Season 2 Episode 17:
Structuring U.S. Expansion for Spanish Companies
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Basswood Counsel’s Chris Klug and Meritxell Mont of Capital Auditors and Consultants examine the questions businesses may encounter as they enter the U.S. market. Their discussion covers differences among U.S. states, choosing locations for sales and manufacturing, entity structuring, employment and payroll requirements, and potential federal and state tax obligations. They also discussed when a foreign company’s activities may raise permanent establishment questions and why state tax exposure can require a separate analysis.
This episode is relevant to Spanish and other international businesses evaluating how their operations, workforce, growth plans, and regulatory responsibilities may fit within the U.S. market.
Podcast highlights you shouldn’t miss:
- Matching business strategy with location
- Structuring U.S. entities and operations
- Managing federal and state requirements
- Understanding employment considerations
- Planning for tax and regulatory obligations
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.
If this episode resonates with what you’re working through, contact info@basswoodcounsel.com. We’ll help you bring clarity to the key decisions, risks, and priorities, with the right support across our complementary practice areas.
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