Republican Donald Trump is no longer president of the United States but Democrat Joe Biden. The country has been hit hard by the coronavirus COVID-19 and has the highest number of infections worldwide. In addition to reconciling the Americans through the division that Trump has sown, he is fully committed to the fight against the virus. In terms of policy, should we expect a combination of a return to Barack Obama's policy and a further extension of it? Is it possible to enter the US market directly or are US customers pushing for a permanent presence in the US, either through a distributor or through their own branch? Through this brief webinar you will learn what course this country may be heading and what you as a company should pay attention to when you start or want to grow further in America.

8:30 am: Welcome and introduction By Petra Van Bouwelen, International Business Development Manager Voka - Mechelen-Kempen

8:40 am: Bilateral trade Flanders - US and opportunities for Flemish entrepreneurs By Evelien Staelens, Area Manager North America Flanders Investment & Trade

9:00 am: General explanation of tax obligations in the US and the tax proposals of Joe Biden. When to set up a subsidiary in the US? By Ben Troch, International Management Solutions, Inc.

9:30 am: Sales to and in the US: key considerations when contracting with agents & distributors. Legal highlights in the formation of a company and the employment of employees in the US. What You Need To Know About "Made in the USA" & "Buy American" By Hans Van Velzen, Founder and Legal Adviser, Van Velzen C.S. International Legal Architecture & Consulting

10.15 am: Starting up a (production) facility in the US: from strategy to implementation. What are the challenges and how do they solve them? Experience testimony of 4 guided expansion stories by the Mechelen family business / SME Absolem Engineers with a branch in America. By Michel Segers, Lead Consultant, Absolem Inc.

10:45 am: Q&A

11:00 am: End

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