International Expansion

Successful expansion involved a lot of moving parts:  establishing the correct legal entity, paying taxes, managing cash, paying employees and vendors, keeping the books, complying with local rules and regulations, managing multiple service providers and more.

Business Expansion in APAC: What’s in a Name?

By Dafydd Williams, Director of Advisory Services, APAC

 

Daffydd Williams, International Expansion Expert

What Triggers a Permanent Establishment, or PE?

High Street Partners recently hosted a panel discussion and webinar, “Know Before You Go: Key Insights for Successful International Expansion.” The panelists offered expertise in many of the operational areas companies need to understand when planning expansion into a new country. View a short video excerpt of the panel discussion on what triggers a permanent establishment, or PE.

China's Great Wall: Six Local Rules That May Surprise You

Why does setting up operations in China give finance and human resource professionals pause? China has very complex business and tax regulations that can be utterly mind boggling for foreign businesses. Complicating the issue is the fact that regulations are subject to frequent change, as well as different interpretations by both state and local authorities. It can be a challenge just to keep track of what’s permitted, where, at a given point in time.

Here are some China business practices to consider when getting your operation off the ground.

Surprise: Your "Contractors" May Be De Facto Employees

Part two of our four-part case study series.

Can a company avoid complicated employment laws by hiring contractors?

No Such Thing as "Dipping Your Toes" with International Expansion

Part one of our four-part case study series.

Can a company hire a sales rep on the ground in a foreign country, no questions asked?

3 Blunders Businesses Make When Going International (And How to Avoid Them)

When a company is considering international expansion, there are a number details to consider: what type of entity to set up, how to hire employees, what taxes need to be filed, etc. Though the details may vary depending on country and company specific circumstances, there are three common mistakes that businesses headed overseas make that can be easily avoided.

Top Challenges for International Expansion: Survey Results

Any professional involved in the international expansion for his or her company understands that the task will not be particularly easy. But what is that keeps CFOs and others up at night when considering setting up international operations? Our recent survey of members of the LinkedIn Forum for International Expansion found that, not surprisingly, there are multiple challenges to work through.

Top 10 Tips for Successful International Expansion

The decision to embark on an international expansion can be both exciting and frightening: seemingly endless growth opportunities exist, but there can be significant risks involved. The checklist for setting up international operations is lengthy and varies country to country. And what’s worse, one missed detail could mean serious negative consequences for your business, in the form of fines and frustrated employees.

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