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Expanding across borders creates opportunity, but it also introduces complexity. Companies entering the U.S. market or growing internationally must navigate evolving tax requirements, regulatory expectations, workforce decisions, supply chain disruption, data governance, and cultural differences while staying focused on long-term growth.

BDO helps globally minded organizations move forward with practical insight, responsive service, and access to professionals who understand both international business strategy and local market realities. Whether you are entering or expanding into the U.S. market or looking to take your U.S. operations global, our International Practice connects you with the guidance, resources, and relationships needed to make confident decisions wherever you do business.

Enter or Expand into the U.S. Market

From finding the right location to attracting an optimal workforce to ensuring compliance with local laws and regulation, the journey to establishing a presence in the United States is complex and nuanced.

Our guide, Doing Business in the United States: A BDO Roadmap, illustrates how globally minded organizations can successfully navigate the complexity to reap the rewards of growing consumer market with a business-friendly regulatory environment and infrastructure benefits that appeal across industries. The guide outlines six steps—and considerations under each—for organizations to thrive in the United States.

 

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Take Your Business Global

Taking your business global can open new revenue streams, strengthen supply chains, and expand access to talent and customers. It can also bring new challenges, including cross-border tax planning, regulatory compliance, data governance, entity structuring, cultural considerations, and coordination across time zones. BDO brings together international business professionals and in-country specialists to help you understand what comes next and act with confidence. With a single point of contact coordinating the technical and local knowledge you need, our teams help simplify complexity, reduce friction, and support execution across markets.

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Local Resources for International Businesses

Global growth requires more than access to information. It requires local market insight, cross-border experience, and people who understand how business gets done in each market.

BDO connects companies with global business resources and professionals who combine assurance, tax, and advisory experience with in-country knowledge. Through the BDO global network, our teams help clients evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and make informed decisions across borders.

With professionals who have lived and worked internationally, BDO delivers global access through local relationships, helping translate complexity into clear next steps and coordinated support across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.

BDO’s International Desk Leaders help connect organizations with country-specific guidance, cross-border business support, and local teams that understand the markets where you operate.

Insights for a Global Marketplace

Explore global business insights, webcasts, and practical resources designed to help organizations navigate international expansion, cross-border complexity, and market-specific opportunities.

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Doing Business in the United States: A BDO Roadmap

April 3, 2026

Expanding into the U.S. brings major opportunity—and complex federal, state, and local requirements. Explore six key steps to help your organization prepare for growth in the U.S. market.

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CBP Extends Mandatory Entry Type 13 Date for International Mail to January 20, 2027

October 16, 2026

CBP has extended the deadline for mandatory Entry Type 13 filings for certain international mail shipments to January 20, 2027. Explore the new requirements, preparation steps, and what proposed rules could mean for importers.

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CIT Certifies Importer Class Seeking IEEPA Duty Refunds: Key Considerations for Importers

October 15, 2026

Learn what the CIT’s class certification means for importers seeking IEEPA tariff refunds. Explore class eligibility, potential refund pathways, filing considerations, and practical steps importers can take as litigation continues.

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Polysilicon Stockpiling Restricted Ahead of December 4 Tariffs: Key Considerations for Importers

October 7, 2026

Importers of polysilicon products face new restrictions ahead of December 2026 tariffs and minimum import prices. Learn how BIS is addressing stockpiling concerns and what businesses should do now.

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Proposed Regulations Could Affect FTC and FDDEI Calculations for Multinational Taxpayers

September 21, 2026

Treasury’s proposed international tax regulations could significantly affect foreign tax credit calculations, deduction allocation, and reporting for multinational groups with CFCs.

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OECD Releases Pillar Two Package to Strengthen Consistency and Certainty

September 18, 2026

The OECD’s latest Pillar Two package introduces new guidance, reporting updates, and peer review measures that may affect tax reporting and risk assessments.

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Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations on CFC Pro Rata Share Rules Under the OBBBA

September 18, 2026

New CFC ownership rules may change how income and losses are allocated. See the potential effects on transactions, reporting, and tax planning.

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Restructuring International Operations: A Total Tax and Global Value Chain Perspective

September 17, 2026

Restructuring international operations can affect taxes, supply chains, and business value. Explore a coordinated approach to managing global changes.

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From E-Invoice to Insight: The Rise of Continuous Transaction Controls

September 10, 2026

Continuous transaction controls are changing how tax data is managed and monitored. Explore how e-invoicing is becoming a source of greater visibility and insight.

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FinCEN Final Rule Permanently Relieves U.S. Companies of Beneficial Ownership Reporting Obligations

September 4, 2026

FinCEN has finalized relief from Corporate Transparency Act reporting for U.S. companies. Learn what the rule means for domestic entities, which foreign companies may still need to report, and the key compliance considerations moving forward.

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Importers Face New 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods; Canada Responds with Retaliatory Tariffs

August 27, 2026

New U.S. and Canadian tariffs are reshaping cross-border trade. Learn what importers should know about the latest measures.

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Treasury Issues Guidance on One-Month Deferral, Foreign Tax Credit Under the OBBBA

August 27, 2026

Learn how proposed international tax regulations could affect foreign tax credits, GILTI earnings, and CFC reporting.

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New Tariffs and Minimum Import Prices on Polysilicon, Derivatives and Solar Products

August 18, 2026

New Section 232 trade measures could reshape solar supply chains. See how businesses can prepare before Dec. 4, 2026.

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The E-Invoicing Readiness Challenge: Systems, Processes, and the Hidden Complexity

August 11, 2026

E-invoicing is more than a compliance trend—it’s reshaping how businesses interact with tax authorities. Explore why readiness requires more than tax or IT alone.

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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Frequently Asked Questions

August 11, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA-based tariffs. Explore BDO’s FAQs to stay compliant, manage exposure, and be ready if/when a tariff refund process emerges.

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USTR Announces New 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Following Section 301 Investigation

July 24, 2026

USTR has imposed an additional 25% duty on many imports from Brazil following a Section 301 investigation. Learn what took effect July 22, 2026, and why it matters.

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BDO Talks International Business Webcast Series

Get quick, expert insights from BDO’s global Assurance, Tax, and Advisory leaders on navigating international business challenges.

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