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Foreign Direct Investment Consulting
Assistance at every phase of an FDI initiative
For U.S. companies looking to expand internationally or global companies ready to explore opportunities in the United States, the challenges are remarkably similar, and range from unfamiliar business and social cultures, to new tax and regulatory systems, to local industry dynamics.
RSM provides informed guidance on global trade topics during every phase of an FDI project. Our U.S.-based professionals have the international experience, foreign language skills and deep knowledge of technical accounting and tax matters to help you successfully implement your strategy and vision regarding:
- Market entry through greenfield start-ups, mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures
- Expansion through organic growth and acquisitions
- Optimization and exit strategies, such as divestitures and carve-outs
Most Recent FDI Insights

INSIGHT ARTICLE
Brexit and company taxes – what happens from Jan.1, 2021?
A look at the impact of Brexit on tax treaties and on the operation of tax law internationally in the new year.

INSIGHT ARTICLE
Should you move supply chains away from China?
China has dominated global supply chains, but with rising labor costs, a U.S.-China trade war and the COVID-19 outbreak, this may change.

TAX ALERT
The cancellation of the U.S. - Hong Kong Shipping Agreement
The U.S. State Department informed Hong Kong authorities that the shipping agreement between the countries has been suspended or terminated.

VIDEO
How cross-border tax planning can empower global mobility
Global mobility requires cross-border tax planning with a global perspective, assignment planning and payroll reporting obligations.

CASE STUDY
RSM provides real-world expansion strategy to e-commerce business
RSM creates a holistic solution to solve the multifaceted complex business issues a company faces when it considers global expansion.

TAX ALERT
Section 385 debt-equity regulations finalized; status quo maintained
Finalized section 385 debt-equity regulations proposed in 2016, government still plans to issue some less harsh rules in the future.
INSIGHT ARTICLE
What does France's IP tax regime mean for multinational companies?
France enacted an intellectual property tax regime. Find out what this means for U.S. multinational businesses with operations in France.

INSIGHT ARTICLE
Overview of the 2020 Mexican tax reform
In early September, Mexico released a proposed tax reform package with significant changes in the country’s international tax regime.

WHITE PAPER
Mandatory reporting under the EU’s new DAC 6 directive looms near
DAC 6 reporting by intermediaries implementing or advising on certain cross-border arrangements in EU member states starts July 2020.
INSIGHT ARTICLE
Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Funds: The Last Frontier
Puerto Rico has enacted new legislation to provide additional tax benefits for investing in projects in PR opportunity zones.