In international commerce or global trading environment, the cost of ignorance and misunderstanding is high. What you or your lawyers don't know about doing business in a jurisdiction can cost you dearly.

From exchange controls to taxes to foreign investment requirements, the potential for errors when engaging in international business is great. This is true not just for small players; large companies stumble with alarming frequency. Mistakes can result in significant financial losses and damage your reputation.

At Enlighten Corp - Global Trading and International Business team, help companies to thrive in international commerce. Our team makes sure our knowledge is current and our skills relevant, reliable and deep. When you venture into new markets, we can help you understand what you are getting into and advise you on the best way to protect your interests.

How We Can Help

• International product distribution : We help set up distribution networks, taking into account the relevant rules of the World Trade Organization agreements and all related Law for issues such as foreign exchange and competition concerns, regulations governing agency relationships, and product safety and warranty issues. We also advise on related tax matters.
• Overseas foreign investment : We advise on limitations on foreign investment and the ability to repatriate earnings, as well as international tax issues, including double taxation risks and terms and conditions for intercompany transactions.
• Protection of intellectual property rights : We counsel on protecting IP rights in various markets and how to strengthen protections against misappropriation or unauthorized use of trade secrets.
• International technology transfers : We help structure licensing arrangements that conform to technology transfer laws—and address potentially adverse foreign and domestic tax issues.
• International trade regulation : We advise on various regulatory and compliance issues, including anti-boycott regulations, corrupt practices laws and anti-dumping and unfair import trade practices. We also analyze customs alternatives to identify potential cost saving strategies.
• e-Custom : By utilizing new Information Technology, we provides e-Custom solutions to help your companies automating the custom clearance and processes for both import and export transactions. Also, to ensure the global compliance as well.
• International corporate transactions : We advise on corporate regulatory and tax issues and provide insight on potential antitrust implications.
• Business immigration and executive transfer : We help facilitate the transfer of key personnel, from compliance with immigration and employment laws to benefits and tax planning.