Introduction Hey there, fellow business enthusiasts! So, you’ve decided to embark on the exciting journey of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Congratulations! But before you dive headfirst into this world of opportunities and risks, let’s talk about a critical element that can make or break your M&A endeavors: due diligence. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions and discover the red flags you need to keep an eye out
Supply Chain Security Because of the nature of global commerce and the reality for businesses of all sizes, the product supply chain spans from research and development to sourcing components and the final product assembly and serving. This often involves a patchwork of suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and engineers from multiple countries. Mapping a supply chain is crucial not only for quality assurance and accountability. Government regulations could complicate your business or prohibit the use of
Export Controls There are various regulations given the U.S. -origin product, software, and technology. The U.S. has federal agencies responsible for creating rules applicable to direct items. The vast majority are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). If an export is a commercial commodity, software or technology, or deal-use items are subject to the EAR, which has both a potential military and commercial or civilian application. A U.S. company’s product, software, and technology are
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is a document that outlines the rights of U.S. Taxpayers in working with the Internal Revenue Services. In 2015 congress enacted the Taxpayers Bill of Rights. The Taxpayers Bill of Rights codifies specific rights available to individuals and global corporations regarding tax dealings with the IRS. The basics of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights: The right to be informed: The IRS must inform in written form to the taxpayer to identify
Offshore financial centers have options for people and governments looking to protect and grow wealth. Some Offshore financial centers promote tax fraud while others do not. Tax havens are located across the globe. Some are offshore, like the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong. Some countries are also tax havens, like Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Switzerland. There are even tax havens in the United States in Delaware and Wyoming. Creating a tax haven
