Blogs

Cross-Border & Family Strategy
Joyce Tso

How Cross-Border Families Can Build a Tax-Efficient Legacy Across Generations

For many families today, “home” no longer fits neatly within one country.

Parents may have built businesses in Asia, purchased real estate in the United States, or sent children abroad for education and careers. Assets, income, and opportunities often span borders — while family goals remain deeply personal: security, stability, and a meaningful legacy for the next generation.

Read More »
Global Client Advisory
Joyce Tso

What Foreign Investors Should Ask Before Choosing a U.S. CPA Firm 

For foreign investors entering the U.S. market, choosing a CPA firm often feels like a formality—something to check off once a business is formed or a property is purchased. In reality, that decision quietly shapes nearly every financial outcome that follows.

The U.S. tax system is complex even for domestic taxpayers. For foreign investors, it becomes layered with cross-border rules, reporting obligations, and planning considerations that are easy to underestimate. The right CPA firm doesn’t just help you file correctly—it helps you avoid problems you didn’t know existed.

Read More »
International & Cross-Border Taxation
Joyce Tso

Common U.S. Tax Mistakes Foreign-Owned Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them 

For many foreign-owned businesses, entering the U.S. market is both an opportunity and a shock. The opportunity is obvious: scale, credibility, and access to one of the world’s largest consumer economies. The shock usually comes later—when U.S. tax compliance turns out to be far more layered, aggressive, and unforgiving than expected.

Read More »
Business Formation & Structuring
Joyce Tso

The Tax Benefits of Structuring Your U.S. Business as an LLC vs. Corporation

Choosing the right business structure is a foundational decision when establishing or expanding a business in the United States. While liability protection and operational flexibility matter, the tax implications often make the biggest difference in how much stays in owners’ pockets each year. Two of the most common structures are the Limited Liability Company (LLC) and the Corporation (typically a C-Corporation, or “C-Corp”).

Read More »
Business Formation & Structuring
Joyce Tso

Expanding Your Business to the U.S.? Key Tax Steps to Take Before You Start

The United States remains one of the most attractive destinations for global entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a fast-growing tech startup from Asia, a European manufacturing group, or an established family business looking to tap into American demand — the U.S. market offers scale, diversity, and opportunity that few others can match.

Read More »