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9 FAQs About the USMCA

Posted by Carlos Calderon on August 3, 2020

Carlos Calderon Carlos Calderon

It has already been a month since one of the most competitive regions in the world, which together generated more than 25% of the world’s GDP in 2019, finally entered into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Read more

Mexico Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Crisis

Posted by Carlos Calderon on April 13, 2020

Like most of the countries in the world, Mexico has been and will be significantly impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. With the shutdown of non-essential activities, the peso has devaluated, the index of risk has risen and unemployment rates have soared.


Read more

Global Expansion: Investing in a Subsidiary

Posted by Sue Tuson on January 17, 2020

Businesses are consistently evaluating how to stay competitive.   Global expansion may be the answer for a business to reach new markets, meet current customer needs, reduce costs, or find talent.


Read more

Considering Expanding to Mexico? Learn the Impacts of Taxes and Personnel Expenses

Posted by Carlos Calderon on November 26, 2019

It is true that Mexico has a highly qualified and competitive labor market, and a young population; however, it is mandatory -- and extremely important -- to factor in the personnel-related requirements below when expanding or operating in Mexico.


Read more

Considering Expanding to Mexico? Keep an Eye on Duties and Taxes!

Posted by Carlos Calderon on September 23, 2019

Taxes are a hot topic that should be discussed and planned early in an expansion decision due to the significant impacts on a business.  In fact, the ideal time to consider taxes is the moment a cash flow projection is created and when the business structure and plan are outlined


Read more

US Reporting of Foreign Subsidiaries

Posted by Sue Tuson and Teresa Gordon on August 28, 2019

The IRS continues to increase scrutiny of the reporting requirements applicable to foreign persons and U.S. companies with foreign transactions. It is important to fully understand these U.S. obligations because failure to report...


Read more

Thinking of Expanding your Business Overseas?

Posted by Sue Tuson on July 18, 2019

Thinking of expanding your business overseas?  The first question is usually, “What’s the best way to start?  Should I set up an office immediately or use an independent contractor familiar with the country?”


Read more

The New Foreign Investment Law

Posted by Nina Wang on July 16, 2019

In response to international criticism about China’s openness to foreign businesses and an attempt to attract more foreign investors to expand their businesses to China, the National People’s Congress passed the Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China (Foreign Investment Law) on March 15 2019, which will come into force on January 1, 2020.


Read more

Where is the NAFTA Now?

Posted by Carlos Calderon on June 17, 2019

After Mexico, Canada and the USA officially signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in November 2018, many of us may have expected immediate action.  Clearly, that was not the case! It is expected that this new agreement will bring more investment opportunities to promote the creation of jobs, effectively positioning North America as the most competitive region worldwide.


Read more

Mandatory Government Survey—Survey of US Persons Service and IP Transactions with Foreign Persons

Posted by Sue Tuson on May 15, 2018

The US Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued a mandatory survey of select services and intellectual property transactions with foreign persons.


Read more

Considering Doing Business in Mexico? Six Things to Know Before You Go

Posted by Tim Finerty and Carlos Calderon on March 13, 2018

There are six key issues to consider before a business expands to Mexico. It is strongly recommended to consult a tax and accounting advisor before doing business in Mexico to avoid penalties, fees and fines.


Read more

Permanent Establishment in China

Posted by Tim Hilligoss and Nina Wang on March 13, 2018

In many cases, the owners of such foreign entities are not aware of PE concepts and as a result, the entities are subject to Chinese CIT liability.


Read more

International Tax Provisions

Posted by Sarah Russell on December 22, 2017

As mentioned in our last two updates recapping changes in the individual and business tax provisions, legislation passed December 20, 2017 and is expected to …


Read more

Cross-Border Taxation Update

Posted by Sue Tuson on May 25, 2017

The IRS announced 13 audit campaigns last March.  Included in the campaign is an effort to increase voluntary compliance for Form 1120-F Non-Filers.  Form …


Read more

Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC)

Posted by Sarah Russell on May 10, 2016

The United States has continually offered encouragement and support to domestic companies to promote export sales of domestically produced goods. One …


Read more

India Withholding Taxes

Posted by Sue Tuson on April 26, 2016

US companies doing business with Indian entities may be subject to withholding taxes at the time the customer makes the payment. Generally, withholding occurs on …


Read more

Is International Expansion into Cuba Right for Your Business?

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on August 14, 2015

You may be asking: What is the buzz about Cuba? And, are there international business expansion opportunities for us? Given our focus on helping clients …


Read more

Outbound International Filings

Posted by Sarah Russell on March 18, 2014

Are you a resident of the US doing business in other countries? Or perhaps your company has expanded to other countries. While that business is …


Read more

Mexican Tax Reform Could Have Major Impacts for U.S. Manufacturers

Posted by Tim Finerty on January 24, 2014

How will Mexico’s new tax laws impact your company? The Mexican government recently made significant changes to the tax laws that govern the country. The …


Read more

Clients Continue to Explore Global Expansion Opportunities

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on May 6, 2013

Many of our clients are continuing to explore expansion opportunities, and often that expansion is leading them to other countries. The specific reasons vary, but …


Read more

Brazil Issues Legal Guidance on Safe Harbor Rules

Posted by Sue Tuson on February 19, 2013

On January 18, 2013, the Brazilian tax authority issued Legal Guidance 1.321/2013 providing transfer pricing safe harbor rules applicable to transactions involving exporting of goods …


Read more

Proving Beneficial Ownership to China Requires Right Approach

Posted by Sarah Russell on February 1, 2013

Foreign investors in China who want to obtain tax treaty benefits for withholding taxes on dividends need to understand the concept of beneficial ownership, communicate …


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Expanding to Brazil – What You Should Know

Posted by Tim Finerty on January 8, 2013

As small to mid-size enterprises shift gears to accelerate growth, they are taking a closer look at new opportunities in foreign countries. One of those …


Read more

Rules of the Road for International Business

Posted by Tim Hilligoss on February 27, 2012

More and more companies today are venturing into the waters of international business. While the potential rewards of global trade are great, so are the …


Read more

IC-DISC: Reducing US and Foreign Income Tax Liabilities

Posted by Tim Finerty on August 15, 2011

IC-DISC: Proper planning could reduce US and foreign tax income liabilities. By implementing an IC-DISC strategy, a US subsidiary that is manufacturing or distributing …


Read more

Five Keys to Globalization for the Entrepreneur

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on January 5, 2011

Never in the history of the world has the entrepreneurial spirit – the spirit of adventure – been more alive or in a more favorable …


Read more

Going International

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on December 19, 2010

As a result of domestic and worldwide macro-economic factors, more and more mid-sized companies are venturing into international trade. As the dollar declines in value …


Read more

Tax Considerations When Doing Business Overseas

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on December 1, 2010

One of the less-glamorous, but most important, aspects of doing business internationally is planning for the tax implications of overseas business operations. For example, many …


Read more

Don’t Jump In Overseas Markets Without a Net

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on November 10, 2010

In his recent best-seller The World Is Flat, Thomas Friedman dissects how the lowering of trade and political barriers and the technical advances of the …


Read more

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9 FAQs About the USMCA

Posted by Carlos Calderon on August 3, 2020

Carlos Calderon Carlos Calderon

It has already been a month since one of the most competitive regions in the world, which together generated more than 25% of the world’s GDP in 2019, finally entered into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Read more

Mexico Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Crisis

Posted by Carlos Calderon on April 13, 2020

Like most of the countries in the world, Mexico has been and will be significantly impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. With the shutdown of non-essential activities, the peso has devaluated, the index of risk has risen and unemployment rates have soared.


Read more

Global Expansion: Investing in a Subsidiary

Posted by Sue Tuson on January 17, 2020

Businesses are consistently evaluating how to stay competitive.   Global expansion may be the answer for a business to reach new markets, meet current customer needs, reduce costs, or find talent.


Read more

Considering Expanding to Mexico? Learn the Impacts of Taxes and Personnel Expenses

Posted by Carlos Calderon on November 26, 2019

It is true that Mexico has a highly qualified and competitive labor market, and a young population; however, it is mandatory -- and extremely important -- to factor in the personnel-related requirements below when expanding or operating in Mexico.


Read more

Considering Expanding to Mexico? Keep an Eye on Duties and Taxes!

Posted by Carlos Calderon on September 23, 2019

Taxes are a hot topic that should be discussed and planned early in an expansion decision due to the significant impacts on a business.  In fact, the ideal time to consider taxes is the moment a cash flow projection is created and when the business structure and plan are outlined


Read more

US Reporting of Foreign Subsidiaries

Posted by Sue Tuson and Teresa Gordon on August 28, 2019

The IRS continues to increase scrutiny of the reporting requirements applicable to foreign persons and U.S. companies with foreign transactions. It is important to fully understand these U.S. obligations because failure to report...


Read more

Thinking of Expanding your Business Overseas?

Posted by Sue Tuson on July 18, 2019

Thinking of expanding your business overseas?  The first question is usually, “What’s the best way to start?  Should I set up an office immediately or use an independent contractor familiar with the country?”


Read more

The New Foreign Investment Law

Posted by Nina Wang on July 16, 2019

In response to international criticism about China’s openness to foreign businesses and an attempt to attract more foreign investors to expand their businesses to China, the National People’s Congress passed the Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China (Foreign Investment Law) on March 15 2019, which will come into force on January 1, 2020.


Read more

Where is the NAFTA Now?

Posted by Carlos Calderon on June 17, 2019

After Mexico, Canada and the USA officially signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in November 2018, many of us may have expected immediate action.  Clearly, that was not the case! It is expected that this new agreement will bring more investment opportunities to promote the creation of jobs, effectively positioning North America as the most competitive region worldwide.


Read more

Mandatory Government Survey—Survey of US Persons Service and IP Transactions with Foreign Persons

Posted by Sue Tuson on May 15, 2018

The US Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued a mandatory survey of select services and intellectual property transactions with foreign persons.


Read more

Considering Doing Business in Mexico? Six Things to Know Before You Go

Posted by Tim Finerty and Carlos Calderon on March 13, 2018

There are six key issues to consider before a business expands to Mexico. It is strongly recommended to consult a tax and accounting advisor before doing business in Mexico to avoid penalties, fees and fines.


Read more

Permanent Establishment in China

Posted by Tim Hilligoss and Nina Wang on March 13, 2018

In many cases, the owners of such foreign entities are not aware of PE concepts and as a result, the entities are subject to Chinese CIT liability.


Read more

International Tax Provisions

Posted by Sarah Russell on December 22, 2017

As mentioned in our last two updates recapping changes in the individual and business tax provisions, legislation passed December 20, 2017 and is expected to …


Read more

Cross-Border Taxation Update

Posted by Sue Tuson on May 25, 2017

The IRS announced 13 audit campaigns last March.  Included in the campaign is an effort to increase voluntary compliance for Form 1120-F Non-Filers.  Form …


Read more

Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC)

Posted by Sarah Russell on May 10, 2016

The United States has continually offered encouragement and support to domestic companies to promote export sales of domestically produced goods. One …


Read more

India Withholding Taxes

Posted by Sue Tuson on April 26, 2016

US companies doing business with Indian entities may be subject to withholding taxes at the time the customer makes the payment. Generally, withholding occurs on …


Read more

Is International Expansion into Cuba Right for Your Business?

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on August 14, 2015

You may be asking: What is the buzz about Cuba? And, are there international business expansion opportunities for us? Given our focus on helping clients …


Read more

Outbound International Filings

Posted by Sarah Russell on March 18, 2014

Are you a resident of the US doing business in other countries? Or perhaps your company has expanded to other countries. While that business is …


Read more

Mexican Tax Reform Could Have Major Impacts for U.S. Manufacturers

Posted by Tim Finerty on January 24, 2014

How will Mexico’s new tax laws impact your company? The Mexican government recently made significant changes to the tax laws that govern the country. The …


Read more

Clients Continue to Explore Global Expansion Opportunities

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on May 6, 2013

Many of our clients are continuing to explore expansion opportunities, and often that expansion is leading them to other countries. The specific reasons vary, but …


Read more

Brazil Issues Legal Guidance on Safe Harbor Rules

Posted by Sue Tuson on February 19, 2013

On January 18, 2013, the Brazilian tax authority issued Legal Guidance 1.321/2013 providing transfer pricing safe harbor rules applicable to transactions involving exporting of goods …


Read more

Proving Beneficial Ownership to China Requires Right Approach

Posted by Sarah Russell on February 1, 2013

Foreign investors in China who want to obtain tax treaty benefits for withholding taxes on dividends need to understand the concept of beneficial ownership, communicate …


Read more

Expanding to Brazil – What You Should Know

Posted by Tim Finerty on January 8, 2013

As small to mid-size enterprises shift gears to accelerate growth, they are taking a closer look at new opportunities in foreign countries. One of those …


Read more

Rules of the Road for International Business

Posted by Tim Hilligoss on February 27, 2012

More and more companies today are venturing into the waters of international business. While the potential rewards of global trade are great, so are the …


Read more

IC-DISC: Reducing US and Foreign Income Tax Liabilities

Posted by Tim Finerty on August 15, 2011

IC-DISC: Proper planning could reduce US and foreign tax income liabilities. By implementing an IC-DISC strategy, a US subsidiary that is manufacturing or distributing …


Read more

Five Keys to Globalization for the Entrepreneur

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on January 5, 2011

Never in the history of the world has the entrepreneurial spirit – the spirit of adventure – been more alive or in a more favorable …


Read more

Going International

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on December 19, 2010

As a result of domestic and worldwide macro-economic factors, more and more mid-sized companies are venturing into international trade. As the dollar declines in value …


Read more

Tax Considerations When Doing Business Overseas

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on December 1, 2010

One of the less-glamorous, but most important, aspects of doing business internationally is planning for the tax implications of overseas business operations. For example, many …


Read more

Don’t Jump In Overseas Markets Without a Net

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on November 10, 2010

In his recent best-seller The World Is Flat, Thomas Friedman dissects how the lowering of trade and political barriers and the technical advances of the …


Read more

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