Why Are Wealthy Americans Moving Overseas?
In recent years, the idea of Americans moving overseas has shifted from a fringe concept to a mainstream trend—especially among high-net-worth individuals. While the U.S. remains one of the world’s…
International Posts
What Is a Private Placement Memorandum? A Complete Guide for First-Time Investors
For first-time investors navigating the world of private securities offerings, understanding key legal documents is essential. One of the most important among these is the Private Placement Memorandum, often referred…
Shaken, Not Sued: What Small Businesses Can Learn from the International Trademark Battle Around James Bond
James Bond might be a fictional character, but for some businesses, he’s a very real money maker. For those who own the rights, James Bond represents not just an action-packed…
Pivoting Business for Tariffs
Tariffs and the threat of tariffs require some businesses to pivot. This includes US companies and those that sell to American consumers from abroad. In some cases, these companies may…
Financing International Trading Transactions
How to Start an International Trading Business – Part 5 Introduction This is the fifth and last article in our series about international trading. In our first post, we gave…
International Trade – Risky Business
How to Start an International Trading Business – Part 4 This article is the 4th installment in our series on the business of international trade. Readers might recall our first…
International Trade – Documentation Requirements
How to Start an International Trading Business – Part 3 In our international trade series of blog posts, we have mentioned several times that while international trade transactions can be…
International Trade – Pay Attention to the Regulatory Issues
How to Start an International Trading Business - Part 2 As part of the well-received “How to…” series of blog posts we have published in the past few years, we…
How to Start an International Trading Business
International trade is the import and/or export of products, services, or commodities between companies or individuals in different countries. Trade exists because a buyer wants to import something a seller…
Watch for Differences in Cultures when Working Abroad
If you intend to open an offshore office or factory in another country to take advantage of a new, often larger market, or if you intend to migrate to a…