International Management Solutions, Inc.

Free Webinar: Legal & Financial Solutions for US-Based Businesses during the COVID-19 Crisis
2020-05-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
International Management Solutions in association with the French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago is organizing a special interactive webinar to help businesses assess the impact of Coronavirus on their US operations or their plans for US expansion.
Tuesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. CDT
Registration here

Topics for discussion will include:

Employee Management
Lay-offs v Furlough, sick leave / FMLA, exempt vs non-exempt staff, self-isolation, working from home, unpaid leave, health and safety obligations, compensation and benefits and feasibility of operations.
The CARES Act – Congress’s $2 BN Economic Stimulus Program
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – employer obligations and rights and the State Governor’s Stay at Home Orders.
Conserving Cash
Compensation options, tax and payroll deferral payments, SBA loans and grants, paycheck protection program, emergency lending and tax credits.
Force Majeure – the Law of Unexpected Circumstances
Contract options – good and bad, how can this work in the company’s favor, no force majeure element in current contracts – options and legal positioning to help survive contract cancellations.

The webinar will be moderated by:
Andrea Jett, Executive Director at French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago
Andrea is an experienced philanthropy and public policy professional with a successful track record of guiding organizations of all sizes through grantmaking, strategic development, and management decisions.

The experts invited to this webinar:
Antoine Guillaud, Founding President of International Management Solutions, Advisor to the French Ministry of Foreign Commerce
Antoine is an Expert Comptable with more than 20 years of experience assisting foreign companies establish themselves in the US market.
Tom Thorelli, law firm Thorelli & Associates
Tom Thorelli is a French-speaking US lawyer with thirty years of experience working with small- to medium-sized European companies in minimizing legal risk when doing business in the United States

Webinar June 2nd: PPP Forgiveness, Challenges and Considerations for Reopening Illinois Worksites Related to COVID-19
2020-06-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions in association with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and with the support of Thorelli & Associates is organizing an interactive webinar: PPP Forgiveness, Challenges and Considerations for Reopening Illinois Worksites Related to COVID-19.
The purpose of this webinar is to help businesses assess the challenges of reopening worksites in Illinois, as well as the impact of Coronavirus on their US operations or their plans for US expansion. This webinar is also an opportunity to get information on the PPP loan forgiveness.
Tuesday, June 2nd at 9 a.m. CDT

The format
The meeting will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and run for approximately 1 hour.
Please note that there are options to ask questions both live during the webinar and to get in touch with the experts afterward for private meetings free of charge.
Topics for discussion will include:

Support and Services offered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to Illinois companies during Covid 19, which include subsidiaries of foreign parent companies. Specific assistance available and reopening considerations in Illinois.

PPP loan forgiveness
The conditions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the criteria to be met for the loans to be forgiven.
U.S. reopening legal issues
Key employment law issues that employers should be aware of as they move forward with reopening.

The webinar will be moderated by:
Sharon L. Stead, Managing Director, State of Illinois European Office
Sharon has worked for the State of Illinois in Brussels since 1984 and has been the Managing Director of the State’s European office since January 2003. As part of her role she pro-actively promotes Illinois and helps to develop and implement its marketing strategy in Europe.
With the special participation of:
Ericka A. Perkins, Assistant State Director, Illinois SBDC Network
Erika oversees the day to day operations of 40 centers located throughout the state of Illinois. She will discuss the “Support and Services offered by DCEO to Illinois companies during Covid 19”.
Meet the experts:
Antoine Guillaud, Founding President of International Management Solutions, Advisor to the French Ministry of Foreign Commerce
Antoine is an Expert Comptable with more than 25 years of experience assisting foreign companies establish themselves in the US market.
Michael Richter, Managing Partner, International Attest Solutions, LLC
Michael has more than 20 years of experience in the audit of US subsidiaries of foreign companies, especially with French and German concerns.
Tom Thorelli, law firm Thorelli & Associates
Tom Thorelli is a French-speaking US lawyer with thirty years of experience working with small- to medium-sized European companies in minimizing legal risk when doing business in the United States

Business France Webinar & Masterclass - 7 Juillet - 'S'implanter aux Etats-Unis'
2020-07-07 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Halifax)
Le Mardi 7 Juillet de 14h à 16h (heures françaises)
Ce webinaire et ses Masterclass organisés par la Team France Export sont destinés aux responsables de développement export et représentants d’entreprises en phase de prospection ou porteurs d’un projet d’implantation aux Etats-Unis et à la recherche de conseils pratiques face aux enjeux de la reprise économique.
Alors que les implantations locales d’entreprises françaises et américaines jouent un rôle clé dans les exportations des deux pays, cette période de relance est un véritable défi pour les entreprises françaises cherchant à s’implanter aux États-Unis. Du démarrage en France jusqu’à « l’After Care », des experts et des entrepreneurs vous décryptent les enjeux et vous partagent leurs conseils pratiques lors d’un webinaire qui fera la lumière sur les spécificités du marché américain.

Programme du Webinaire

Introduction

Omar Janjua, Directeur d’activités Marketing & Communication Business France Amérique du Nord – modérateur
Arnaud Leretour, Directeur Business France Amérique du Nord – FEDEX – Keynote speaker
Mayeul Tallon, Conseiller économique de Washington

Panel 1 : Démarrage en France : par quoi dois-je commencer ?

Nacéra Amari-Police, Chef de Projets Internationaux – CCI Paris Ile-de-France
Raphaël Georgin, Responsable National Carnets ATA – CCI Paris Ile-de-France
Emilie Dyan, Directrice Agrotech, Business France Amérique du Nord
Marie-Albane Prieur, Directrice Adjointe Développement Export – Bpifrance

Panel 2 : Démarche sur le terrain : quelles sont les clés d’entrée?

Deborah Nilson, Fondatrice – The Nilson Law Group, PLLC
Antoine Guillaud, Président – International Management Solutions Inc. IMS

Panel 3 : Retours d’expériences : les DO’S et les DON’TS

Xavier Ovize – CEO AdduXi Group USA
Benoit De Vitton – CEO Isigny Sainte Mère USA
Emmanuel Arnaud – CEO Home Exchange

Panel 4 : L’After care : la vie de ma filiale sur place

Andrea Jett Fletcher, Directrice FACC Chicago
Antoine Guillaud, Président – International Management Solutions Inc. IMS

MASTERCLASS

Mardi 7 juillet 2020 de 16h30 à 18h45 (heures françaises)

Vous avez un projet d’implantation aux Etats-Unis à concrétiser dans les prochains mois et vous avez des interrogations précises à partager avec des experts? Nos partenaires vous donneront les clés de réussite pour finaliser votre projet d’implantation sans embûche. Candidatez pour suivre des Masterclass gratuites à la suite du webinaire :

Les 5 conseils juridiques de la création de filiale
Les 8 étapes clé de la gestion de filiale

5 points pour réussir son recrutement aux US

Le webinaire est accessible à tous gratuitement sur inscription. La demande de participation aux Masterclass est gratuite, sur candidature via le même formulaire que le webinaire. La date limite de candidature est fixée au mercredi 1 juillet 2020. Veuillez noter que le nombre de places aux Masterclass est limité pour faciliter les échanges.
Vous serez informé que votre candidature est retenue pour participer aux Masterclass au plus tard par mail le 2 juillet 2020.
Je m’inscris

GMT FREE Webinar Funding US/International Expansion
2020-07-23 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
GTM Global in Association with WorldFirst, Innovate UK and IMS are organizing the webinar ‘FUNDING US/INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION’ on Thursday July 23rd at 1600 BST/9 AM CDT.

Follow the money – and connect with UK/US Investors & Funders & get practical advice on how to build & accelerate your business – in North America / Internationally.
Register for this FREE Webinar and find out how to get

Investment for US / International Expansion with direct access to Investor Networks in the UK / US
Alternative means of Funding with UK Innovation Loans, Grants and R&D tax credits
Cash Management manage international payments smartly and for less
Understand the Risks & Opportunities: your questions on investment & funding answered by a panel of UK / US experts

Plus, webinar attendees will be invited to request a free 1-2-1 meet with our experts after the webinar.
Thursday July 23rd at 16:00 BST/ 9 a.m. CDT

Operating your Midwest Business in 2021:​ mobility & tax implications​
2021-01-27 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels)
The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chicago International Management Solutions Inc., TABS inc. and Expandify have the pleasure to invite you to a FREE webinar and panel discussion about efficiently operating your Benelux business in the US/Midwest during these challenging times, especially when it comes to business travel.
Expert speakers include Consul General Bart Twaalfhoven, Sophie Boutelegier (Expandify), Jacob Willemsen (TABS inc) and Ben Troch (IMS).
This interactive webinar includes testimonials by Jeroen Morrenhof (FRISS) and Ryan Pavey (Office Athletes Group).

PPP Round 2 - What you need to know to obtain additional funding in 2021
2021-02-03 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
International Management Solutions and International Attest Solutions would like to invite you to a FREE webinar, including a Q & A session on PPP. Find out everything you need to know to obtain additional funding in 2021.

Belcham Setting up business in the USA | Admin basics
2022-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Scalability is parts art, parts science. The promise for scale in the US is massive when you are prepared. When deciding on whether expansion to the US is the right choice for your business, it is critical to understand the business dynamics in this attractive, yet complicated, entrepreneurial continent to help you plan.
Join our partners, TABS and IMS, for a deep dive into key administrative, regulatory and tax issues which will set your business up for success.
We’ll discuss: Incorporation, federal versus state tax, hiring and employment… Feel free to submit your questions to Jonas@belcham.org beforehand. Our hosts draw on decades of knowledge and first-hand experience in establishing businesses, positioning them for success in the USA.

Please Join us at SelectUSA – Besançon: How to develop your strategy in the United States
2022-04-06 09:15 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris) | Besançon City Hall, 52 Grande Rue, Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 25000, France
Aurélie Bougeault of International Management Solutions (IMS) is honored to participate in a SelectUSA seminar “How to develop your business strategy in the US” on April 6th in Besançon, France, organized by the US Consulate in Lyon in partnership with SelectUSA. She will be speaking about business taxation and accounting related to setting up in the USA.
Aurélie will join a panel of well-respected speakers which includes Christopher Crawford, Consul of the United States in Lyon, Robert J. Donovan, Commercial Service of the United States Embassy in Paris, Steven Lanier of American World Services, Tom Thorelli of Law Firm Thorelli & Associates, Valérie Merle of Business France/Team France Export, and Ciprian Mélian, co-founder and president of Livdeo.
SelectUSA is a U.S. government-wide program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its mission is to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.
International Management Solutions (IMS) is an accounting and consulting firm dedicated to assisting European companies in establishing and growing their businesses in the United States. Since 1998, IMS has helped more than 500 companies grow their presence in the United States through establishing greenfield operations or by acquisition. We serve our clients from our US offices in Chicago, Detroit, New York, Tucson, and Richmond, and our Europe offices in Bordeaux and Brussels. Our services are centered around the needs of our clients, and focused on accounting, tax, audit, human resources, and due diligence. Most of our personnel are bicultural to ensure efficient and effective communication with clients either in the United States or in their home countries.

The seminar will take place at Besançon City Hall – City Council Hall – 52 Grande Rue
For more information, please contact Genevieve Gobber, U.S. Consulate Lyon, 06 14 56 05 21
Please RSVP by April 1, 2022 to usalyonRSVP@state.gov

SelectUSA – Metz: Doing Business in the U.S.
2022-04-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Georgia Tech Lorraine, 2 Rue Marconi, Metz, Grand Est, 57070, France
Please Join us at SelectUSA – Metz: Doing Business in the U.S.
Are you interested in expanding into the US? Aurélie Bougeault of International Management Solutions (IMS) will be sharing her unique tax and accounting perspectives when setting up business in the US on April 7th 2022.
Aurélie will join a panel of well-respected speakers which includes Jean-Manuel Tailfer of Cabinet Altios, Olivier Collette of Foreign Commercial Service, Visas Specialist from the Embassy of the United States in France, RegistrarCorp, Steve Lanier of American World Services, and Tom Thorelli of Law Firm Thorelli & Associates.
SelectUSA is a U.S. government-wide program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its mission is to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.
Other topics covered in the event include:

opportunities and strategies for setting up in the United States
selecting a visa based on your business needs
how to comply with FDA requirements
communication and marketing strategies
legal perspectives

International Management Solutions (IMS) is an accounting and consulting firm dedicated to assisting European companies in establishing and growing their businesses in the United States. Since 1998, IMS has helped more than 500 companies grow their presence in the United States through establishing greenfield operations or by acquisition. We serve our clients from our US offices in Chicago, Detroit, New York, Tucson, and Richmond, and our Europe offices in Bordeaux and Brussels. Our services are centered around the needs of our clients, and focused on accounting, tax, audit, human resources, and due diligence. Most of our personnel are bicultural to ensure efficient and effective communication with clients either in the United States or in their home countries.
Register Here

Selling Directly Into The US: How to stay on top of your US tax obligations
2022-06-22 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Zoom
International Management Solutions (IMS) and Avalara are proudly hosting a new webinar: Selling Directly Into The US. The virtual webinar will take place on the 22nd of June 2022 at 9:00 CT.

Is your company looking to expand into the United States? Whether you are just starting out in the US or already active in a few states, this webinar is designed for you.
With over 12,000 tax jurisdictions, the US is a complex arena for foreign companies and it can be challenging for businesses to assess what types of taxes they are accountable for. It’s important to stay on top of your transaction volumes and areas of physical presence.

In this webinar you will learn about:

How to make multi-state tax easier and cheaper
Physical nexus laws and registration requirements
Common sales tax mistakes and how to avoid them
Exemptions and responsibilities of sellers
US sales tax changes and the impact on your business
Customs law compliance
Supply chain and logistics strategies

Register today to get the tools you need to stay on top of your US tax compliance.
Our speakers are to include IMS representatives, Ben Troch (Benelux Client Manager), Richard Shapland (Director of Tax) and Hugues Retif (Director of Operations). Other speakers will include Benjamin Faust of Avalara, Nicholas Beaty of WTC Rennes, Paul Anderson of The Anderson Law Firm, and Melanie Albiger of Auctane (ShipStation France).
Language: English
Register here: https://avalara.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516516812763/WN_Qlb7uVLTRPqmzBVVnoRRkQ

Win Lucrative Federal Contracts & Setup Your Operations in the USA
2022-07-19 12:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Unrest, 154 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1R 5AB, United Kingdom
Panel Event & 1-2-1 Networking Live in London (Optional join by Zoom)
International Management Solutions (IMS) and GTM Global are proudly hosting a new webinar: Win Lucrative Federal Contracts & Setup Your Operations in the USA on the 19th of July 2022 at 12:00 BST. Join us for an end-of-summer 1-2-1 networking & panel event that will highlight key considerations for winning business in the Washington DC area, as well as how to set-up & fund operations across the US, & the common pitfalls to avoid. Sonia Kanjee of International Management Solutions (IMS) will be joining the panel to share her expertise on US taxation.
Sonia will be joined by other panelists including Director of International Business Investment Jan Mul, leading US attorney Thomas Thorelli, and B2C strategy & funding expert Orr Vinegold. The panel will be chaired by GTM Global co-founder, Mark Stimpfig.
Designed for ambitious owner-managed scale-up businesses, this interactive event will give you bespoke advice on how to successfully set up and grow your US/DC operations – maximising opportunities and mitigating risk.
Key takeaways

DC Access– to Federal Government contracts, Big-data, Green & Clean & Corporate HQs.
Legal– US set-up, offices, IP protection, visa applications, employee & supplier agreements
Compliance– US income tax, sales tax, accounting, payroll, and HR
Funding– UK investment, debt finance, grants, state aid, R&D tax relief

GTM Global is a unique online interactive ecosystem that engages with ambitious tech and digital scale-up companies to help them expand internationally. They do this through a high-touch programme of workshops, webinars, 1-2-1 mentoring, online resources and consultancy services, leveraging our close connections with economic development organisations, key public sector agencies and curated private sector partners.

Register here: https://to.gotomarket.global/hReJmT

BelCham Gala 2022
2022-09-21 19:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk St, New York, NY, 10002, United States
IMS @ BelCham Gala 2022
IMS is excited to attend the 2022 edition of the BelCham gala. This annual event celebrates the successes of Belgian-American companies & entrepreneurs and highlights the work of the Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce. 250+ BelCham members, friends and dignitaries will be invited on a journey that starts with a cocktail reception, followed by a spectacular seated dinner and a (surprise) after-party. IMS will be represented by our Benelux Client Manager, Ben Troch.
For more information about the event, and how to register, please visit the BelCham website here: https://www.belchamonline.org/events/26998
BelCham, Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce, is one of the largest American chambers of commerce, and the largest foreign business chamber for Belgium. Our members represent more than 350 Belgian-American companies, going from start-ups to mid-caps and large multinationals. BelCham helps your business succeed by providing you unrivaled access to valuable business information, networking, advocacy, exposure and promotion. BelCham represents successful Belgian-American business collaborations, and fosters commercial drive and mutual friendship. BelCham is a government-independent not-for-profit organization, headquartered in New York.
International Management Solutions (IMS) is an accounting and consulting firm dedicated to assisting European companies in establishing and growing their businesses in the United States. Since 1998, IMS has helped more than 500 companies grow their presence in the United States through establishing greenfield operations or by acquisition. We serve our clients from our US offices in Chicago, Detroit, New York, Tucson, and Richmond, and our Europe offices in Bordeaux and Brussels. Our services are centered around the needs of our clients, and focused on accounting, tax, audit, human resources, and due diligence. Most of our personnel are bicultural to ensure efficient and effective communication with clients either in the United States or in their home countries.

The Export Shed
2022-09-29 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | online
Navigating through the US Tax and Legal System: a place to gather, learn and exchange export-related ideas.
Please join us in the Export Shed as we navigate through the complexities of the US tax and legal system. In an interactive Q/A format, we will go through the ‘need to knows’ of exporting to the US from a regulatory perspective.
We will be joined by Sonia Kanjee, Director UK practice at IMS and Tom Thorelli, Director, Tom Thorelli & Associates.
BUT it’s the Export Shed, so we really want to hear from you and your experiences.
What issues have you overcome? What are you looking to achieve that you don’t quite know how?
As any regulars to the Shed will know, when we share ideas, problems, and solutions, we are stronger.
Also on hand will be Market Leaders, Barbara Hollyhead and Ameeta Virk and International Research Manager Kerry Stagg to help you understand how web technologies are adopted in global markets and how you can prepare for the future.
See you in the shed!

Coming to America: Understanding the US Market and How Your Business Can Succeed
2022-10-12 14:00 - 17:45 (Africa/Abidjan) | HSBC UK Headquarters, 1 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, Birmingham, B1 1HQ, United Kingdom
EVENT DESCRIPTION
After the successful event held in March for Transatlantic Chamber members introducing the U.S. Embassy, here is a further event with even more rich content on the US market with a variety of speakers.
Have you considered the US market for investment or trade and would like to understand more? When you think of business and investment opportunities in the United States, where’s the best place to start? America is made up of 50 states plus territories and each location has its own unique economic profile.
The Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce along with partners would like to invite you to hear from various experts on how to overcome the challenges of establishing yourself in the US as well as how best to trade with the American market. Also hear from speakers that have already successfully laid down roots in the US as well as hear about opportunities in the West Midlands for US companies to establish here.
After the successful delivery of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the Council of American States in Europe are visiting Birmingham on the 12th October to share valuable information from eight high profile states in the USA along with the support and the soft landing programmes available. This is also an opportunity to speak with the US Embassy Commercial Department who will be speaking on the support available from their various programmes.
AGENDA
14.00: Registration, coffee and networking
14.30: Welcomes and opening remarks
Mandy Haque, International Director, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce opening remarks
Joseph Davis, HSBC, US Desk
Ian Ward, Leader, Birmingham City Council
14.45: The West Midlands at a glance
Chris Lau, West Midlands Growth Company
15.00: What is CASE and How can we work with you? Plus, tips and tricks in reading the market and the business community
Joshua Seeberg, CASE President
15.15: The UK and the U.S. – Divided by a common language and different business cultures
Allyson Stewart-Allen, International Marketing Partners
15.30: Highlighting the importance of the US legal system for commercial businesses – Preventative measures as opposed to reactive response
Tom Thorelli, Thorelli Associates
15.45: Understanding the tax and fiscal intricacies of the US tax structure – And what would be
best for your business
Antoine Guillaud, IMS International Management Solutions
16.00: Testimonial – Sales-i, Solihull https://www.sales-i.com/ – Stephan Plant, COO
16.15: Supporting the West Midlands – US relationship. (Intro and moderation)
James Tait, British American Business Council (Midlands), Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce, President
Fireside chat with various local businesses that have experienced investing and trading with the U.S.A. their experience, the positives and the pitfalls
17.00: Closing remarks
The Continued Importance of the U.S.-UK Trade and Investment Relationship
Christine Kelley, U.S. Commercial Attaché, U.S. Embassy London
17.15: 30 minute speed networking – catch CASE and speakers for further information
17:45: Event closes

How to Succeed in the US Market
2022-10-13 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, Manchester, M3 3WD, United Kingdom
How to Succeed in the US Market
Learn about legal, tax, culture, logistics, and more from experts in the field. The Department for International Trade and IMS invites companies to join us for an opportunity to meet state representatives from the USA and explore the topics on how to help your business succeed in the US Market.
Delegates will hear from a variety of speakers (including IMS president, Antoine Guillaud) covering key topics including:

How to handle the legal aspects of the US market
Tax and fiscal intricacies of the US tax structure
The UK and the US – a common language and different business culture
Shipping goods to the US –navigating the requirements

Export champions, who are successfully exporting and expanding their business in the USA, will share their experiences. State representatives, as well as tax and legal experts, will be available for 1 to 1 meetings following the main event.
Meetings will be 20 minutes per company and need to be pre-booked.
Register here: https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/9273/

The Department for International Trade (DIT) helps businesses export, drives inward and outward investment, negotiates market access and trade deals, and champions free trade.
International Management Solutions (IMS) is an accounting and consulting firm dedicated to assisting European companies in establishing and growing their businesses in the United States. Since 1998, IMS has helped more than 500 companies grow their presence in the United States through establishing greenfield operations or by acquisition. We serve our clients from our US offices in Chicago, Detroit, New York, Tucson, and Richmond, and our Europe offices in Bordeaux and Brussels. Our services are centered around the needs of our clients, and focused on accounting, tax, audit, human resources, and due diligence. Most of our personnel are bicultural to ensure efficient and effective communication with clients either in the United States or in their home countries.

VOKA Mercurio Beyond Borders USA
2022-11-10 13:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris) | Voka – Antwerp, Markgravestraat 12, Antwerp, Antwerp, 2000, Belgium
Ensure a successful start in the United States
In 2019, the United States was the fifth most important export market for Belgium and even the most important outside the European Union. It only underlines why focusing on an export strategy for America is and remains important. For companies that want to export to the United States for the first time or want to strengthen their position there, Mercurio Beyond Borders is the dream program.
Every success starts with thorough preparation and that is no different with your breakthrough in the United States. Mercurio Beyond Borders offers you a more than solid foundation for a successful start across the Atlantic. This program not only gives you a clear view of the opportunities for your company in the United States. It also provides you with tools to make perfect use of them.
From practical tools and information about instructive business cases to tips and tricks from experts including IMS representative, Ben Troch. Thanks to Mercurio Beyond Borders you have everything you need to seamlessly start your business in America and grow through it.
Target group
This trajectory focuses on entrepreneurs and managers in sales or business development who want to integrate the United States into their export strategy. This program is also recommended for entrepreneurs who want to consolidate or expand their position there.

Passport to France 2022
2022-11-17 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
IMS is a proud sponsor of the 38th edition of Passport to France. This French-American Chamber of Commerce event is a culinary journey to France, showcasing many of most refined French foods, wines, and spirits right in Chicago. This year’s program will feature a keynote conference and exchanges with French companies in their fields. In addition, Passport to France is an annual tribute to the relationship between the United States and France and aims to strengthen it. Attendees include CEOs, business executives and entrepreneurs in the French-American business community, but most importantly, our very own IMS representatives.
For more information about the event, and how to register, please visit the event website here:
https://www.facc-chicago.com/events/upcoming-events/detail-evenement/event/passport-to-france-2022.html
If you are unable to attend the event, but would still like to meet with us, please send us an email at info@intlms.com

Energy in America
2023-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Energy in America: Supply, Demand, Costs and the Future Impact of Foreign Direct Investment Attraction
register & get your free ticket here
Join the discussion! The availability, supply of energy and their cost is a major site selection factor for an European company in the USA in 2023.
3:00 pm
Welcome and Intro by CASE President Joshua Seeberg, Senior FDI Advisor, South Carolina, Europe
3:10 pm
Brief overview of Legal Aspects, Tom Thorelli, Attorney at Law, Thorelli & Associates
3:20 pm
Panel discussion and Q & A with U.S. energy companies:

Moderated by CASE VP Luigi Mercuri, Managing Director, North Carolina, Europe
Edward M. Sitar – Senior Manager, Economic and Business Development – ComEd
John Geib – Director, Technical Services – Duke Energy
Carl Rees – Manager, Economic and Community Development – Electricities of NC, Inc.
Nathan Lord – President – Shale Crescent USA
Charlie Molesley – Manager, Business Recruitment – Georgia Power

4:05 pm
Fiscal and Tax Consideration in the US, Antoine Guillaud, President, IMS
4:15 pm
Keynote and Q & A with guest speaker, former Ambassador James P. Cain
4:55 pm
Wrap-up and close.
To learn more about our speakers click here

USA4Explorers: Fashion, Furniture, Interior & Design
2023-03-13 09:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | San Francisco, CA, United States
Are you active in the fashion, design, interior or furniture sector and curious about the possibilities for your company in the US? Discover them with our guidance program including group business trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco!
What: Group business trip
Target sector: Design and interior, distribution, clothing and accessories, furniture and textiles
Target market: United States
When: From Sunday 12 March 2023 to Saturday 18 March 2023
Where: Los Angeles, San Francisco, United States of America
Organization: Flanders Investment & Trade, together with Unizo, Mode Unie and Fedustria.
Together with our partners Unizo, Mode Unie and Fedustria, Flanders Investment & Trade organizes an exclusive guidance program for entrepreneurs in the fashion, design, interior and furniture sector:

Lifestyle & Design: furniture, interior, lighting, accessories, décor, textiles
Fashion and fashion: clothing, footwear, fashion accessories (glasses, watches, bags, belts, jewelry, etc.)

For this process, we focus specifically on entrepreneurs with no or only very limited export experience on the American market… and who would like to change that.
The guidance process consists of several parts

A kick-off seminar where we outline the opportunities in the fashion, design, interior and furniture market in the US, and present the guidance process;
An intake interview with our market expert in the US in which your needs and wishes are extensively weighed and weighed;
A group business trip. The trip will be linked to a visit to the WestEdge design fair, which will take place in March 2023.
A follow-up session in which you inform us about the preliminary results of your efforts and we look at how we can be of further service to you.

What do we offer you?

Make use of the expertise of our market and export specialists including IMS President, Antoine Guillaud
The possibility to have an Export Meter purchased that maps all aspects of your business operations in connection with export in detail, followed by concrete recommendations;
Our on-site offices prepare a tailor-made appointment programme for your company with new prospects;
Networking moments with fellow entrepreneurs and interesting American contacts;
We arrange the practical matters for you (choice of hotel, group relocations, …)

Vous voulez investir et développer votre stratégie aux Etats-Unis?
2023-03-15 09:15 - 12:15 (Europe/Paris) | Lyon
Au-delà d’être la plus grande économie du monde, les Etats-Unis vous offrent un environnement d’affaires innovant et stable, un cadre juridique/fiscal « pro-business » et une solide protection des droits liés à la propriété intellectuelle ainsi qu’un accès à plus de 790 millions de consommateurs grâce aux accords de libre-échange signés avec 20 pays.
Lors de cet événement, vous découvrirez :

développement stratégie marketing et identification partenaires
perspectives juridiques et sociales sur une implantation réussie aux Etats-Unis
fiscalité entreprise, comptabilité liée à l’implantation aux USA
perspectives de développement dans différents Etats américains
témoignage d’une entreprise locale sur son implantation aux Etats-Unis

Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui

Heure : Accueil à 9h00, Séminaire de 9h15 à 12h suivi d’un Cocktail-Networking
Lieu: Mairie du 2e arrondissement – Salle Camille Georges – 2 rue d’Enghien – 69002 Lyon
Contact: Geneviève Gobber, Consulat des États-Unis d’Amérique à Lyon, 06 14 56 05 2

Merci de confirmer votre présence avant le 10 mars 2023 à usalyonRSVP@state.gov

Comment réussir au mieux votre implantation aux États-Unis lorsqu'on est une startup ou une PME?
2023-03-16 09:45 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | MEDEF Gironde, 41 Rue Durieu de Maisonneuve, Bordeaux, 33000, France
Le Consul des Etats-Unis à Bordeaux est témoin de la place prépondérante des petites entreprises dans le développement économique régional. Nous avons donc décidé d’axer notre “Journée SelectUSA” sur les startups et les PME cette année, et nous sommes ravis de vous y inviter afin que vous puissiez réussir au mieux votre implantation aux Etats-Unis.
Lors de cet événement, vous découvrirez:

A partir de 9h45 – Accueil des participants autour d’un café
10h00 – Ouverture et présentation de la journée par Mathilde LEFRAIS, Directrice Générale au MEDEF Gironde et Hector BROWN, Consul des Etats-Unis à Bordeaux
10h15 – Présentation du programme SelectUSA par Scott POZIL, Directeur Commercial, Ambassade des Etats-Unis à Paris et perspectives de développement dans les différents Etats américains
10h45 – Perspectives juridiques et sociales par Thomas THORELLI, Cabinet d’Avocats Thorelli & Associates, présent à Chicago et Paris
11h15 – Perspectives fiscales par Hugues RETIF, International Management Solutions Inc (IMS), présent à Chicago et Bordeaux 11h45 – Témoignage de David BELLOUIN, Antarès Sellier France, entreprise française implantée aux Etats-Unis
12h15 – Questions/Réponses et clôture de la matinée
12h45 – Cocktail – Networking
A partir de 13h30 – Rendez-vous individuels avec les experts de la matinée (sur réservation uniquement)

Inscrivez-vous en cliquant sur ce lien: https://my.weezevent.com/journee-selectusa-speciale-startups
Lieu: MEDEF Gironde – Maison de l’Entreprise, 41 Rue Durieu de Maisonneuve, 33000, Bordeaux
Date limite d’inscription: vendredi 10 mars 2023 Certaines interventions seront en anglais

VOKA Mercurio Beyond Borders USA
2023-05-09 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Voka-Chamber of Commerce Flemish Brabant office, Vilvoorde Medialaan 26, Vilvoorde, 3000, Belgium
Every success starts with thorough preparation and that is no different with your breakthrough in the United States. Mercurio Beyond Borders offers you a more than solid foundation for a successful start on the other side of the Atlantic. This program not only gives you a clear view of the opportunities for your company in the United States. It also provides you with tools to make perfect use of them.

Ben Troch, of IMS, is honored to participate in this special VOKA event on May 9th 2023. The United States was the fifth most important export market for Belgium in 2019 and even the most important outside the European Union. It only underlines why investing in an export strategy is and remains important for America. For companies that want to export to the United States for the first time or strengthen their position there, Mercurio Beyond Borders is the dream program.
This program not only gives you a clear view of the opportunities for your company in the United States. It also provides you with tools to make perfect use of them. From practical tools and information about instructive business cases to tips and tricks from experts: thanks to Mercurio Beyond Borders you have everything you need to seamlessly start and grow your company in America.
Programme:

09h30 – 09h40: Welcome and explanation of the day program
09h40 – 10h10: Opportunities for Belgian companies in the US by Karel Vantomme – U.S. Department of Commerce
10h15 – 10h55: Export to the US – W-8 Form, US tax system, Tax structure & business model of a US entity, Intercompany transactions, Sending Belgian employees and personal US tax implications by Ben Troch – International Management Solutions, Inc.
11h00 – 12h00: Promising sectors and opportunities in the US by Jolijn Swinnen – Flanders Investment & Trade Area Manager Middle East & North America – Flanders Investment & Trade
12h00 – 13h00: Break
13h00 – 13h40: Bank accounts in the US, international payments, wires, ACH, credit cards and check by Dries Feyaert – KBC Bank NV New York
13h40 – 16h00: Legal aspects by Hans Van Velzen – Van Velzen C.S. International Legal Architecture & Consulting

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Up in the USA: Walmart, Amazon, Taxes
2023-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Virtual
This session is all about selling to US customers, whether that’s direct-to-consumer, through retail partners or via online marketplaces.
Share insights with founders, marketing leaders and marketplace managers about taking your brand to the US.
Experiences with trading on Amazon’s US platform
We’ll share experiences as a group on listing on Amazon’s US platform and the various challenges around fulfilment, returns and marketing.
The size of the opportunity with Walmart’s marketplace
Walmart is actively welcoming British brands to list products on its platform, but what’s the effort to reward ratio? Should your brand be on there?
This is your opportunity to hear from the experts that have been integrating brands onto Walmart’s marketplace.
The meeting will help you make sense of what you can expect when launching on Walmart, in terms of sales, management and integration.
Tax and accounting obligations associated with selling in the USA
A US market tax and accounting expert will be on hand to offer insight on setting up a subsidiary in the US, and making sure you’re meeting state requirements in terms of online sales.
Whether your expansion plans are e-commerce only, or you’re looking to develop wholesale partnerships with US retailers, you need to consider how your business is structured to trade in the US.
Learn about structure options, setting up a US subsidiary, as well as customs, local taxes and company reporting.
Experts
Sonia Kanjee is a director at International Management Solutions, an accountancy and consulting firm working with European businesses setting up and growing in the US market. She has helped hundreds of e-commerce businesses structure their US operations.
Kristin Stevens is VP Ecommerce at Highlands, a sales, marketing and e-commerce sales agency operating in the USA and Europe. The company helps brands manage and grow their sales on marketplace platforms including Walmart and Amazon. Kristin is based in New York, US.
Sarah Znideric runs Global Commercial Partnerships at Linnworks, an e-commerce and order inventory platform which enables brands to sell across multiple channels including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Google, Mirakl, Meta and TikTok
REQUEST AN INVITATION HERE
About Upper Clash
Upper Clash hosts discussions between consumer brand founders and marketing leaders. Their events have welcomed directors from fashion, beauty, luxury, digital and direct-to-consumer businesses. Their in-person gatherings are a mix of networking and discussion. They also host online sessions for retail and brand leaders to share ideas and hear from experts. They’ve covered topics such as e-commerce customer retention, marketplaces, offline advertising and podcast marketing. Attendee numbers for our in-person events are kept to 25-30 people. They are supported by sponsors who provide services to retailers and brands.

Make it Big in the USA Roundtables
2023-05-23 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Virtual
Costly Mistakes when Expanding to the USA
“When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail”, especially when expanding to the largest market in the world. During this Roundtable, we will talk about how strategy and financial management are intertwined and how you can avoid costly mistakes.
The guest speaker this month is Ben Troch, International Tax Expert at IMS. Ben has a master’s degree of Taxation and master’s degree of Law in Belgium and more than five years of experience working with international clients.
Prior to joining IMS Chicago office, Ben worked as a Senior Tax Consultant at PwC Belgium. Now based in Belgium, Ben acts as the first contact for Benelux companies and provides various tax & consultancy services.

For more information, and to register for FREE, click here

La Nuit des Etoiles
2023-05-24 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Ivy Room, 12 East Ohio, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
IMS is proud to be a sponsor for the 2023 La Nuit des Etoiles gala. La Nuit des Etoiles is the largest annual celebration of the French-American business community in the Chicagoland area!
This year’s edition promises to be even more special, as the gala is partnering with URBAN INITIATIVES and launching the STAR AWARDS – the first-ever business competition by FACC-Chicago!
Be prepared for an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition, as we honor the brightest stars of the French-American business community.
At the event, International Management Solutions will be represented by team members, Hugues, Nicolas, Céline, Valérie and Sydney.

About the French-American Chamber of Commerce-Chicago
Founded in 1978, the French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago (FACC-Chicago) is an independent, non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to foster a thriving economic relationship between the United States and France and to welcome and support French businesses and entrepreneurs in the Chicago region.
For 40 years, FACC have been the main professional forum for the local French-American business community. They support local economic development by promoting our region as a destination for French businesses and facilitating cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and partnerships.
FACC-Chicago is also a member of CCI France International, an international network of 130 French Foreign Chambers of Commerce that spans 95 countries and represents over 35,000 members worldwide.

Club USA: réussissez votre implantation aux USA. Et après… ?
2023-06-12 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | CCI Ille-et-Vilaine (Rennes), 2 Av. de la Préfecture, Rennes, 35042, France
lundi 12 juin – suivi d’un cocktail dejeunatoire avec possibilite de rencontrer les intervenants individuellement entre 13h30 et 15h30
Un atelier organisé par le WTC Rennes Bretagne dans le cadre du WTCA DAY 2023 en partenariat avec la Banque Populaire Grand Ouest, International Management Solutions, Thorelli & Associates, The Triana Group et le réseau GLOBALLIANS.
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Au programme:

Les volets légaux, fiscaux et bancaires en fonction de votre choix d’implantation Hugues Retif, Directeur des Opérations chez International Management Solutions Tom Thorelli, du cabinet d’avocats Thorelli & Associates​​​​Banque Populaire Grand Ouest​​​​​​
Et après… ? David Sejourne, CEO de Management Europe​​​​​​Jabril Bensedrine, CEO de Triana Group
et des témoignages Nicolas Bernard Masson, Représentant de l’Etat de la Pennsylvanie en France, Suisse et Belgique et des entreprises bretonnes

Les infos clés
Date: Le lundi 12 juin 2023
Horaire: 11h-15h30
Lieu: CCI Ille-et-Vilaine (Rennes)

Implanter une entreprise aux etats-unis, la gérer et la manager au quotidien
2023-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | la cité, 55 av louis breguet, Toulouse, 31400, France
Visas, choix juridiques, comptabilité, fiscalité, ressources humaines
13 JUIN | 14H-16H | TOULOUSE ​​​​​ (la cité – 55 av louis breguet)
Les entreprises qui le souhaitent pourront bénéficier d’un rdv a l’issue de chaque atelier
Implanter une structure sur le marché américain fait partie de la stratégie de beaucoup d’entreprises de toutes tailles et quels que soient les secteurs, soit pour accéder au marché soit pour accélérer leur développement.
Pour réussir cette démarche il faut savoir identifier tous les paramètres à considérer pour faire les bons choix. Ensuite il faudra manager de façon optimale la structure.
Quelles sont les composantes à considérer en matière juridique, comptable, fiscale et de ressources humaines pour créer et gérer ? Le but de ces ateliers est de vous apporter des information concrètes et des témoignages d’experts sur ces sujets.
L’atelier de Toulouse inclura un volet spécifique concernant les entreprises aéronautiques et spatiales.
Pour les entreprises qui le souhaitent, les ateliers pourront être suivis de rdv individuels
Intervenants :

Thomas H THORELLI, avocat Cabinet Thorelli & Associates Chicago, 30 ans d’expérience dans l’accompagnement des PME européennes dans la structuration juridique et la réduction des risques juridiques aux Etats-Unis. Expert sur les visas rattachés à l’implantation de sociétés.
Hugues RETIF, COO de International Management Solutions (IMS) Hugues Retif assiste des entreprises françaises qui s’implantent aux États-Unis depuis plus de 20 ans et possède une vaste expérience en comptabilité et fiscalité. Il a travaillé pour le cabinet CPA Barclais et pour une banque d’investissement française de premier plan à New-York avant d’intégrer IMS. IMS est présent à Chicago, Indianapolis, Richmond, Sarasota, Tuscon, Bordeaux, Brussels et Londres.
Bruno FERRAND (présent sur session de Toulouse), dirigeant du cabinet Nect2US spécialisé dans l’implantation d’entreprises françaises. a dirigé pendant 10 ans Latécoère Inc à Seattle en qualité de Président et CEO, il a été directeur de la supply chain américaine d’Airbus.
Nicolas MAUBERT (présent sur session de Toulouse), conseiller Espace à l’Ambassade de France à Washington et représentant du CNES Ingénieur Supaéro, il possède une expérience de plus de 20 ans dans l’industrie spatiale (Alcatel, Thales Alenia Space, ESA notamment sur le programme Galileo) et les institutions à l’international. Il est impliqué dans la consolidation de la stratégie spatiale française.
Isabelle RAUX, Cheffe du département partenariats stratégiques Business France Amérique du Nord

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Implanter une entreprise aux etats-unis, la gérer et la manager au quotidien
2023-06-14 09:30 - 11:00 (Europe/Paris) | CCI Occitanie, 99 impasse adam smith, 34470
Visas, choix juridiques, comptabilité, fiscalité, ressources humaines
14 JUIN | 9H30-11H | PEROLS (CCI Occitanie – 99 impasse adam smith)
Les entreprises qui le souhaitent pourront bénéficier d’un rdv a l’issue de chaque atelier
Implanter une structure sur le marché américain fait partie de la stratégie de beaucoup d’entreprises de toutes tailles et quels que soient les secteurs, soit pour accéder au marché soit pour accélérer leur développement.
Pour réussir cette démarche il faut savoir identifier tous les paramètres à considérer pour faire les bons choix. Ensuite il faudra manager de façon optimale la structure.
Quelles sont les composantes à considérer en matière juridique, comptable, fiscale et de ressources humaines pour créer et gérer ? Le but de ces ateliers est de vous apporter des information concrètes et des témoignages d’experts sur ces sujets.
L’atelier de Toulouse inclura un volet spécifique concernant les entreprises aéronautiques et spatiales.
Pour les entreprises qui le souhaitent, les ateliers pourront être suivis de rdv individuels
Intervenants :

Thomas H THORELLI, avocat Cabinet Thorelli & Associates Chicago, 30 ans d’expérience dans l’accompagnement des PME européennes dans la structuration juridique et la réduction des risques juridiques aux Etats-Unis. Expert sur les visas rattachés à l’implantation de sociétés.
Hugues RETIF, COO de International Management Solutions (IMS) Hugues Retif assiste des entreprises françaises qui s’implantent aux États-Unis depuis plus de 20 ans et possède une vaste expérience en comptabilité et fiscalité. Il a travaillé pour le cabinet CPA Barclais et pour une banque d’investissement française de premier plan à New-York avant d’intégrer IMS. IMS est présent à Chicago, Indianapolis, Richmond, Sarasota, Tuscon, Bordeaux, Brussels et Londres.
Bruno FERRAND (présent sur session de Toulouse), dirigeant du cabinet Nect2US spécialisé dans l’implantation d’entreprises françaises. a dirigé pendant 10 ans Latécoère Inc à Seattle en qualité de Président et CEO, il a été directeur de la supply chain américaine d’Airbus.
Nicolas MAUBERT (présent sur session de Toulouse), conseiller Espace à l’Ambassade de France à Washington et représentant du CNES Ingénieur Supaéro, il possède une expérience de plus de 20 ans dans l’industrie spatiale (Alcatel, Thales Alenia Space, ESA notamment sur le programme Galileo) et les institutions à l’international. Il est impliqué dans la consolidation de la stratégie spatiale française.
Isabelle RAUX, Cheffe du département partenariats stratégiques Business France Amérique du Nord

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North America Expansion Virtual 1-2-1 Connector Workshops Day 1
2023-06-28 15:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom
Get Digital & Tech Success in North America in 2023!
With North American digital markets growing at a staggering 21.98% per annum, reaching US$ 1122.85 Billion by 2027; now is the perfect time for UK tech and digital platforms to land and expand into the US and Canada!
Designed specifically for owner-managed Digital & Tech high-growth businesses, these virtual workshops will give you game-changing 1-2-1 advice on;

Location Services & Business Development – Find the best city to launch & grow your tech business from, connect with specialist business development networks, sales & marketing experts
Regulation & Compliance – Understand the city by city risks & opportunities in terms of set-up, IP, immigration, tax, banking & audit requirements
Access Funding & Talent – Explore the different city / state grants, funding & talent networks via local investors, economic development boards, universities & accelerator programmes

IMS will be represented by our UK Director, Sonia Kanjee, who will be sharing her US tax expertise.
About the organizer: GTM Global is a unique online interactive ecosystem that engages with ambitious tech and digital scale-up companies to help them expand internationally. They do this through a high-touch programme of workshops, webinars, 1-2-1 mentoring, online resources and consultancy services, leveraging our close connections with economic development organisations, key public sector agencies and curated private sector partners.

North America Expansion Virtual 1-2-1 Connector Workshops Day 2
2023-06-29 15:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Zoom
