The United States is often described as one of the easiest and most open countries in which to do business. However, it is also a highly legalistic society with a wide range of statutes and regulations that can entangle those trying to begin U.S. operations for the first time. This webinar is intended to provide an overview of the 5 most important legal and tax issues that should be considered when launching or expanding U.S. operations. This recorded webinar is designed for individuals with little or no experience working in the U.S. market. The presentation will focus on the U.S. legal and tax issues that those seeking to expand into the U.S. will face. This is a recorded webinar that originally ran live on October, 17, 2012. As an eLearning course, you must pass the final exam of this course to receive CPE credit.
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Self-study
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Recognize legal and tax issues facing those interested in expanding into the U.S., with particular emphasis on forms of doing business and tax implications of creating entities; and
• Gain an understanding and practical application of the following five most important tax and legal issues: Structures for entering the U.S. market (legal and tax implications), Risk management, Financing/thin capitalization (legal and tax implications), Employees, and Contracts.
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