The solutions offered for your transactions in the United States:
- U.S. bank account;
- Secured payment methods;
- Management of exchange rate risk;
- Assistance in finding partners.
Federal and state laws governing Canadian companies entering the U.S. market:
- Authorization to do business in the United States – Branch of a foreign entity;
- Corporations – Incorporation status, choice of entity;
- Contracts with clients;
- Protection of intellectual property;
- Leases.
Federal and state tax considerations for doing business in the United States:
- State taxes;
- U.S. federal taxes;
- Repatriation of profits (from a U.S. company) to Canada;
- Planning considerations.
Shipping your goods across the border effectively and efficiently:
- Requirements of Participating Government Agencies (PGA);
- Information required on a U.S. Customs Invoice;
- Export fees;
- Priority trade issues: What Customs and Border Protection is focusing on.
Speakers:
Kristina M. Bennett
Partner
The Hoffman Eells Group, CPAs, PC
Holly Black
President & Owner
HURDLE Group Inc.
Matthew T. Boire
President
CDC Real Estate inc.
Rob Casey
Director of US Operations
Action Worldwide inc.
Bryce Hanson
Senior Sales Executive
Northern Insuring Agency
Garry Douglas
President and CEO
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
Danielle King
Vice President
TDC Premier Industrial Parks
Abby Praetorious
Director of Economic Development
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
Brendan P. Owens Esq.
Partner
Stafford, Owens