Market Research

Do you need fast, customized market research that answers your international business questions?

Our Customized Market Research program makes use of our vast network of industry associations, government agencies, importers, distributors, end-users, and manufacturers to provide you with information critical to your success.

Customized Research Reports Help:

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Company Incorporation

Incorporation is a critical step in starting your U.S. business. Failing to properly incorporate your business can result in very negative consequences if your company were ever sued. It is also necessary to incorporate your business for U.S. tax purposes. The following checklist is a guide to help you plan the initial steps of your new business venture.

Business Entity Start-up Checklist:

• Choose the type of business entity that you want for your new business. For non-U.S. citizens, the choice is between an LLC and a C-Corporation
• Determine the company managers; who will invest in the company and how much; and return on investment expectations
• For corporations (C-corporations), pick the officers and directors; for limited liability companies (LLCs) pick the managers or members
• Choose a state of incorporation
• Choose a name for your company; check its availability
• File the incorporation papers
• Hold an organizational meeting to adopt the bylaws (for corporations); adopt an operating agreement (for LLCs)
• Obtain a federal tax number (Employer Identification Number) as your company will be filing returns and reports to Federal and State governments
• Open a bank account. Do not mix business and personal money
• Obtain further financing, if necessary
• Lease an office
• Hire a registered agent to represent the company from the state in which the company is incorporated

Setting Up a U.S. Company as a Non-Resident:

Foreign nationals can set up a U.S. business, but the process must be handled very carefully to avoid legal and tax problems. With our vast experience helping clients properly set up their U.S. venture, our team of professionals can provide you with fast, accurate and reliable service.

With a U.S. company, it is:

• Easier to sell in the US market, from a customs and tax point of view
• Access the capital markets in the US for venture capital, angel investors and public markets
• Enhance the reputation of your company, both to US customers and overseas
• Easier to get a visa to work in the US (though acceptance is NOT guaranteed)
• May reduce your tax on US income

For more information on starting a new business in the U.S., please contact us.

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Human Resource Services

Human Resources outsourcing with GSCS gives you the flexibility to run your business at peak efficiency. We offer full-service support and customized employee benefits, workers compensation, and payroll administration tailored to the needs of your business. You will enjoy the freedom of focusing on your core business and respond instantly to changes in the marketplace without getting lost in the complexity of people problems, compliance issues, and paperwork.

Our HR services include:

• Set-up and maintenance of personnel files and provision of essential HR documents like new hire packets, termination packets, employment applications, offer letters, change of status, and other relevant forms

• Set-up payroll processing service and administer payroll each bi-weekly pay period

• Assist employees via telephone or email with payroll questions, time off requests, benefits questions, and other employee service needs

• Assistance setting up workers compensation insurance, 401(k) plans, and any other labor-related needs

• Management of hiring process including preparation of job description, offer letter, background check, drug testing, and orientation

• Preparation of legally required Employee Handbook, including conducting an employee meeting to present the handbook, review with employees the policies, and answering any questions

• Provide Health Insurance Brokerage including gathering quotes for Group Health Insurance, assisting with claims issues, and general benefits administration

• Recruitment for open positions

For more information on our HR services, please contact us.

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Business License Registration

Every business needs to be licensed to legally operate. Depending on your business, you may need to be licensed at the federal, state and/or local level. Beyond a basic operating license, you may need specific permits, such as an environmental permit. Regulations vary by industry, state and locality, so it is very important to understand the licensing rules where your business is located. Not complying with regulations for licensing and permitting can lead to expensive fines and put your business at serious risk.

Federal Licenses and Permits

If your business is involved in activities supervised and regulated by a federal agency, you may need to obtain a federal license.

State Licenses and Permits

Many types of businesses need to obtain some type of business or professional/occupational license or permit from a state government. Select a state to learn about specific license and permit requirements in the area where your business is located.

Tips for Maintaining Your Business License

Once you have all of the necessary licenses and permits, use these tips to help ensure your business continues to operate legally.

• When signing up for a license, permit or registration, keep track of those that need to be renewed on a regular basis and keep a calendar of renewal dates
• Maintain a copy of all licensing applications and forms in your business records
• Make sure you follow rules for displaying your licenses or permits. Most states and localities require business to prominently display their business licenses so customers can see them
• If you are thinking of expanding your business by increasing the size of your building or launching a new product or service, you may need additional business license

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Legal Consulting

We offer a broad range of legal services.

1) GENERAL CORPORATE MATTERS

Many of our clients retain us to act as their “outsourced inhouse counsel.” This arrangement has three principal benefits: (i) we develop an in-depth familiarity with our client’s business, culture and legal needs; (ii) we maintain a long-term relationship, which facilitates efficiency of service (with no additional employee headcount); and (iii) we become an integral part of our client’s management team. The specific general corporate services we provide include:

Founders’ agreements, shareholders’ agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements and buy/sell agreements
IP agreements, including confidentiality and inventions assignment agreements, terms of service/use and privacy policy
Commercial contracts, including services agreements, partnering agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, reseller agreements and OEM agreements
Bank documents and agreements
Trademark advice and registration

2) CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS

Our transactional practice is integral to our business. Each of our attorneys has 10-20 years of experience and has handled major transactions at some of the biggest and most prestigious law firms in the country. Accordingly, we understand the key issues and how to get deals done efficiently and at a cost that makes business sense. We provide extraordinary hands-on service and advice in connection with the following types of deals:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Financings (see “Securities Law Matters” below)
• Strategic investments
• Intellectual property commercialization, licensing and other technology transactions
• Debt transactions
• Strategic alliances, joint ventures, outsourcing and other partnering transactions
• Tender offers
• Acquisitions of specified assets
• Leveraged buy-outs
• Divestitures and dispositions
• Restructurings and recapitalizations

3) SECURITY LAW MATTERS

The securities laws are complex and require experienced lawyers to help navigate them. Indeed, non-compliance with applicable securities laws could result in serious adverse consequences, including a right of rescission for the security holders (i.e., the right to get their money back), injunctive relief, fines and penalties, and possible criminal prosecution. We have a strong team of experienced securities attorneys, who assist our clients in all kinds of securities-related matters, including:

• Creation of capital structure and related securities law analysis and filings
• Seed capital financings, including “friends & family”
• Angel and venture capital financings
• Subscription agreements and “accredited investor” documentation
• Private placements and related SEC and state filings, including SEC Form D
• Reverse mergers
• Fund formation
• SEC compliance

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Tax Consulting

GSCS provides a full range of accounting, tax and management advisory services to businesses in a variety of industries. Our goal is to be a complete solution to the financial needs of our clients.

At GSCS, we consider our client’s success to be the goal. From formation and start-up phases to mature successful businesses, all of our clients receive the attention required to be successful.

SERVICES:

• Audits, Reviews and Compilations
• Financial Forecasts & Projections
• Tax Planning & Preparation
• International Taxation
• Cash Flow & Budgeting
• Analysis
• Cost Segregation Services
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Valuations
• Business Succession Planning
• Buying & Selling a Business
• Litigation Support
• Pension & Profit Sharing Plans
• Financial Planning
• Management Advisory Services
• Forensic Accounting
• IRS Representation
• Sales Tax Services
• Debt & Financing Services

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