We want to bring your attention to a certain number of issues that you should consider before entering into a business in USA. Our team and legal staff can respond to all your legal and commercial questions regardless of the subject.

 

It's a very competitive market and USA can attract all kind of business: You must start with a detailed business plan, and seek the advice of your consultants in matters such as tax planning, accounting, legal,permits and licensing. When seeking to do business in the USA, there are several options available to how your business is operated. You must decide if you want to be a branch of your current company, a separate USA corporation,a partnetship, or operate through a distributor, agent.

 

Income is very good compared  with many others countries. The USA economy is now recovering from a lenghty recession.

 

The USA is a country of real opportunity, but it's easy also to loose the confidence of the consumers.

Quality, prices and service are important key of sucess. We insist that you have prepared an  accurateand detailed business plan which addresses all of the issues that may apply to your business. Our staff can assist you finding a viable location to operate your business. The USA is very large consisting of 50 states in which to choose from and afford all the issues that we will point out here applicable to your business and from Seattle to Miami there are thousand of miles.

 

Many others factors can have an impact on your single business,however, with our experienced staff and partners, we can guide you through thje process in order to avoid making serious mistakes.

 

Getting credit for foreign companies is not easy. That is why, a detailed and accurate business plan is a must if you need to obtain financing to lease buildings,rent machinery and  equipment, or by inventory. You must be able to show that you have enough finance  and are able to pay your interests and payments .

 

It's very easy to incorporate a company i USA  (less then a day and even on line in some cases,) but we advice that you ask the assitance of qualified consultants to  have a complete understanding of the system to avoid mistakes. In some cases the legal costs can be higher but you will  prevent making serious and costly mistakes loosing a lot of money in your business.  

 

You will need to pay attention at some to some of the following points:

 

• How you will distribute your products, where will  your warehouse be located ?

• Will you employ agents and distributors, or use  direct sales, internet sales?

• Product liability issues and insurance liability, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

• Choice of the right  business organization structure: Branch, Limited Liability Company, Corporation. Sub-Chapter S Corporation, Subsidiary, Franchising, or Partnership.Publically or privately held.

• Immigration law , Visas which  may apply to you.

• Joint venture in USA.

• Intelectual property, how register your trademark and patent, how to  licence your know how.

• Copyright laws.

• Franchising regulations (  can vary State by State).

• Buying an existing company or part of it: a complete due diligence review, liabilities, warranties and representations.

• Tax law, how income, dividends,and royalties are taxed.

• Litigation in USA, penalities and fines.

• Selling in USA: Food and Drug Regulations, Bioterrorism Act.

• How to draft your contracts to reduce your business risks and risks of lawsuits.

• Jurisdiction and applicable Law, Arbitration; legal costs can be very high,depending on the legal issue. Punitive damages can be very high, and you can be even sued in your country (branch case); concept of the "piercing the corporate veal".

• Transfer price is another matter to take in consideration.

• Manufacturing regulations in the USA.

• Where incorporate your company e.g.  Delaware, Florida.

• Leasing of buildings,offices machinery and equipment.

• How to obtain credit and role of your credit score plays.

• Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ).

• Functions of the corporate bodies: Shareholder , Officers , Directors and Managers.

• Government Investment Incentives in the different states

• Internet Laws.

• Real estate laws and Regulations.

• Financial Statements.

• Customs duties, freight transportation and logistics.

• Capital requirement for your business and have enough finance and credit for your business.

 

 

 

WHY INVEST AND DOING BUSINESS IN FLORIDA,

THE SUNSHINE STATE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLORIDA  IS AHUGE MARKET AND  IS A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE AMERICAS AND THE CARRIBEAN, CENTRAL

AND SOUTH AMERICA.

 

Florida is a business friendly environment that enable your business to grow quickly.

Florida has the fourth largest GDP in USA; no personal income Tax and the fifthest best business tax climate in USA. There is no sales tax on manufacturing equipment and many others advantages. State and local governments have put in place several new regulations  in the last few years to attract more and more business. Florida has a perfect climate for  business. Florida's  multi- modal infrastructures can support various types of companies.

 

Miami is an excellentl location for trading and a cheap workforce can be found easily, with a high quality of life.

Many opportunities can be found in the real estate and business property markets.

It's an extraordinary geopolitical location, cosmopolitan and innovative envoronment and role as a major international trade hub.South Florida attracts big investments and is home to some 400 international business headquarters.

 

 

OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS CAN PROVIDE ASSITANCE ON ALL THE ISSUES PRESENTED HERE AND HELP YOUR BUSINESS GET ESTABLISHED IN THE USA.

 

 

CANADA

 

Canada is one of the world's premier location for business imnvestment thanks thanks to its natural resources

( minerals, oil and gas, food industries..,), financial system, highly  developed infrstructures, a well educated and skilled workforce, along with R&D incentives.

Canada can be a gate for NAFTA market ( 462 Millions of persons) and is a very stable political country, which may be attractive to your  able your business.

Canada and EU has just concluded  negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA).

 

Canada has many business sectors that may be attractive to your business. Some of these are industrial machinary and equipment, electric energy,tranportation,constructions materials,furniture and food and beverage.

 

We can assist you in finding, the right approach  on this interesting market. We will worl closely with our partners in Montreal (Quebec) and Toronto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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