International Services

An ever-increasing number of companies are confronted with the reality of a truly global economy.  Many companies, whether a manufacturer, distributor or service provider, are either contemplating taking their first step towards developing an international presence or currently dealing with the complexities associated with international operations.  This evolution creates a variety of new challenges from an operations, tax, financial and regulatory perspective.  Battelle & Battelle LLP has designed and scaled our services to help companies of all sizes succeed in the international marketplace.

Whether companies are beginning to export to non-U.S. customers or opening a manufacturing facility outside of North America, Battelle & Battelle LLP works closely with companies to avoid potential pitfalls, handle regulatory and compliance issues in the United States and abroad, and maximize after-tax cash flow for owners.

Battelle & Battelle’ LLP’s International Services include:

• Choice of entity analysis/tax planning, including inbound U.S. investments, outbound investments by U.S. companies and joint ventures
• Foreign tax credit planning
• IC-DISC implementation
• Withholding tax analysis, including treaty analysis
• Withholding tax compliance
• U.S. information reporting/compliance for foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies and U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies
• Transfer pricing studies & planning
• Local country tax compliance
• Local county statutory reporting
•  U.S. GAAP financial statement audits, reviews and compilations for U.S. Companies with operations or ownership
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) financial statement audits, reviews and compilations
• VAT compliance & consulting
• Customs & duties assistance, including use of foreign trade zones and duty drawback
• Impatriate / expatriate tax compliance
• Merger & acquisition assistance, including due diligence and structuring advice

For additional information regarding our international services and capabilities, please contact Justin D. Stallard, CPA, Tax Partner.