Expansion to the US: Understanding Legal and Tax Considerations

2020 has been a year of tremendous change. One potentially positive change is a global shift to digital interaction, with the acceleration of eCommerce pulling down barriers to entry for some. For many organizations this trend may open doors to growth strategies that had not previously been considered.

Organizations gaining traction in the US market need to understand the legal and tax considerations of targeting growth within the largest economy in the world.

Join leading experts to learn about some of the unique aspects of doing business in the US, including:

Tax Considerations

• Inbound tax structuring, planning and setup
• Inversion planning – a Delaware “flip”
• Ongoing tax compliance and reporting including requirements for the “home” country parent
• State taxes, including sales tax
• Transfer pricing planning/global tax minimization
• Issuing stock options or other incentive compensation to USA employees

Legal Considerations

• Customer and distribution contracts / terms and conditions
• Organizational formalities / choice of entity
• Employment and Immigration Law
• Engaging with local Partners: Joint Ventures, incentives, M&A, distribution structures
• Strategies to mitigate U.S. market entry risk for the parent and its shareholders
• Product liability risk issues
• Special COVID-19 considerations

Meet the speakers:

Tenley A. Carp
Partner | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Malcolm Joy
Partner | Frazier & Deeter UK

Tycho H.E. Stahl
Partner | Arnall

Mike Whitacre
Partner | Frazier & Deeter