What Is FIRPTA? The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act
Did you know that $59 billion, or 2.6% of all real estate transactions were by foreign persons? If you are a business owner who is looking to invest in property in the United States, then you need to know about FIRPTA. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act is a law enacted by the United […]
A Guide to Filing Taxes for an International Business Corporation
Multinational companies carry tremendous financial and economic clout. They influence social and fiscal policies worldwide. There are 60,000 multinational corporations worldwide, controlling more than 500,000 subsidiaries. The size of your international business corporation is irrelevant. All businesses must follow IRS rules for income tax on worldwide gains and income. When operating on domestic and foreign soil, […]
7 Questions to Ask When Hiring an International Tax Advisor
According to statistics, 54% of people surveyed dread filing their taxes. Preparing and filing taxes isn’t most people’s idea of a good time. But it can be especially stressful if your affairs or business operations aren’t confined to the US. Are you trying to untangle international taxation laws on your own? International taxes can be highly […]
International Tax Planning Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Did you know that the number of national markets is greater than 200? This presents a supply of opportunities in international business that are seemingly endless. Additionally, there are a variety of international business formats. These include trade, importing, exporting, franchising, and more. Considering how many opportunities there are, you might be interested in starting an international […]
5 Tips for Hiring International Tax Consultants
What if your big push to expand your business internationally ended up in a huge failure? This is actually more common than you think. In fact, companies that start selling abroad often have -1% ROI for up to five years after they expand. Those businesses require a full decade just to get a +1% ROI, […]