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United States business law and compliance: corporate structures, contracts, employment, tax, trade, product liability, IP, FDA, SOX and immigration – a guide for UK lawyers

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Introduction

The United States ranks among the world’s most competitive economies. It remains the largest national market, posting an estimated 2020 GDP exceeding US$22.3trn, and performs strongly on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index. Many overseas businesses choose to build a footprint in the US for persuasive reasons. Chief among these are entry to a powerful economy and cutting-edge technology, coupled with political stability and a mature legal framework supported by established courts, regulators and public authorities. While the US tax system can be intricate, working with a US attorney can make this obligation more manageable. There are multiple options for structuring operations in the US. This guide sets out key matters a new venture ought to weigh before commencing activity in the country. It is not exhaustive, and tailored US legal advice should always be obtained prior to forming and operating a business in the US. The rules and regulations governing business conduct in the US described below arise from two principal sources: the federal government and...

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Mark Rowbotham , MA FCILT

Portcullis ISC

Mark Rowbotham is an International Consultant, Trainer and writer in Customs and VAT Compliance issues, as well as other areas including International Trade, Excise, Export Controls, Oil & Gas Offshore and Marine issues. He has spent a considerable length of time working in both the Government, Commercial and Academic sectors. He deals primarily with Compliance, Control and Procedural issues in Customs, Excise and VAT, and is a trainer in these issues as well as International Trade, the Supply Chain, Finance and Risk Management courses.He was originally an Officer in HM Customs & Excise, dealing with Import and Export Controls on maritime freight traffic into and out of UK Ports, and became an independent consultant and trainer in 2000, dealing primarily with Customs compliances, procedures and documentation. He advises on these issues, and undertakes training, advisory and consultancy work in these...

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