Season 2 Episode 19:
Cross-Border Business U.S. and Spain: Types of Entities and Structuring Options
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Watch on YouTubeChoosing a business structure for international expansion requires considering how that entity will be treated in more than one jurisdiction. In this episode of Under the Basswood Tree podcast, Basswood Counsel’s Chris Klug and Meritxell Mont discuss entity selection for companies expanding between the United States and Spain. They compare Spanish SL and SA structures with U.S. LLCs and corporations and examine how entity classification, taxation, liability protection, operations, and future plans may influence the decision. The conversation also highlights differences between U.S. state-based entity laws and Spain’s national corporate framework. This episode may be relevant to businesses and investors considering U.S.-Spain cross-border operations.
Podcast highlights you shouldn’t miss:
- Key differences between Spanish SL and SA entities
- U.S. LLC and corporate structures and tax classification
- How U.S. and Spanish authorities may view foreign entities differently
- Operational, tax, and liability considerations when expanding across borders
- Why coordination among legal, tax, and accounting advisers in both jurisdictions matters
Host: Chris Klug
Chris is a trusted attorney with extensive experience in taxation, corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning. He guides clients through complex tax matters to deliver practical solutions.
Guest: Meritxell Mont
Meritxell is a Spanish lawyer specialized in legal and tax advice to companies with a strong international focus. She has experience working with multinationals from different sectors on their corporate implementation in the Spanish market, as well as supporting them in their internationalization processes in other countries. In addition, she is in charge of the international business development of the firm, as well as the Manager of the Barcelona office of Capital Auditors and Consultants.
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