American investors that desire to easily add foreign companies onto their investment portfolio should become familiar with American depositary shares (ADSs) and American depositary receipts (ADRs).
If you are a non-US shareholder of a corporation, then you have likely faced some difficulties when it comes to tax considerations. Maybe you have also noticed that it can be difficult to discern the difference between a US shareholder and a non-US shareholder. This article will provide general information
This article will provide a general understanding of how to make a Qualified Electing Fund (QEF) election as well as some of the effects that these elections can have.
Companies should carefully consider whether or not they are classified as a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC). This is because being a PFIC can have unfavorable consequences to a company and its shareholders.
A US holder with shares in a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) will likely realize that there can be negative tax implications for being a holder of a PFIC. Luckily, these consequences can be avoided in two ways: by either making a Qualified Electing Fund (QEF) election or by making
If you are a US shareholder of a foreign corporation, then you likely know that it can come with some complex issues that may be difficult to understand. This article will address some of these issues by discussing what it means to be a US shareholder of a foreign corporation as well as some of the tax implications of being a US shareholder of a foreign corporation.
Although misclassifying a worker can lead to serious consequences, there are mitigation tips and business processes which can be adopted to lower your business risk. This article covers mitigation tips on independent contractor misclassification, and methods your business can adopt to minimize misclassification risks involved with using independent contractors.
Although misclassifying a worker can lead to serious consequences, there are voluntary relief programs which can be used to lower your business risk. This article addresses three types of relief programs: Section 530 Safe Harbor, Voluntary Classification Settlement Program, and Classification Settlement Program .
This article will cover the 20 factors often used by state agencies in determining independent contractor status, which can be used as a general self-evaluation tool for your current workforce.