International Businesses

The concept of transfer pricing addresses the amounts that related parties under common control charge one another for goods, services, or intellectual property. For example, the price charged by a parent company when it sells goods to its subsidiary is referred to as the transfer price. The central issue regarding transfer pricing is the tax obligation that may arise around these kinds of transactions when they cross two or more tax jurisdictions. 

For manufacturing and distribution businesses with operations in China or other faraway locations, nearshoring to Mexico is starting to look more attractive. Learn about the top drivers of nearshoring and why many businesses are choosing Mexico.

Chinese companies that do business in the United States often find it most efficient to send some of their existing employees to the U.S. to jumpstart projects, set up new plants, and lend their expertise when their skills and knowledge of company operations can make a critical difference in a situation. While this can be a sound business practice, both the Chinese companies and their employees should understand their U.S. income tax obligations to ensure they don’t incur civil or criminal penalties. 

With a growing international focus on sustainability, more B Corps are emerging around the world, and for good reason. B Corp certification can bring advantages to for-profit organizations of virtually all sizes, from smaller local businesses to large multinational corporations. As a global company, it is important to understand how becoming a B Corp can positively impact your Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) strategy.

In November the Clayton & McKervey team traveled to London, Manchester and Amsterdam to collaborate with firms focused on global expansion. Here are top 10 FDI trends to watch.