International Companies

As the global marketplace becomes increasingly interconnected, the US government has drastically increased its disclosure and reporting requirements for international holdings and transactions. As a result, taxpayers can easily become overwhelmed by the tax issues related to international investments and business. 

FMD has the domestic expertise and the international contacts to plan for and to meet our clients’ global tax compliance requirements, while delivering the individual attention and trusted advice that our clients expect. The professionals in this group specialize in matters including:

  • U.S. filing requirements for inpatriates and expatriates

  • Disclosure requirements related to U.S. ownership of foreign property or a foreign business, including Foreign Bank Account Reporting (“FBAR”)

  • U.S. withholding requirements associated with foreign ownership of a U.S. entity

  • Planning and strategy to maximize the U.S. tax benefits of doing business internationally

  • Foreign tax credit

  • Determining the U.S. business classification of a foreign business entity

We are active members of Integra International, a global association of independently owned CPA firms that openly and regularly share knowledge. This strategic relationship connects our organization with local CPA firms just like us in more than 65 countries. The collective knowledge of the 3,000 professionals involved with Integra International is available to any member needing assistance. Additionally, each member firm can communicate and coordinate with English-speaking businesses. After selecting the right global partner, we continue to quarterback the entire process.