International Business
We represent foreign investors and companies ranging from start-ups to multinationals in a variety of industries in:
Formation and maintenance of U.S. subsidiaries
Advice on optimal legal structure
Formation of corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and other legal entities
Certificates or articles of incorporation or formation, operating agreements for limited liability companies, stockholder agreements, and partnership agreements
Corporate records, including consents and minutes of meetings of stockholders, members, partners, directors, and managers
Federal employer identification numbers (EIN) for U.S. subsidiaries and federal taxpayer identification numbers (TIN) for foreign investors
Authorization to do business in U.S. states
Tax and sales tax registration of domestic and foreign legal entities in U.S. states
Equity participation of directors, officers, employees, managers and consultants
Commercial transactions
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
Distribution and agency agreements
Licensing and technology transfer agreements
Reseller agreements
Supply and manufacturing agreements
Service agreements and other commercial agreements
Risk management strategies, including product liability risks
Tax-efficient investment structures in compliance with federal and state tax laws and applicable income tax treaties
Government contracting
Compliance with state and federal law