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The insights and advice you need, everywhere you do business. 

The global business landscape has become increasingly complex. 

Globalization and the digital economy have opened opportunities for organizations of all sizes who are willing to bring their ideas to new markets. However, our interdependence has also led to liability. Global companies face a myriad of challenges from trade wars to supply chain disruption. While the risks are often worth the reward, smart leaders know that preparation is the key to withstanding the global winds of change.  

Whether you are entering the U.S. market for the first time or looking to take your U.S. operations global, you’ll find a wide range of business issue, regulation and location-specific resources with an international perspective to help you build resilience and agility into every facet of your business.

Expand into the United States

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.

 

Take Your Business Global

Cultural differences. Time delays. Regulatory hurdles. International tax filings. Data governance. The realization that you may not know the procedures, regulations, or people in a new market to help you address the complexities of international expansion could be one of the most daunting challenges you face. That is why BDO provides not only global business resources and insights to guide your journey, but people who can advise you on the steps to take your business global. Our professionals are available across time zones to advise on the most complex procedures or the most straightforward questions. At BDO, we are structured to support you – with a single point of contact coordinating the technical and in-country knowledge needed to successfully execute your expansion and take your business global.

Local Resources for International Businesses

Explore Our Global Presence

BDO offers the depth of resources to address complex technical issues with professionals who are leaders in their fields. But what sets us apart is the cultural understanding we add to our international engagements. Our experience comes from living and working abroad and maintaining close contacts among colleagues around the world.

BDO offers exceptional client service and global business resources to organizations in Canada, the United States, Latin and South America, as well as the Caribbean. From sharing the world’s longest unprotected northern border to the rich investment opportunities found in the thriving nations south of the equator, the opportunity for collaboration, cooperation, and growth are limitless. To help organizations in the Americas business region maximize the benefits of proximity and shared interests, BDO advises on the many ways to enhance your investment while navigating business across borders.
 
We focus on addressing and preventing key issues ranging from cybersecurity concerns to unique regulatory and tax challenges driven by political, regulatory, or economic changes. Our extensive representation and deep cultural knowledge allows us to offer legal, financial, infrastructure and risk management solutions within complex foreign environments.
 
BDO’s International Desks are comprised of professionals who have lived, worked, and maintain connections to countries around the world. These individuals are dedicated to serving organizations with a global footprint, attending to your auditing, tax, and advisory needs. They specialize in understanding cross-border transactions and are there to assist local country teams in delivering practical solutions not only in the United States, but any country in the Americas business region. As your needs evolve, you have access to knowledge sharing and collaboration, as well as exceptional client service, on a global scale.

We understand the complexities and unknowns of entering foreign jurisdictions, including the nuanced and diverse economies of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through a well-organized, timely, and informed service approach, we help our clients operating in the EMEA business region turn challenges into opportunity, whether that be in the world’s most established business market or the most enterprising.
 
Our knowledgeable professionals are plugged into current events. They maintain robust connections across the region and can obtain actionable insight on topics such as Brexit or GDPR. Our teams are here to help you anticipate and prepare for changes across the political, cultural, and business spectrums.
 
BDO’s International Desks are comprised of professionals who have lived, worked, and maintain connections to countries around the world. These individuals are dedicated to serving organizations with a global footprint, attending to your auditing, tax, and advisory needs. They specialize in understanding cross-border transactions and are there to assist local country teams in delivering practical solutions not only in the United States, but any country in the EMEA business region. As your needs evolve, you have access to knowledge sharing and collaboration, as well as exceptional client service, on a global scale.

At BDO, we combine the world-class resources of a global network with a multicultural attitude. With integrated service teams, active partner involvement, and open and clear communication, we offer our clients in the Asia Pacific business region confidence and peace of mind.

The dynamic economies of the Asian Pacific region are developing new standards across industries such as manufacturing, retail, and technology; BDO is pleased to offer business resources and services to match this continual innovation and progress. In Asia Pacific, our professionals offer local contacts and cultural knowledge to advance client goals, with an emphasis on building trusted, long-term relationships. Our cross-border team members can skillfully advise on multifaceted topics such as trade policy, regulatory impact, and tax optimization.
 
BDO’s International Desks are comprised of professionals who have lived, worked, and maintain connections to countries around the world. These individuals are dedicated to serving organizations with a global footprint, attending to your auditing, tax, and advisory needs. They specialize in understanding cross-border transactions and are there to assist local country teams in delivering practical solutions not only in the United States, but any country in the Asia Pacific business region. As your needs evolve, you have access to knowledge sharing and collaboration, as well as exceptional client service, on a global scale.

Meet Our International Desk Leaders