International Taxes and Services


There is hardly a hotter topic today than this one. More and more companies, to stay competitive, have explored ways of expanding their market share beyond the local economy into the global marketplace.

DHL&S is currently helping U.S. and foreign companies like the following:
• Equipment manufacturers using contract manufacturers to achieve cost savings
• Technology companies looking to expand their internet presence or engaging in international licensing of intellectual property for the first time
• Wholesalers looking for new distribution outlets
• Service businesses reaching out to apply their special branding to new customers

All have realized that doing business internationally requires careful and thoughtful planning combined with creative structuring of transactions and business operations to minimize the worldwide tax burden. That's where DHL&S comes in. The tactical and strategic suggestions we provide have helped our clients succeed in the international marketplace, both inbound and outbound.

In this context, we have helped our clients, both U.S. and foreign, in the following areas:
• Accounting treatments between jurisdictions
• Tax optimization
• Tax deferral techniques
• Anti-avoidance rules
• Export incentives
• Entity structuring
• International tax law interpretation
• Financial arrangements
• Inpatriate and expatriate tax services
• Changes in regulations and tax laws that affect foreign investment in the U.S.

Our client do business in Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and others.

To assist us in helping our clients in both established and emerging markets around the world, we have become independent members of HLB International. This affiliation gives us, and you, access to professional services and up-to-date information on business procedures and practices in many foreign countries, thus expanding the network and range of services we offer our clients.

If your business is opening a new venture abroad or wants to enter the US marketplace, contact James G. Cosgrove, our Director of International Services at 203-929-3535 or via email at jimc@dhls.com.