International taxation in the implementation in the US and Mexico

 

 

La Cámara de Valencia, in collaboration with the internationalization consultancy UR Global, has organized a technical seminar to offer Valencian companies a practical and detailed overview of how to establish a subsidiary in two of the most strategic markets of América: Estados Unidos y MéxicoThe meeting will be inaugurated by Sandra Serra Vidal, Manager of the International Area of ​​the Cámara Valencia.

 

United States: A highly complex regulatory environment

 

Javier Martínez, Country Manager of UR Global all with USAIt will address the key aspects for establishing a Spanish company in the US market. 

 

For its part, Gorka Azpiazu, Director of Global Accounts of UR Global, will explain the keys to operating in México. 

 

The closing remarks for the technical presentations will be delivered by Alberto Pelegrín, Director of the International Taxation and Transfer Pricing Department of UR Global. 

 

Summary of Speakers and Areas of Expertise

Ponente	Role	Entity	Area of ​​Expertise
Javier Martínez	Country Manager USA	UR Global	Tax, legal and labor aspects in Estados Unidos.
Gorka Azpiazu	Director of Global Accounts	UR Global	Tax, legal and labor aspects in México.
Alberto Pelegrín	Director of the Department of International Taxation and Transfer Pricing	UR Global	International taxation and transfer pricing (España USA México).

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about implementation in the US and Mexico

 

For a Spanish SME, which market is easier to start in: the US or Mexico?

There is no single answer, as it depends on the sector and the product. According to experts at UR Global, México It may offer a lower cultural and linguistic barrier to entry. However, Estados UnidosAlthough more complex in its regulations due to its federal structure, it offers a market with greater purchasing power and more established legal certainty. The choice should be based on a thorough market analysis.

 

From a tax perspective, what is the biggest risk when operating between Spain, the US, and Mexico?

The main risk lies in an incorrect policy of transfer pricingTransactions between the Spanish parent company and its subsidiaries (sale of products, provision of services, royalties, etc.) must be valued at market prices. An incorrect valuation could lead to inspections and multimillion-euro fines from the tax authorities of any of the three countries, who might consider that profits are being artificially shifted to pay less tax.

 

What is the essential first legal step when establishing a subsidiary in the United States or Mexico?

The first crucial step is to receive specialized local legal and tax advice before making any decisions. This advice is vital for choosing the most suitable corporate structure for the business (for example, LLC or C-Corp). EE. UU.; SA de CV or S. de RL de CV in Méxicoand to define the investment structure. A poor initial choice can generate very high tax and management costs in the long term.

 

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