Founder and CEO of Openbiz, helping international founders launch, structure and operate U.S. businesses with clarity and compliance.
Title
Founder & CEO
Company
Openbiz.io
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business — Executive Education, Business Scaling Program (LBAN); Universidad de Buenos Aires — Public Accountant; Universidad del CEMA — Wealth Planning and International Taxation; Draper University — Entrepreneurship.
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Expertise
U.S. business formation, LLC structuring, international taxation, tax compliance, bookkeeping, cross-border entrepreneurship, startup operations and business scaling.
Career Highlights
• Founded Openbiz in 2020 to help international entrepreneurs create and operate U.S. companies.
• Built experience across entrepreneurship, accounting, taxation and business analysis.
• Held professional and leadership roles at YaContador, Estudio Drago, EY and Accenture.
• Participated in the LBAN Business Scaling Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
• Writes practical guides about LLC formation, EIN and ITIN requirements, U.S. tax compliance, bookkeeping, banking, equity and startup growth.
Experience
Founder & CEO — Openbiz.io, November 2020–Present.
Founder — YaContador, August 2018–December 2021.
Director — Estudio Drago, November 2014–August 2018.
Tax Analyst — EY, December 2013–September 2014.
Business Analyst — Accenture, December 2012–December 2013.
Julián Drago is the Founder and CEO of Openbiz, a Miami-based company that helps international founders start and manage businesses in the United States through company formation, tax and bookkeeping services.
An entrepreneur and public accountant by training, Julián brings experience across business analysis, taxation, accounting and company building. Before founding Openbiz in 2020, he held roles at Accenture and EY and led entrepreneurial and management initiatives at Estudio Drago and YaContador.
His education includes a Public Accountant degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires, specialized studies in Wealth Planning and International Taxation at Universidad del CEMA, entrepreneurship training at Draper University and participation in the LBAN Business Scaling Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Through his work and writing at Openbiz, he focuses on making U.S. business formation, LLC compliance, taxation, bookkeeping and banking easier to understand for international entrepreneurs.
Starting a business is exciting, but navigating tax and legal requirements can be challenging. If you're forming an LLC in the U.S., understanding key tax terms like the EIN is essential to launch and manage your business easily.
The ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a nine-digit tax ID issued by the U.S. IRS. It is used by individuals who are required to meet tax obligations in the United States but are not eligible for a Social Security Number.
Expanding to the U.S. requires careful planning and the right legal structure. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular choice for entrepreneurs worldwide, offering flexibility, liability protection, and tax advantages too.
Julian Drago
March 12, 2025
1900 North Bayshore Drive Suite 1A, Miami, FL 33132
Openbiz is a private firm that supports global founders with U.S. business structuring, tax filing, and bookkeeping. Our team includes accountants and registered tax professionals to ensure accuracy and compliance. Openbiz is not affiliated with any U.S. government agency and does not provide personalized legal advice.
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