IMS at the Big Squeeze
2020-11-12 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan)
The Big Squeeze is the ultimate time squeezing event on November 12th. International Management Solutions, Inc. is proud to be hosting an Internationalization Expert Class during the second edition of The Big Squeeze.

Preparing for your US expansion post COVID: legal, tax & recruitment tips - FREE Webinar
2020-12-10 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
As part of our efforts to keep you informed while providing you with personalized counsel and support, International Management Solutions, Inc. (IMS) in association with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, DSML Executive Search and Thorelli & Associates is organizing a webinar about the Legal, Tax and Recruitment aspects of setting up your US subsidiary.
Click HERE to register for this free webinar

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!

BAB Networking Lunch
2022-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | BritishAmerican Business, 25 Southampton Buildings, London, London, WC2A 1AL, United Kingdom
Come and meet the delegation from CASE – Council of American States in Europe and discuss how they can support your business growth across the pond
We invite you to join us for a networking lunch at the offices of BritishAmercian Business on Tuesday, October 11th. Established in 1971, the Council of American States in Europe (CASE) is dedicated to supporting businesses looking to set up in the United States. CASE will be there to promote the US as a destination for European companies that want to expand their business operations into a leading global market. At the event, representatives from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Wisconsin will be showcasing the advantages of these states as business locations for foreign companies.
There are limited spaces available, so if you are interested in attending, please click here to register: https://www.babinc.org/events/bab-networking-round-table-lunch-with-case-delegation/

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

Belwest: 2023 Perspectives for US, California and Los Angeles
2022-12-12 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Belwest (Belgian-Luxembourg American Chamber of Commerce for the US Western States) and IMS have the pleasure to invite you at their webinar on the 2023 Perspectives for US and California.
We are delighted to have:
– Ben Troch, Client Manager at IMS, as a speaker
– Sophie Boutelegier, CEO of Expandify, as a speaker
– Michael McClune, Senior Director of International Trade, World Trade Center Los Angeles & Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), as keynote speaker
AGENDA:
– California and Los Angeles are Booming: Opportunities and Strategies for Belgian and Luxembourg entrepreneurs.
– Business and international taxation, US-European key principles and new rules.
– Doing business in the US in 2023, what do we have to keep in mind ?
– Live Q&A
You can send your questions in advance to alain@belwest.org or live during a Q&A session.
This is a mandatory registration event and seats are limited, so we suggest to RSVP quickly.

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

US Operations & Set Up 1-2-1 London F2F Advisory & Roundtable Sessions
2023-05-03 - 2023-05-04 | Howard Kennedy, 1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG, United Kingdom
GTM Global, in Association with IMS, Thorelli and Howard Kennedy, presents US Operations & Set Up 1-2-1 London F2F Advisory & Roundtable Sessions
Reducing Risk & Maximising Expansion ‘Across the Pond’
With US tech markets growing at a staggering 21.98% per annum, reaching US$ 1122.85 Billion by 2027; now is the perfect time for ambitious UK scale-ups to set up their operations in the US.
Meet in person, at Howard Kennedy’s London Bridge offices, acclaimed US attorney Thomas Thorelli and IMS’s Sonia Kanjee alongside other GTM in-country experts, to reduce your risk and maximise expansion ‘across the pond’.
Designed for owner-managed digital and tech scale-up businesses, these FREE 1-2-1 advisory sessions will give you game-changing advice on how to successfully deliver your US operations, in terms of:

US business operational setup, regulatory, compliance & IP protection
US audit, accounting, tax advice, banking, and employment/HR
US go-to-market strategy & operational site selection
US business, state and city networks, distributors & funders
UK preparatory considerations & advice

When: 3rd & 4th May 2023, 09:00 – 18:00 BST
Where: Howard Kennedy, 1 London Bridge, London SE1 9BG
Format: Interactive 1-2-1 advisory sessions / networking lunchtime roundtable. Remote Zoom bookings for some of the 1-2-1 advisory sessions are available on request.
Register Here

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
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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.

Showcase of Belgian Excellence in BioPharma
2023-05-11 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Consulate General of Belgium, 885 2nd Avenue, #41st floor, NY, 10017, United States
IMS is excited to attend this pharma event hosted by AWEX, FIT and Hub.Brussels. Join us to learn how supply chain, biomanufacturing, and innovations in Belgium are shaping the global pharma industry.
The event will be held simultaneously virtually and in person at the Consulate General of Belgium in New York and will feature four expert speakers who will highlight Belgium’s leadership in the global Biopharma space.
Mr. Charles-Andre Brouwers, Founder and Managing Partner of Galileo Life Sciences, with 30 years of experience in growth strategy, business development, M&A, and large-scale transformation in the Healthcare Sector, will be the MC for the event.
Mrs. Tineke Van de Voorde, Key Account Manager for shippers and forwarders at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, will explain and highlight the port’s best practices in the end-to-end GDP (Good Distribution Practice) supply chain, and how they fit in the larger Belgian context.
Mr. Frederic Druck, Secretary General at Bio.be/Essenscia, will showcase why Belgium is a front runner in the competitive European biopharmaceutical manufacturing landscape, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mr. Dhavalkumar (Dhaval) Patel, Executive Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer at UCB, will explain why UCB has chosen to develop their hub manufacturing, research, and development in Braine-l’Alleud, South of Brussels.
After the seminar, a networking lunch will be offered until 1 pm.
There is also an option to participate in the event online, and the link to access the event will be sent to you at a later time.
Please register on Eventbrite before May 6th. Limited spots are available for the in-person event, and registration is mandatory. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please contact the organisers at: newyork@awex-wallonia.com

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.

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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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