International Management Solutions, Inc.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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/

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Webinaire gratuit: Les mesures juridiques, fiscales et sociales de l'administration américaine pour faire face à la pandémie de coronavirus
2020-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
International Management Solutions, le World Trade Center Rennes-Bretagne et le Consulat des Etats-Unis pour le Grand Ouest, avec le support de Thorelli & Associates organisent un webinaire 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 tout en assurant la survie et développement de son entreprise aux Etats-Unis.
Mardi 28 avril à 16h (heure française)
Les détails d’inscription à ce webinaire seront publiés très prochainement.

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

Assistance disponible
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – les obligations et les droits des employeurs et l’ordre de rester à la maison des gouverneurs des Etats.
Gérer son personnel
Licenciement vs congé technique, congés maladie / FMLA, personnel cadre vs personnel non-cadre, auto-isolement, travail à domicile, congés sans solde, obligations en matière de santé et de sécurité, rémunération et avantages sociaux et faisabilité des opérations.
Conserver son cash
Les options de rémunération et de la paie d’impôt, les paiements de taxes et de paie déferrés, les prêts et dons de la SBA, le programme de protection des chèque-paie (PPT), les prêts d’urgence et les crédits.
Force majeure – la loi des circonstances imprévues
Options de contrat – bons et mauvais, comment cela peut-il fonctionner en faveur de la compagnie, aucun élément de force majeure dans les contrats actuels – options et positionnement juridique pour aider à survivre l’annulation de contrats.

Format: 1h de présentation entrecoupée de sessions questions/réponses sur la plateforme Microsoft Teams.
Le webinaire sera animé par:
Nicholas Beaty, Coordinateur au World Trade Center Rennes Bretagne. Nicolas est un développeur d’affaires ayant une vaste expérience dans l’expansion d’entreprises au niveau international et local.
Avec la participation spéciale de:
James P. Du Vernay, Consul des Etats-Unis pour le Grand Ouest. Monsieur James P. Du Vernay a précédemment occupé le poste de Directeur Logistique dans les Ambassades américaines à Tunis et à Bamako et Directeur des Ressources Humaines à l’Ambassade américaine de Caracas.
Les experts invités à ce webinaire :
Antoine Guillaud, Président d’International Management Solutions, expert-comptable comptant plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’aide à l’installation de sociétés étrangères sur le marché américain. Conseiller auprès du ministère français du Commerce extérieur.
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.

Webinar Business France: Gérer l'impact du Covid-19 sur vos affaires aux Etats-Unis
2020-04-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax)
Antoine Guillaud, Président d’International Management Solutions est heureux de participer à un seminaire informatif organisé par l’équipe de Business France Amérique du Nord avec plusieurs de ses partenaires afin de répondre aux questions que se posent les entreprises françaises ayant des filiales ou un bureau aux Etats-Unis, sur comment gérer l’impact de la crise.
Le webinaire aura lieu jeudi 23 avril à 11.30 a.m. EST
Pour participer, connectez-vous en cliquant ici:

PROGRAMME

Live Webinar: US Legal and Economic Intervention
2020-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
A FREE online interactive meeting live from Chicago and London
Wednesday 8th April 2020 at 16:00 BST
Since the last GTM Global US Expansion workshops – the world, and in particular the United States, have changed significantly!
Like the UK, US authorities are making dramatic changes to their legal, employment and taxation systems to weather the current COVID-19 crisis.
To help UK business assess the impact on their US operations or their plans for US expansion, GTM Global in association with Department for International Trade has organised a special interactive online meeting, live from Chicago and London, with its two US in-country legal and accounting experts – Tom Thorelli from Thorelli Associates and Antoine Guillaud from International Management Solutions.
Join us on Wednesday 8th April at 16:00 hrs BST to understand how your business can mitigate risk and continue to expand in the US in 2020/2021

The Format
The meeting will be hosted on Zoom and run for approximately 1 hour. After the meeting attendees will have the opportunity to ask direct questions on how recent changes in legislation will affect their business planning and operations.
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 $2BN Economic Stimulus Programme
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 programme, 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 favour, no force majeure element in current contracts – options and legal positioning to help survive contract cancellations.

Please note that there are options to ask questions both live at the webinar and to be connected to the US teams afterwards.

About the organizer – GTM Global

This interactive online meeting is part of the GTM programme which supports mid-market tech, digital and eCommerce companies on their international expansion journeys in the following areas:

Advice and guidance from experts in international trade
Export readiness audits and market research reports
Access to a network of in-country specialists and trade partners
Go-to-market strategy development and market expansion planning
Compliance, regulatory and risk management planning
In-country distribution, sales and business development services
Access to overseas EDOs, accelerator programs and government support
Funding via an international network of investors and VCs
Curated promotions and offers for businesses transacting overseas

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.
