Are you doing business in the US, or considering doing so?

Whether you currently are or have only just contemplated doing business south of the border, there are important things you need to know.

That’s why from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, Collins Barrow Red Deer is hosting a very special event for anyone planning to do business in the U.S!

Register now and you’ll get a rare chance to hear U.S. tax and legal experts reveal everything you need to know about this important topic.

You can check out the full agenda here, or just check out this line-up:

“Tax Aspects of Doing Business in the U.S.” – Presented by Shelley Smith
Selling your products or services in the U.S. may create U.S. tax filing requirements.
We will look at how to structure your business to minimize the tax impact and other
considerations you need to know before you enter the U.S. market.

Shelley Smith, Collins Barrow Red Deer LLP
An associate at Collins Barrow Red Deer LLP, Shelley Smith oversees the firm’s U.S., cross-border
and international tax department. In addition to advising Canadian companies setting up businesses
in the United States and offshore, she provides planning and compliance guidance to U.S. citizens
in Canada and Canadians investing in U.S. real estate or leaving Canada to live abroad. A member
of the firm since 1999, she earned her BComm from the University of Calgary and holds both
Canadian and U.S. accounting designations.

“Cross Border Issues in the world of Trump and Trudeau.” – Presented by Kevin Zemp
How to legally enter the U.S. to minimize your risks.

Kevin Zemp, Zemp Law Group
Licensed to practice immigration and citizenship law in both Canada and the United States,
Zemp Law Group founder Kevin Zemp has more than 27 years of experience in this field.
As a result of his varied experience, he is comfortable servicing the immigration and citizenship
needs of Canadians and Americans alike. Kevin acts for corporations, industry associations and
individuals in providing advice and assistance with respect to cross-border issues and immigration
requirements. Assisting both individuals and corporations, his practice serves clients involved in
a number of industries, including manufacturing, energy, high technology, telecommunications
and entertainment.

“Legal issues for conducting business within the U.S.” – Presented by Marion Gerhardt
What you need consider when selling product or providing services in a particular
state.

Marion Gerhardt, Zemp Law Group
For more a decade, Marion Gerhardt has maintained a private law practice in Texas. Since early
2013, she has served as Of Counsel for Zemp Law Group, and has also provided contract legal
services to Neel, Hooper and Banes PC and Pye Legal Group. Marion currently serves as general
counsel to various companies, including franchise companies and oil and gas industry service
providers. She also has extensive experience in many other industries, including financial services,
outsourcing, manufacturing, engineering, technology and data processing.