The 15th Spain-USA Forum confirms the "spectacular growth" for Spanish companies in the North American market

 

 

The event highlighted that internationalization towards the US market has ceased to be an option and has become a fundamental pillar of Spanish corporate strategy. Gemma Cortijo, Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of CommerceShe was responsible for contextualizing the macroeconomic situation during the event, highlighting the strength of the host country.

 

"The United States continues to be one of the world's largest and most resilient economies, with a labor market that, although facing challenges, shows signs of strength."Cortijo stated. For the board, the mission of this forum is clear: "to promote economic and trade relations between the two countries and to present these trade and investment opportunities to Spanish companies", in an environment where job creation remains active in various sectors.

 

Business success: Technology and Infrastructure

 

One of the most relevant testimonies on the ground has come from Xavier Ruano, Director of ATM North America of INDRA GroupThe technology company is an example of how a firm commitment to this market offers tangible returns. Ruano shared the multinational's experience, confirming the positive reception of Spanish engineering.

 

"We have recently been investing heavily in the United States market, which is a very large, very competitive market, but with many opportunities.""The Indra executive stated. Ruano emphasized the speed of the expansion: "We started two years ago and the growth has been truly spectacular, and the opportunities we are finding are very good."His words reinforce the argument that sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and technology currently represent the largest growth niche for Spanish capital.

 

Legal Keys: Mobility and Taxation

 

However, landing in the US involves a regulatory complexity that cannot be overlooked. Ana Garicano SoléManaging Partner of Sagardoy Legal & Expat, has intervened to warn about the importance of properly planning the movement of human teams, a critical factor for the success of any international project.

 

"Today we will discuss what Spanish companies should take into account when sending workers abroad."Garicano explained. The legal expert emphasized that "It is very important to take into account, when setting the strategy for the international mobility procedure, all the legal aspects involved in immigration, labor, social security and tax matters."Furthermore, Garicano highlighted key bilateral tools, emphasizing "The support provided by the social security agreement between the United States and Spain offers significant benefits for expatriate workers.".

 

The forum concluded with a message of cautious optimism: the US market offers ample room for Spanish companies, provided they understand not only what to sell, but also how to operate effectively while complying with federal and state requirements.