International Management Solutions, Inc.

The IMS Institute - Peer to Peer Business Group : 1st session on January 26th 2018 !
2018-01-26 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | De Paul University, 1 East Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
The IMS Institute – Peer to Peer Business Group
The IMS Peer to Peer Business group est un groupe collaboratif qui permet à ses participants d’apprendre des insights et des suggestions de ses pairs à travers des échanges enrichissants. Lors de cette session, les participants profiteront également d’un Workshop unique avec Barry Mixon, professeur du Seagull Institute et expert en Storytelling. Barry leur apprendra à utiliser cette technique de communication narrative pour capter l’attention, susciter l’émotion et ainsi accroître la valeur perçue de leur entreprise ou de leur produits.

> Programme de la journée :
08h30 – 09h00 : Check-in des participants & petit déjeuner
9h00 – 9h15 : Présentation du Projet par Antoine Guillaud, Président d’IMS, CCEF et Expert Comptable
9h15 – 10h15 : IMS Peer to Peer Business Group – Animé par Jonathan Broutin, Président Fondateur Seagull
10h15 – 12h15 : Storytelling Workshop avec Barry Mixon, Director of Transformational Empowerment at Seagull
12h15 – 12h45 : Débriefing animé par Jonathan Broutin – “Lessons Learned”
13h00 – 14h30 : Les participants sont conviés à un déjeuner au restaurant Exchequer à la suite de la matinée de formation. Ce repas leur offrira l’opportunité d’un échange informel dans une ambiance conviviale entre les membres du Peer to Peer groupe et l’équipe d’IMS.

IMS @Marseille CCI International PACA - US Tax Reform Tour
2018-01-31 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Palais de la Bourse, 9 La Canebiere, Marseille, 13001, France
Antoine Guillaud will be presenting the challenges and opportunities of the New US Tax Reform at the CCI International Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur (PACA) in Marseille on January 31, 2018.
For registration and information please contact Patricia Losi-Dahout : patricia.dahout@paca.cci.fr

IMS @Lille Conseil Régional Hauts de France – US Tax Reform Tour
2018-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Conseil Regional Hauts de France, 151 Avenue du président Hoover, Lille, 59555, France
Antoine Guillaud will give a presentation about the New U.S. Tax Reform, challenges and opportunities in Lille on February 1 st, 2018 !
Presentation will be followed by a lunch and individual meetings – participants must register.
For registration information please contact Eugène Johnson : eugene.johnson@hautsdefrance.fr

IMS @Lyon CCI International Auvergne Rhône Alpes - US Tax Reform Tour
2018-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | CCI International Auvergne Rhône Alpes, 32 Quai Perrache, Lyon, 69002
Antoine Guillaud sera reçu le 5 février à Lyon par la CCI International Auvergne Rône Alpes pour une présentation sur la Réforme Fiscale US de décembre 2017.
Cette réforme fiscale présente des challenges et des opportunités qui vont avoir un impact important sur les entreprises françaises ayant un projet de filiale aux Etats Unis ou ayant déjà une filiale américaine.
Cet impact sera significatif notamment sur le financement, la politique d’investissement, les pratiques de comptabilité fiscale et la stratégie de prix de transfert.
Cet événement est sur invitation uniquement, si vous souhaitez y participer veuillez contacter Sydney Fleurance : sfleurance@intlms.com

IMS @Bordeaux Le Bouscat - US Tax Reform Tour
2018-02-07 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Bordeaux Metropole, 10 Rue Bertrand Hauret, Bordeaux, 33110, France
IMS vous invite à la conférence d’Antoine Guillaud, qui se déroulera en présence du Consul des Etats-Unis, Monsieur Daniel Hall ainsi que du Président de la Maison de l’Europe, Monsieur Gwenaël Lamarque, le mercredi 7 février au Bouscat à Bordeaux !
Au programme, l’US Tax Reform 2017, sujet brûlant pour les entreprises Françaises faisant du Business aux Etats-Unis, start-ups, cabinets d’experts comptables, avocats en droit international, et incubateurs.
Inscription Gratuite et Programme auprès de Sébastien Labat : slabat@intlms.com

IMS @Caen CCI International Normandie – US Tax Reform Tour
2018-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | CCI Normandie, 1 rue René Cassin, Saint Contest, 14280
Retrouvez Antoine Guillaud à la CCI International Normandie le 8 février 2018 à 18h pour une présentation sur le thème de la Nouvelle Réforme Fiscale : quelles conséquences pour les entreprises françaises ?
Inscription obligatoire auprès de Guillaume OUINAS – guillaume.ouinas@normandie.cci.fr

IMS @Orléans CCI International Centre-Val de Loire - US Tax Reform Tour
2018-02-13 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | CCI Loiret, 23 place du Martroi, Orléans, 45044
Suite à la Nouvelle Réforme Fiscale US, nous vous proposons d’assister à la présentation d’Antoine Guillaud, Expert-Comptable, CCEF, et Président d’International Management Solutions Inc (IMS) à la CCI du Loiret le 13 février prochain !
Antoine passera en revue les aspects clefs de la réforme qui impactent les filiales américaines de sociétés françaises.
Cet événement est payant, Bulletin d’inscription ici . Pour toute question contactez :
CCI International Centre – CCI du Loiret
Stéphane Munos
Tél : 02 38 77 77 68
stephane.munos@loiret.cci.fr
Maëlle Cloarec,
Tél : 02 38 25 25 65
maelle.cloarec@centre.cci.fr

IMS In The Dordogne Region For A Presentation About Investing In the U.S.
2018-03-21 13:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | CCI Dordogne – Pole Interconsulaire, 295 Boulevard de Saveurs, Coulounieix-Chamiers, 24660, France
Join Charlotte Labat for a presentation on March 21st organized by SelectUSA in Dordogne.
> PROGRAMME

13h30 – Ouverture et introduction par Jean-Baptiste VAN ESLANDE, Président de la Commission Attractivité Territoriale CCI Dordogne, par Pierre PRUNIS, Conseiller en Développement International Entreprises CCI International Nouvelle-Aquitaine et par Daniel HALL, Consul au Consulat des Etats-Unis à Bordeaux

14h00 – Présentation du programme Select USA par Olivier COLLETTE, Bureau du Conseiller Commercial, Ambassade des Etats-Unis à Paris

14h15 – Perspectives juridiques et sociales sur une implantation réussie aux Etats-Unis par Thomas Torelli du Cabinet d’Avocats Thorelli & Associates, présent à Chicago et Paris

15h00 – Perspectives fiscales sur une implantation réussie aux Etats-Unis par Charlotte Labat, Managing Director France, International Management Solutions Inc (IMS), présent à Chicago et à Bordeaux

15h45 – Témoignage de Patrick PALEM de l’entreprise SOCIETE NOUVELLE DE CONSERVATION ET DE RESTAURATION ARCHEOLOGIQUE (SN SOCRA), basée à Marsac sur l’Isle, sur ses activités aux Etats-Unis

16h00 – Questions/Réponses

16h30 – Networking

IMS @ Bordeaux for a U.S. investment Seminar by SelectUSA
2018-03-22 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | MEDEF, Maison de L'Enterprise, 41 rue Durieu de Maisonneuve, 33000, France
Charlotte Labat will be presenting at the SelectUSA seminar in Bordeaux on March 22nd.
For registration information please click here.

IMS @ Journee D'Affaires Etats-Unis
2018-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | 16 place Jourdan Limoges 87000 France, 16 Place Jourdan, Limoges, 87000, France
Photo credit: http://www.completefrance.com/travel/10-alternative-city-breaks-in-france-1-4480096
Join Charlotte Labat for a presentation on March 23rd by SelectUSA in Limoges.
AU PROGRAMME DU MATIN
En présence de Pierre Massy, président de la CCI de Limoges et de la Haute-Vienne et Daniel E.Hall, consul des Etats-Unis à Bordeaux.

10h : Programme SelectUSA pour une implantation réussie des entreprises sur le marché américain
Olivier Collette, Bureau du Conseiller Commercial, Ambassade des Etats-Unis à Paris

10h30 : Présentation des Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France
Yves Cornu, Vice-Président des Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine

10h45 : Témoignage de l’entreprise ITI Communication
Frédéric Sudraud, Président Directeur Général

11h : Présentation du réseau Europe Enterprise Network
Catherine Le Bloa, Conseillère Industrie et Projets Européens

11h15 : Perspectives juridiques
Thomas Thorelli, Cabinet d’Avocats Thorelli & Associates, (Chicago et Paris)

11h45 : Perspectives fiscales
Charlotte Labat, Managing Director France, International Management Solutions Inc (IMS), (Chicago et Bordeaux)

IMS @ The U.S. Business and Investment Seminar in Brussels
2018-03-28 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Whitlock Hall/U.S. Embassy, Zinnerstraat 2 Rue Zinner, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Laurence Carels will be presenting at the U.S. Business and Investment Seminar at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels on March 28th. Space is limited and registration must be submitted prior to March 19th to SelectUSABelgium@trade.gov.

IMS at Ubimobility 2018 in Detroit on June 4th!
2018-06-04 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax)
Antoine Guillaud will be giving a presentation on “Doing Business in the US-Practical matters“ to the 8 startups with innovative technologies relative to the autonomous and connected vehicles market at Ubimobility 2018 organized by Business France.
Business France is hosting, for the 4th year, an exclusive panel discussion and networking reception with 8 of the most promising French companies in connected and autonomous vehicles. Ubimobility provides the opportunity for these eight companies to present their innovative services and products to the automakers, suppliers, venture capitalists, and research communities in the Detroit area.

IMS @ CCI PACA Journées Internationales September 26th in Marseille and on the 27th in Nice, France
2018-09-26 - 2018-09-27 | Place de la Bourse, 9 La Canabiere, Marseille, 13001, France
Charlotte Labat, Expert-Comptable and Managing Director of IMS will be at the CCI PACA Journées Internationales on September 26th in Marseille and on September 27th in Nice, France. Charlotte will be giving a presentation at the “USA-Russie Workshop” on Wednesday and attend individuals meetings on both afternoons in Marseille and Nice.
If you have any questions regarding doing business in the U.S. related to accounting, tax or HR please do not hesitate to contact our office at info@intlms.com to set-up a meeting and learn more

IMS at VOKA Hasselt September 28th in Belgium
2018-09-28 | Voka – Kamer van Koophandel Limburg, Gouverneur Roppesingel 51, Hasselt, 3500, Belgium
Ben Troch of IMS will be presenting “Doing business in the U.S. : Practical matters & Tax reform” at VOKA on September 28th in Hasselt. If you have any questions regarding doing business in the U.S. related to accounting, tax or HR please do not hesitate to contact our office at info@intlms.com to set-up a meeting and learn more.

Charlotte is attending the Digital League Focus “American Dream” Lyon on October 2nd
2018-10-02 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Digital League Lyon, 11 passage Panama, bât. Campus Région King Charles, Lyon, 69002, France
Charlotte Labat is happy to attend and speak at the Digital League Focus “American Dream” Lyon on October 2nd. Charlotte will be presenting “Doing business in the US”! To answer all your questions regarding doing business in the U.S. or any accounting, tax and social subject, or to directly set-up a meeting – please contact us at info@intlms.com

The IMS Institute - Peer to Peer Business Group 2nd session on November 15 with Steven Twohig !
2018-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | De Paul University, 1 East Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
Au regard des retours positifs reçus à la suite de notre 1ère session de lancement à Chicago en collaboration avec Seagull Institute, nous avons décidé d’ouvrir l’IMS Institute à tous nos clients français présents sur l’ensemble du territoire américain.
La seconde session se tiendra le jeudi 15 novembre 2018 à DePaul University et sera animé par Steven Twohig. Steven a été formé par Tony Robbins lui-même sur ses techniques de Business Mastery. Il est aussi détenteur de certifications en Business Strategy de Cornell University, et coach certifié en Strategic Intervention auprès du Robbins Madanes Training. Tony Robbins l’a mandaté pour partager, avec des milliers d’entreprises, les solutions de Business Mastery pour les aider à s’améliorer et à passer au niveau supérieur.
Le Peer to Peer Business Group est un groupe collaboratif qui permet à ses participants d’apprendre des insights et des suggestions de ses pairs à travers des échanges enrichissants. IMS Institute et Seagull Institute vous proposent de venir partager votre expérience avec d’autres professionnels français et managers de filiales établis aux Etats-Unis et de participer à des workshops uniques, et ce dans une ambiance chaleureuse.
Les places étant limitées, veuillez noter que ces évènements sont réservés aux clients et amis d’IMS et sur invitation uniquement.

IMS @ VOKA Ghent, Business Club USA on Dec. 6th
2018-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | VOKA Kamer Van Koophandel Oost Vlaanderen, Lammerstraat 18, 9000, Belgium
IMS will present at the VOKA Ghent Business Club USA seminar on December 6th organized by VOKA Kamer Van Koophandel Oost-Vlaanderen. The presentation topic will be setting up an entity in the US and tax matters. More information available on the official event website.

Select USA Tour in Nouvelle Aquitaine
2019-04-02 08:00 - 2019-04-03 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Charlotte Labat, our France Managing Director, will be sharing her expertise with French companies on how to succeed in setting up grounds in the American market at the seminars organized by SelectUSA on :
> April 2nd in Poitiers. For more information: http://intlms-2628617.hs-sites.com/2-avril-2019-journees-selectusa-poitiers-prets-pour-investir-aux-etats-unis
> April 3rd in Bordeaux. For more information: http://intlms-2628617.hs-sites.com/3-avril-2019-journees-selectusa-bordeaux-prets-pour-investir-aux-etats-unis

Hugues Retif will present "Doing Business in the US" at the MRO 2019
2019-04-08 08:00 - 2019-04-09 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Hugues Retif will participate at the #MROAM conference in #Atlanta on April 9, where he will be talking to #French companies aero_bay, AerospaceValley, Donecle, Recaero_Group, UUDSAero, Fleuret, LaRoche Group, Spherea, Techman-Head about #accounting and #taxation in the U.S. at the #FrenchPavillon of Business France.
To set up a meeting to answer your questions email info@intlms.com

IMS at the Railway Interchange 2019, the largest railway exhibition and technical conference in North America
2019-09-25
International Management Solutions is a proud sponsor of the French Delegation of Business France at the Railway Interchange 2019, the largest railway exhibition and technical conference in North America.
Hugues Retif is glad to represent International Management Solutions and meet with a delegation of innovative French rail companies visiting the Chicago area as well as leaders of the rail industry in the Midwest. Actia, Fluidesign Group, Geoflex, Ixblue, Leroy Automation, Oktal, Sef Industrie, and Texelis, we look forward to meeting you and answering all your questions about #doingbusinessintheUS related to #accounting, #tax and #HR.
For more information about Railway Interchange, visit https://railwayinterchange.org/

CANCELLED International Management Solutions participates in SelectUSA Seminar on March 27 in Lyon, France
2020-03-27 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax)
Antoine Guillaud is honored to participate in a SelectUSA seminar “How to develop your business strategy in the US” on March 27th in Lyon, France, organized by the US Consulate in Lyon in partnership with SelectUSA.
Antoine will join a panel of well-respected speakers which includes Chris Crawford, US Consul in Lyon, Robert J. Donovan from SelectUSA, Thomas Thorelli from Thorelli & Associates, Sophie Carlei and Stéphanie Porte from Taj, société d’avocats, Steven Lanier from American World Services and Christelle Maffre who will talk about the Council of American States in Europe (C.A.S.E.)
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.
This seminar will take place at Mairie du 2e arrondissement – Salle Camille Georges – 2 rue d’Enghien – 69002 Lyon
For more information or to register, please contact Genevieve Gobber gobbergd@state.gov
Registration closes March 20, 2020.

Webinar Live: Les mesures juridiques, fiscales et sociales de l'administration américaine pour faire face à la pandémie de Coronavirus
2020-05-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
International Management Solutions,l’Agence AD’OCC, CCI Occitanie, en partenariat avec Team France Export Occitanie, Business France, BPI France et avec le support de Thorelli & Associates vous invitent à un webinar gratuit pour comprendre les aides disponibles au niveau fédéral, ainsi que les mesures à mettre en place pour traverser la période de crise du Covid-19 et en tirer profit pour vos filiales US, tout en assurant la survie et développement de votre entreprise aux Etats-Unis.
Mardi 5 mai à 16h (heure française)
Pour s’inscrire: https://infos.intlms.com/fr/inscription-webinar-ims-5mai2020

Durant près d’une heure, les sujets abordés seront:

Assistance disponible
Les aides de la SBA, Paycheck Protection Program, EIDSL et autres
Gestion du personnel
Les obligations et les droits des employeurs face aux confinement, baisse d’activité et maladie. Licenciement vs chômage technique, personnel cadre vs personnel non-cadre, confinement, travail à domicile, congés sans solde, obligations en matière de santé et de sécurité, rémunération et avantages sociaux et faisabilité des opérations.
Gestion de trésorerie
Relation clients et fournisseurs. Les délais de paiements des impôts sociétés et charges sociales. Crédit d’impôts
Force majeure – la loi des circonstances imprévues
L’utilisation de la clause de force majeure dans le contrat, comment peut-elle fonctionner en faveur de la compagnie. Absence de clause de force majeure dans le contrat – options et positionnement juridique face à l’annulation de contrats.
Covid-19 et immigration: Ralentissement, et impact de la proclamation du Président Trump.

Format: 1h de présentation entrecoupée de sessions questions/réponses sur la plateforme Microsoft Teams.
Le webinar sera animé par:
Jean-Marc Dessapt, Directeur Opérationnel International – Conquête des Marchés, Agence AD’OCC, Administrateur des Maisons et Bureau de la Région Occitanie à l’étranger : New-York, Shanghai, Casablanca et Londres
Jean-Michel Bellerive, Responsable régional, Head of international Dept, Team France Export Occitanie

Les experts invités à ce webinar :
Antoine Guillaud, Président fondateur International Management Solutions
Expert-comptable comptant plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’aide à l’installation et au développement de sociétés étrangères sur le marché américain. Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France.
Tom Thorelli, du cabinet d’avocats Thorelli & Associates
M. Thorelli a trente ans d’expérience professionnelle dans l’accompagnement des petites et moyennes entreprises européennes à réduire les risques juridiques aux États-Unis.

7 mai : Webinar gratuit: Les mesures juridiques, fiscales et sociales aux USA pour faire face au Coronavirus
2020-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
International Management Solutions et le Consulat des Etats-Unis à Lyon, avec le support de Thorelli & Associates vous invitent à un webinar gratuit pour comprendre les aides disponibles au niveau fédéral, ainsi que les mesures à mettre en place pour traverser la période de crise du Covid-19 et en tirer profit pour vos filiales US, tout en assurant la survie et développement de votre entreprise aux Etats-Unis.
Jeudi 7 mai à 16h (heure française)
Inscrivez-vous en cliquant ici
Durant près d’une heure, les sujets abordés seront:

Assistance disponible
Les aides de la SBA, Paycheck Protection Program, EIDSL et autres
Gestion du personnel
Les obligations et les droits des employeurs face aux confinement, baisse d’activité et maladie. Licenciement vs chômage technique, personnel cadre vs personnel non-cadre, confinement, travail à domicile, congés sans solde, obligations en matière de santé et de sécurité, rémunération et avantages sociaux et faisabilité des opérations.
Gestion de trésorerie
Relation clients et fournisseurs. Les délais de paiements des impôts sociétés et charges sociales. Crédit d’impôts
Force majeure – la loi des circonstances imprévues
L’utilisation de la clause de force majeure dans le contrat, comment peut-elle fonctionner en faveur de la compagnie. Absence de clause de force majeure dans le contrat – options et positionnement juridique face à l’annulation de contrats.

Format: 1h de présentation entrecoupée de sessions questions/réponses sur la plateforme Microsoft Teams.
Le webinar sera animé par:
Geneviève Gobber, Assistante Economique et Consulaire, Consulat U.S. à Lyon

Geneviève Gobber a travaille pour le US Department of State à Lyon, pedant près de 26 ans.

Avec la participation spéciale de:
Christopher Crawford, Consul U.S., Consulat U.S. à Lyon
Avant de rejoindre le Consulat U.S. à Lyon en août 2019, M. Crawford était directeur logistique et immobilier au Consulat U.S. à Sydney, Australie et a tenu diverses positions aux ambassades U.S. à Kabul, Paris et Dili, Timor-Leste.
Les experts invités à ce webinar :
Antoine Guillaud, Président fondateur International Management Solutions
Expert-comptable comptant plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’aide à l’installation et au développement de sociétés étrangères sur le marché américain. Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France.
Tom Thorelli, du cabinet d’avocats Thorelli & Associates
M. Thorelli a trente ans d’expérience professionnelle dans l’accompagnement des petites et moyennes entreprises européennes à réduire les risques juridiques aux États-Unis.
Suite à ce webinar, les participants auront la possibilité de prendre rendez-vous avec M. Guillaud et/ou M. Thorelli pour des échanges en visio individuels et gratuits.

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

FACC webinar July 1st - PPP Forgiveness, Illinois Reopening Challenges and Efficient Dealing with Customs
2020-07-01 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan)
International Management Solutions and the French American Chamber of Commerce, with the support of Thorelli & Associates, International Attest Solutions, LLC and The Anderson Law Firm, LLC are organizing an interactive webinar 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 and efficiently dealing with US customs. This webinar is also an opportunity to get information on the PPP loan forgiveness.
Antoine Guillaud, President at IMS, Tom Thorelli, Partner/Owner, Thorelli & Associates; Michael Richter, Managing Director, International Attest Solutions LLC; and Paul S. Anderson, Principal, The Anderson Law Firm, LLC, will present.
The format
The meeting will be hosted on Zoom and run for approximately 1 hour. The webinar is free for FACC Chicago members, non-members pay $10.
Please note that there are options to ask questions both live during the webinar and to get in touch with the experts afterwards for private meetings free of charge.
Topics for discussion will include:

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.
Dealing Efficiently with Customs in Times of Changing Regulations and Covid-19. Mr Anderson will go into specific issues such as possible exclusions from section 301 (duties on products from China) if you manufacture in Europe but use components from China or the latest news on the Airbus retaliatory duties on products from France or other EU countries.

Wednesday, July 1st at 9 a.m. CDT

The webinar will be moderated by Andrea Jett

Andrea Jett is the Executive Director at FACC Chicago, and an experienced philanthropy and public policy professional with a successful track record of guiding organizations of all sizes through grant making, strategic development and management decisions.

Meet the expert panel:

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, with law firm Thorelli & Associates, 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.

Michael Richter, Managing Partner, International Attest Solutions, LLC. Michael has more than 15 years of experience in the audit of US subsidiaries of foreign companies, especially with French and German concerns.

Paul S. Anderson- Principal, The Anderson Law Firm, LLC. Paul has practiced law solely in the area of Customs and Trade matters for over 40 years, primarily representing importers into the U.S. He also held the position of Honorary Consul General for Norway to Chicago and Illinois from 1999- 2019.

Renewable Energy Month
2020-10-05 08:00 - 2020-10-26 17:00 (America/Halifax)
International Management Solutions is very proud to announce the collaboration with Business France/Team France Export for the Renewable Energy (RE) month. From October 5th to 26th, Business France will be hosting virtual meetings with leading solar and wind energy companies in North America.
You can find more information on the Business France website.

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.

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
