International Business & Corporate Law Attorney in Chicago
Operating a business across international borders requires navigating diverse legal systems, corporate governance standards, and regulatory environments. At Liberum Law, our international business and corporate law attorneys in Chicago advise companies on global business structuring, foreign subsidiary formation, and cross-border corporate governance.
Our international business law practice includes foreign subsidiary and branch office formation, international corporate governance and board advisory, cross-border compliance programs, foreign corrupt practices act (FCPA) compliance, international employment and labor law coordination, multinational corporate restructuring, international joint ventures and strategic alliances, and cross-border data transfer and privacy compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does international corporate law cover?
Cross-border M&A, foreign direct investment, international joint ventures, multinational corporate structures, transfer pricing, regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, expatriate compensation, foreign government contracts, anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act).
How do you structure a foreign subsidiary?
Considerations: home-country tax (Subpart F, GILTI), foreign-country tax, regulatory environment, repatriation strategy, intercompany pricing, IP ownership, employment law, and local corporate requirements. Common: U.S. parent owns foreign subsidiary; alternative structures include foreign holding company or pass-through hybrids.
What is foreign direct investment review?
CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.) reviews foreign investments in U.S. businesses for national security implications. Mandatory filing in some sectors (critical tech, infrastructure, sensitive data). Voluntary in others. Increasingly aggressive scrutiny — particularly for Chinese-connected investments. Always evaluate CFIUS exposure in any inbound deal.
Can U.S. companies hire abroad?
Yes, but with complexity. Options: hire as employee (requires foreign entity or PEO/EOR), hire as contractor (limits in many jurisdictions), use an Employer of Record (EOR) service (cleanest for small numbers). Local employment law, payroll, tax withholding, and benefits all apply.
What is transfer pricing?
Pricing of transactions between related parties (parent/subsidiary, affiliates) must be at arm's length — i.e., what unrelated parties would charge. Required by U.S. and foreign tax laws to prevent profit shifting. Documentation requirements; penalties for non-compliance. We coordinate with accountants on pricing studies and policies.
