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Doing Business in the United States – Sydney Event – 21 February 2018

Matthew Marcarian   |   10 Feb 2018   |   2 min read

CST is very pleased to be supporting a special event with NSW Trade & Investment and Littler on Wednesday 21 February 2018.

We will provide essential information for businesses looking to expand to the United States.

The event will be held at Sydney’s iconic MLC Centre – at the offices of NSW Trade, Level 48, MLC Centre 19 Martin Place.

A great panel of speakers will include Naomi Seddon from Littler, our own Peter Harper and Matthew Marcarian from CST, as well as Hugh Massie (DNA Behaviour), Ben Kerr (Eco Outdoor) and Bruno Mascart (Altios Australia). They will share there areas of expertise and their own experiences in expanding to the U.S.A.

The event was a great success when it was last held in 2016 and we are looking forward to another excellent event under the auspices of NSW Trade & Investment. Naomi Seddon from Littler will provide extremely valuable insights into US employment law, a critical area that many companies overlook when establishing their first US office. CST will provide answers to the top tax questions often asked by clients who are setting up in the USA.

With the U.S. Government announcing radically lower business taxes, Australian interest in expanding to the USA is even stronger than ever.

For further details please visit the website of the NSW Department of Industry and you can register for the event by clicking here.

Topics which will be covered will include;

  • The Trump Tax changes
  • Setting up a corporation or an LLC in the USA;
  • Immigration under the Trump Administration and what US visa options are available;
  • Engaging contractors in new markets
  • Sending employees to the USA and local hires
  • Immigration and tax considerations
  • Other global issues to consider in U.S. expansion

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Expanding to the USA – Market Entry Event for Victorian Technology Companies – 15 February 2018

Matthew Marcarian   |      |   1 min read

CST is pleased to be sponsoring and presenting at a Littler and Trade Victoria workshop being held in Melbourne on Thursday 15 February 2018.

If you’re a Victorian digital technology company seeking to tackle the US market, or looking to grow your business and enter the market, or expand your existing activities in the region, Trade Victoria invites you to this exclusive half-day workshop.

Trade Victoria has partnered together with Littler and CST Tax Advisors to host an exclusive afternoon event aimed at providing essential information to companies looking to expand and enter the US market.

The event will feature a panel of experts and companies that have experienced the pitfalls and successes of expanding into a new market. You will also hear from other Victorian companies who have successfully taken their business to the US market, as they share their expert local knowledge and experience.

More about the workshop please visit the website of the Trade Victoria by clicking here – click here.

Interested parties are welcome to Register for the event by completed the following webform provided by Litter- we look forward to seeing you at the event.

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Leading expat social network Expat-blog.com has recently posted an article about John Marcarian and his experiences as an expatriate.

In the article John talks about important issues such as establishing the CST Singapore office, finding the right accommodation, settling in to the Singaporean lifestyle and how Expatland the book can help soon-to-be expatriates.

Specially designed for those living or wishing to live abroad, Expat blog provides you information and advice to settle and live overseas.

Expat blog helps you throughout your project. Discover life in your host country, get in touch with the other expats and find all the info needed for your everyday life.

To read the article, visit the Expat Blog site on www.expat-blog.com or click on the link http://www.expat-blog.com/en/interview/426_john-in-singapore.html

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On 12 May 2015, the Treasurer Mr Hockey handed down the 2015-16 Federal Budget. The Budget Papers predict a deficit of $35bn next year, down to a $6.9bn deficit in another 3 years’ time in 2018-19.

From a taxation point of view, the Budget contained some important changes relevant to our clients in the area of small business and residency. Other reforms included well publicized changes in relation to taxation of multinationals.

Click here to read the highlights.

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Join us at AustCham’s Federal Budget Brief to hear from an expert line up of speakers who will discuss the implications of the 2015-16 Federal Budget.

This seminar will include a review of the highlights of the budget – the good, the bad and the ugly, as well as the major impacts on tax payers and expats specifically. It will also cover the tax issues surrounding expats who plan to return to Australia, including the key points to consider when making the move and effective tax strategies.

About the speakers:
John Marcarian   CEO, Founder of CST Tax Advisors
John is a highly experienced accountant and Tax Advisor whose passion is to serve global expats. He has over 25 years’ experience in international taxation and is a sought after speaker on tax and business matters. John is also the author of Expatland.

Simon DePaoli   Tax Director of CST Tax Advisors Hong Kong
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Ato Cheng   Director, International Clients of ABN AMRO
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Date:
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Venue:   
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