Bring ownership records, the funding history, the purchase or formation agreement, and any loan or escrow provisions, along with the operational evidence that explains what the business will actually do day to day.
Surface every condition before it becomes a commitment
Hypothetical example: a Victoria buyer's purchase agreement gives the seller a right to repurchase a minority stake within two years, a term easy to overlook next to the headline price. Ask who controls the funds and what happens if a condition in the agreement is not met, and identify any collateral rather than assuming all borrowing is treated the same way. Coordinate immigration and transaction advice before signing or wiring funds.
Make a source-and-use file that follows the capital from origin to business expenditure. Include the lawful-source records, bank transfers, purchase or lease documents, invoices, ownership instruments, and a business plan tied to actual operations. Hypothetical example: a prosthetic-design studio is purchased with proceeds from a prior company sale and a personal loan. The sale closing statement proves source; the loan agreement and collateral terms explain the debt; the bill of sale and equipment invoices show deployment. A vague spreadsheet cannot replace those records. Add documents showing treaty nationality, control, and the applicant’s role in developing and directing the operation. Check every escrow condition because the money needs a real commitment and commercial risk. E-2 does not provide an automatic permanent-residence path, and the business must be non-marginal as well as substantial in relation to its cost.