For U.S. companies doing business in Europe, the ability to enforce contracts and court judgments across borders is often just as important as the deals themselves. With operations, partners, and assets spread across multiple jurisdictions, businesses need to know...
International Tax and Business Entities
Cross-Border E-Commerce: Legal Essentials for International Sellers
Today's e-commerce doesn’t stop at the border. Whether you're a European brand reaching customers in the U.S. through Shopify or an American seller expanding into the EU via Amazon or Etsy, international sales present huge opportunities. At the same time, they bring...
What German Organizations Need to Know About Establishing a U.S. Nonprofit
German companies and nonprofit organizations are increasingly looking to expand their reach and impact abroad. One of the most effective ways to engage with communities and markets in the United States is by forming a nonprofit organization there. Whether your mission...
Investing in Dubai: How Urban Thier & Federer Assists American Businesses in the UAE
Dubai has become a top destination for American businesses looking to expand into the Middle East. With its business-friendly policies, tax incentives, and strategic location, the UAE presents compelling opportunities for foreign investors. However, successfully...
Understanding German Inheritance Tax: A Guide for Foreign Heirs
German Inheritance Tax, known as "Erbschaftsteuer," is a crucial consideration for those who are recipients of German assets due to a person's passing. This tax, specific to Germany, is applicable to individuals receiving inheritances, whether they are legal heirs,...
Setting Up A Company in Dubai
Setting up a company in mainland Dubai or within one of its free trade zones presents a U.S. or EU client with distinct advantages and disadvantages. The international law firm , with its presence in the U.S., EU, and Dubai, can play a...
How Our Firm Supports Middle Eastern Businesses and Investors in the U.S. and Europe
is a distinguished international law firm with a global presence, including offices in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East/Dubai. Our mission is to facilitate cross-border investment, asset transactions, tax planning, marketing...
Understanding Portugal’s Golden Visa Program Updates
Portugal's Golden Visa program has long been recognized as a pathway to residency for investors. However, as of January 2022, the landscape has significantly evolved. Let's break down the key elements: Real Estate Investment Investors were previously able to invest in...
Global turmoil, economic volatility and overseas investments
With much of the world caught off-guard by the recent events in Eastern Europe, the far-reaching impact has influenced a number of people across the globe. People with international investments, for example, have expressed concern about the reverberations of war and...
Understand the tax treaty between Germany and the U.S.
When German citizens have business interests in the United States, they may need to pay taxes in both countries. However, they may be able to take advantage of the income tax treaty. According to the Internal Revenue Service, a tax treaty is an arrangement that the...
