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Billions of dollars have been made by companies around the world using the legal services of Fredrikson & Byron’s International Department. From offices in the U.S., Mexico and China, our attorneys have advised on successful business transactions in 10 languages in more than 40 countries.
Anti-Counterfeiting
China Practice
Commercial Law
Corporate Governance
Corporate Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Cross-Border M&A
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & Anti-Corruption
Government Contracts & Grants
Immigration
Intellectual Property
Latin America Practice
Private Equity
Upcoming webinar on September 29: Key Transfer Pricing Considerations (and Opportunities) in the Era of COVID
Webinar on Doing Business in Latin America in the Age of COVID-19
Rich Weiner’s thoughts on global supply chain and Dealing with Tariffs in the Era of Trump
Presentation on Contingency Planning for Businesses Impacted by Brexit
Legal and tax issues involved with conducting business in Canada: Doing Business in Canada Presentation
Transactions in Asia, Latin America and the European Union: Cross-Border M&A Seminar
We combine an in-depth knowledge of legal systems around the world, our vast linguistic capabilities, and decades of experience doing business overseas to assist companies in a broad spectrum of foreign transactions, including commercial and financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, real estate, labor and employment, distribution of goods and services, sales networks, franchising, strategic alliances, joint ventures, partnerships, litigation, arbitration, intellectual property, technology, anti-corruption, trust and estate planning, customs, and immigration. Since 1986, our legal specialists from North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia have successfully negotiated and concluded hundreds of business transactions for American and foreign companies of virtually every size, from small and mid-size private companies to Fortune 500 companies, that desire to develop and expand their international business.
The following is a sampling of the types of transactions that the International Department assists with around the world:
August 7, 2020
By Carolina Rodriguez and Luis G. Reséndiz
On August 5, 2020, Mexico’s Tax Administration Service published a microsite stating that companies that have VAT and IEPS certifications must pay fees for such certifications.
June 17, 2020
On June 30, 2020, this webinar investigated the major changes in three of Latin America’s most important economies: Mexico, Brazil and Colombia.
June 16, 2020
By Carolina Rodriguez and Luis G. Reséndiz
Mexico’s 2020 tax reform introduced a new obligation for Mexican companies to file a notice with Mexico’s Tax Administration Service, reporting the name and Federal Taxpayer Registry of their equity-holders every time there is a change in their ownership structure.
May 29, 2020
Mexico’s reopening starts June 1 and the Mexican government has published the initial map of the “traffic light” system.
May 15, 2020
On May 14, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Health published an accord to establish a strategy to reopen the country. This accord was modified on May 15, 2020. The reopening will occur in three phases.
April 22, 2020
Mexico’s Ministry of Health extended the suspension of all non-essential activities through May 30, 2020.
April 6, 2020
Mexico’s Ministry of Labor has announced that it will start inspecting businesses to verify compliance with the Ministry of Health’s stay-at-home order.
April 1, 2020
On March 31, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Health issued an order that may require most business operations in Mexico to shut down.
March 25, 2020
On March 24, 2020, Mexico’s Ministry of Health published a decree with additional actions to combat COVID-19. Some of these measures will affect employment centers.
December 17, 2019
Mexico’s foreign trade rules were modified by decree published on December 9, 2019. The decree includes new and revised conditions for Mexico’s IMMEX and PROSEC programs.
December 13, 2019
On December 10, 2019, the White House and Congress announced that they have reached an agreement that opens a path for ratification of the new free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada (USMCA).
November 14, 2019
On December 11, 2019, our International Group hosted a program featuring representatives of three Minnesota companies that have successfully navigated the waters of Brazilian trade and commerce.
August 28, 2019
By Robert M. Oberlies and Jackson Guo
China’s Ministry of Finance announced new tariffs of between 5 percent and 10 percent on $75 billion worth of imported goods from the United States, affecting products in the Midwestern states and deepening tensions between U.S. and China.
June 19, 2019
What are the USMCA’s anti-corruption provisions and how can Mexico use them to fight pervasive corruption?
May 14, 2019
On June 18, 2019, our International Group hosted a seminar to discuss the health of U.S. manufacturing and sourcing in Asia and Latin America and recent country-specific trends.
December 10, 2018
The arrest of Meng Wanzhou, one of China’s leading tech executives, highlights the broad reach of U.S. sanctions and the increasing boldness with which the U.S. government is acting to control the conduct of foreign actors. But U.S. companies engaged in global trade should also remain vigilant and take precautions to avoid tripping over the lines.
July 6, 2018
By Robert M. Oberlies & Jessie Lu
The U.S. government’s first tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports come into effect on July 6, 2018.
June 22, 2018
By Masha M. Yevzelman & Thomas R. Muck
A merchant of goods and services that makes sales in multiple states is no longer required to have physical presence in a state in order to be subject to sales and use tax in that state.
March 28, 2018
On May 1, attorneys from Fredrikson & Byron’s International Practice and UK law firm Walker Morris provided a general update on the Brexit process and a discussion of the practical issues companies should identify.
November 7, 2017
Citing current imbalances on the steel industry, the Mexican government increased the import duties on 97 customs tariff classification codes of iron and steel products by 15 percent.
September 18, 2017
On October 24, our International Group hosted and participated in a Doing Business in South Africa seminar with various local and national dignitaries.
September 18, 2017
Being strategic about where to pursue foreign patent protection can go a long way in efficiently using available resources while still acquiring meaningful protection for an invention.
May 24, 2017
Join Fredrikson & Byron on June 22 for an interactive discussion on the current legal and tax issues involved with conducting business in Canada.
March 3, 2017
On April 11, 2017, attorneys from Fredrikson & Byron’s International practice explored some of the key issues in cross-border transactions in Asia, Latin America and the European Union.
December 12, 2016
On January 19, 2017, Fredrikson’s International attorneys presented on the evolving regulatory and business environment for manufacturing and supply chain management in Asia and Latin America.
December 5, 2016
By Robert M. Oberlies & Jessie Lu
On November 7, 2016, China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress adopted the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China (Cybersecurity Law). The Cybersecurity Law will take effect on June 1, 2017.
October 17, 2016
The Immigration-related programs extended by the bill include E-Verify, EB-5 regional centers, EB-4 non-ministerial religious workers and Conrad 3 for J-1 medical workers.
October 13, 2016
By Robert M. Oberlies & Jessie Lu
On October 8, 2016, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued interim measures further stream-lining the process for establishing companies in China and related corporate changes. Find out how this will impact companies doing business in China and future investment.
August 9, 2016
Global companies in the United States have an uneasy relationship with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Most recognize that corruption can be damaging to business, but decry the statute as unfair: Because the United States is more aggressive about enforcing its anti-corruption laws than other countries, U.S. companies are more likely to be prosecuted for bribing foreign officials. The FCPA effectively tilts the playing field against us in foreign business transactions. But the global landscape gradually may be changing. Corruption prosecutions outside the U.S. are becoming more common, and many foreign governments have signaled a change in perspective by enacting new and stricter anti-corruption laws.
April 18, 2016
Important changes in the regulations governing European Union Community Trademarks (formerly CTMs, now called EUTMs) may affect the scope of your trademark protection for CTM applications filed before June 22, 2012.
June 22, 2015
Attorneys Thomas B. Henke and Evan C. Berquist have joined Fredrikson & Byron. Henke is an officer in the Compensation Planning & Employee Benefits and the Business & Tax Planning Groups. Berquist is an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities and International Groups.
March 21, 2014
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) has signaled that intends to apply the new maquila requirements strictly. Companies using a maquiladora structure that are selling part of their production in Mexico, earning part of their income from non-maquila activities, or that otherwise do not fully comply with the new requirements must take action. All maquiladoras must be in full compliance with the new requirements by July 1, 2014.
January 7, 2014
On December 26, 2013, the president of Mexico published a decree granting tax incentives to the maquiladora industry. The decree lessens the impact of some of the changes under the tax reform. The decree became effective on January 1, 2014. Read more for a summary of important aspects of the decree.
March 1, 2012
The H-1B visa is commonly known as the “workhorse” of U.S. work visas as U.S. companies rely on it more than any other visa to employ foreign workers in the U.S.
December 1, 2011
Everyone who has followed events in Brazil over the years has heard year after year that the country was on the verge of emerging as an international economic powerhouse. While it took a while for Brazil to finally emerge, it is certainly the case today that it has arrived, and U.S. manufacturers looking for new markets can no longer have serious aspirations in Latin America without having a Brazil strategy.
February 1, 2011
Since 1970, the Bank Secrecy Act has required U.S. persons who have in aggregate more than $10,000 in foreign financial accounts to report certain information about those accounts to the Department of the Treasury using Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
