Timothy J. Hilligoss, CPA, MST
Shareholder - International Accounting Services, Practice Leader for Asia

Tim Hilligoss, CPA, MST | Shareholder - Accounting Services

Tim's focus is on our growing Asian practice. His experience includes assisting Chinese companies looking to establish a presence in the US as well as domestic companies expanding to China. Under his direction, Clayton & McKervey, P.C. has developed two websites providing extensive information for inbound Chinese companies and outbound domestic companies.

Tim also leads our quarterly CFO/Controller Roundtables. This forum allows him to use his extensive background helping growth-driven, privately held businesses build their most valuable asset while minimizing taxes.

Areas of Specialization

  • US and China tax compliance
  • Tax treaty analysis
  • Organizational structure
  • Chinese tax system
  • Chinese currency controls
  • Foreign tax credits
  • Repatriation strategies
  • China start up

Education

  • Masters in Taxation, Walsh College
  • Bachelors in Accounting, Walsh College

Presentations

Tim is a regular speaker for Wayne County Trade Missions. He has presented webinars at Global Auto Industry, hosted touring Chinese delegations, and has presented at the Van Andel Global Trade Center.

  • Doing Business in China
    • Why companies are interested in China
    • What are you looking for?
    • Priority industries
    • Foreign investment
    • Main taxes
  • China Tax Update
    • Representative offices
    • Treaty benefits
  • IC-DISC
  • Using Treaties to Avoid Tax Presence
  • Doing Business in China
    • Investment environment
    • Investment structure
    • Following the rules
    • Tax implications
    • Repatriation of profits

Articles

Connection in the Business Community

  • PKF North America China Help Desk
  • PKF International
  • Chinese Consulate
  • Bank of China
  • Wayne County Business Development
  • Oakland County Business Development
  • Macomb County Business Development
  • Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
  • Detroit Chinese Business Association
  • Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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