still matter.

Trusted advisory relationship

You work with a partner who knows your business, your family, and your ambitions — not a rotating staff team.

Built for growth

Structure, reporting, and tax strategy designed to scale with you across borders, entities, and ventures.

A modern client experience

Proactive, organized, and built around your business.

Working with Ivy feels less like sending paperwork to an accountant and more like having a strategic partner already in motion.

  1. 01
    Discovery

    We learn your business, ownership, and goals — including the cross-border context most firms overlook.

  2. 02
    Setup & Structure

    Entity formation, ownership structure, and federal/state registrations designed for the long game.

  3. 03
    Financial Organization

    Clean books, organized records, and clear monthly reporting in the language you operate in.

  4. 04
    Tax Strategy

    A multi-year plan that reduces surprises, protects margin, and accounts for your global picture.

  5. 05
    Ongoing Advisory

    A partner-led cadence of quarterly reviews, proactive reminders, and year-round access.

Services

Outcomes, not line items.

Every service we offer is framed around what it actually delivers for your business.

Bookkeeping

Helping business owners stay financially organized and informed — every month, in real time.

Tax Preparation

Reducing tax surprises and helping businesses operate confidently across federal, state, and international filings.

Tax Planning

A proactive multi-year strategy that protects margin and aligns with how your business — and life — actually moves.

Financial Review & Audit

Attestation and assurance work that gives banks, investors, and partners confidence in your numbers.

International Business Support

Cross-border structuring, foreign-owned U.S. entity reporting, and treaty-aware tax positions.

Business Formation

Entity selection, registration, and structure designed for tax efficiency and long-term flexibility.

Restaurant Accounting

Specialized reporting, labor and tip compliance, and margin clarity for South Florida hospitality.

Advisory Services

A trusted partner at the table for the decisions that shape growth, ownership, and the next chapter.

Miami · international

Rooted in Miami. Built for global business.

Miami is where international ambition meets U.S. opportunity. Ivy was built for that intersection — bilingual, cross-border, and deeply familiar with the businesses that thrive here.

English & 中文 communication
Quarterly reviews, IRS correspondence, and contract conversations — handled fluently in both languages.
International business support
Cross-border ownership, transfer pricing awareness, and U.S. reporting for global founders and investors.
Foreign-owned U.S. entities
Form 5472, 1120-F, FBAR, and FATCA filings handled with the precision international owners require.
Strategic financial guidance
Long-term planning that connects your U.S. business to the full global picture of your wealth and ventures.
Meet the team

You'll work directly with a trusted advisor.

Ivy is led by partners who've built their careers around international business owners — combining technical depth with the cultural fluency to make complex things feel simple.

Jacob Zhang, CPA
Managing Partner — Tax Services
Jacob Zhang, CPA

Managing partner since 2011. Bachelor's in Accounting from China and Master's from the University of Florida. Advises international entrepreneurs and Miami business owners on cross-border tax strategy and U.S. business structure.

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Evelyn Hsu, CPA, CIA
Principal — Assurance & Advisory
Evelyn Hsu, CPA, CIA

Master's in Accounting from the University of Miami. Leads Ivy's accounting and auditing practice. Specializes in services to small businesses, individuals, and tax representation — fluent in English and 中文.

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Client experience & technology

Working with us feels smooth, organized, and proactive.

Modern tools support a thoughtful, human relationship — not the other way around.

Secure document sharing

Bank-grade encrypted portals for sensitive financial and tax documents.

Digital onboarding

Get started in days, not weeks — onboarding designed for busy owners.

Organized workflows

Clear checklists, deadlines, and ownership for every engagement.

Proactive reminders

We track the dates that matter so you don't have to.

Remote meetings

Bilingual video reviews from anywhere — Miami, Shanghai, or in between.

Simplified finances

Clean, modern tooling that brings your numbers into one organized view.

Insights & newsletter

Education, in two languages.

Practical guidance on international tax, Miami business strategy, restaurant accounting, and U.S. business setup — written for the owners we serve.

All insights
International Tax

Foreign-owned U.S. LLCs: the filings every international owner should know about.

7 min readRead
Restaurants

Restaurant margins in South Florida — what the numbers actually tell you.

6 min readRead
Business Setup

Starting a U.S. business as an international entrepreneur: a confident first step.

9 min readRead
Stay close to what matters.

Bilingual quarterly insights on international tax, Miami business strategy, and proactive planning — straight to your inbox.

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Navigate U.S. business with a trusted advisory partner.

Confident business growth starts with proactive financial guidance. Schedule a 30-minute introductory call with an Ivy partner — in English or 中文 — and see how a more strategic relationship feels.

Bilingual partners · English & 中文
Schedule a Consultation Call (305) 555-0150

Most engagements begin within two weeks of an introductory conversation.