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International Tax – Businesses

TAX PLANNING

Expand Your Business Across Borders with Confidence

In an interconnected economy, business opportunities rarely stop at a geographic border. However, operating internationally introduces a complex web of tax laws, treaties, and reporting requirements. International tax planning involves structuring your business affairs to optimize tax efficiency while remaining fully compliant with the laws of every jurisdiction in which you operate—whether you are a U.S. company expanding abroad or a foreign company entering the U.S. market.

Without expert guidance, businesses risk double taxation, significant penalties, and missed opportunities for savings. Whether you’re a U.S. business expanding abroad or a foreign business entering the U.S., our international tax team helps you address cross-border compliance, reduce double taxation, and structure operations for efficient global growth.

 

 

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Services Overview

International Tax Planning & Compliance

Plan tax exposure and meet filing requirements across jurisdictions.

Market Entry & Structuring

Structure entities and operations to support treaty positions and tax efficiency.

Credits & Incentives

Identify tax credits and incentives for companies exporting overseas and companies relocating into the U.S.

State & Local Compliance

Coordinate state and local compliance tied to cross-border activity.

International Reporting

Navigate cross-border reporting to reduce risk and avoid penalties.

Key Benefits of Strategic International Tax Planning

A proactive approach to international tax does more than just keep you out of trouble; it positions you for sustainable global growth.

  • Global Tax Minimization: We help you utilize foreign tax credits, tax treaties, and efficient entity structures to reduce your overall effective tax rate and avoid paying tax twice on the same income.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Navigate the maze of reporting requirements—such as FATCA, FBAR, and GILTI—to avoid costly penalties and ensure good standing with tax authorities worldwide.
  • Operational Efficiency: Proper structuring streamlines your global operations, making it easier to move capital, repatriate profits, and manage cash flow across borders.
  • Risk Reduction: We identify potential permanent establishment risks and transfer pricing exposure before they become audit triggers.

“Although we are a United States company, the management is done here in the United Kingdom; therefore we rely upon professional companies in the USA such as PBMares for accurate advice and clear direction. PBMares is a professional company that provides good value and first class service to a local small business, managed from overseas.”

~ Stephen R. Lilly, Vice President
EBAC Industrial Products, Inc.
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Meet the Team

Tammy Terra

CPA, APCIT
Partner, International Tax Team Leader
Fairfax

Lynn Eller

CPA, APCIT, PFS
Partner, International Tax Team
Fairfax

Mary Toms

CPA, MBA, MS
Tax Manager
Fairfax