Webinar: Doing business in the USA today – A guide for European investors | Accace

The United States ranks among the most attractive markets for expansion, investment and business development. Whether you are considering entering the market with your product or service, establishing a branch, growing an existing one or acquiring a U.S. company, you will inevitably encounter tax and legal questions.

Join our 1-hour webinar on doing business in the USA hosted by Accace in cooperation with Hydra Consulting,where we will present the key aspects of investing in the USA from the perspective of European investors. We will focus not only on the legal and tax aspects of doing business in the U.S., but also on the related tax implications in your home country. We will highlight areas and situations that often surprise companies from Europe. The webinar will also include real-world examples and recommendations on how to avoid the most common mistakes.

What you’ll learn

• Why and when it makes sense to enter the U.S. market
• Opportunities, risks and common pitfalls when entering or operating in the U.S.
• Tax aspects of U.S. investments from the perspective of your local legislation
• Practical tips and real-world examples
• Time for Q&A and discussion

Register now to get practical guidance tailored for European businesses entering the U.S. market.

Speakers

PETR NEŠKRÁBAL

Partner, Accace Group Advisory Leader

Petr joined Accace in 2010, after 10 years of experience in Big4. In 2013, Petr was appointed to the Managing Director role responsible for providing tax, legal and financial services in the Czech Republic. After rapid growth of his team, he become Accace Group board member responsible for tax, legal, transaction and financial services in Accace Group.

Petr holds a LL.M. degree from his studies in Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, is a registered tax advisor in the Czech Republic, and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Petr focuses on international consulting, transactions and M&A projects.

JOSEF SCHARFEN

CEO, Director of US Operations | Hydra Consulting

Josef is the founder and owner of Hydra Consulting LLC, a consulting company that helps companies expand into the US market. After completing his studies in International Relations at Charles University in the Czech Republic, Josef moved to the USA, where he first started a company focused on selling imported goods from Europe. This experience allowed him to gain detailed knowledge not only of the local tax and legal systems, but also of different business processes. His desire to facilitate entry into the US market for other foreign companies led him to found Hydra Consulting, which has been successfully advising companies on how to enter the US market for 10 years.

About our partner

Hydra Consulting is an advisory company with offices in New York, Prague, and Bratislava. It helps companies establish US entities, obtain visas, and provides legal and tax advice. The company also provides support in recruiting employees, related administration, and can kick-start sales even before the actual expansion into the US market.