Tax Issues for Foreign Businesses Doing Business in the U.S.
Explains U.S. tax compliance obligations that apply to foreign businesses and individuals operating in the United States, where tax rules can differ sharply from other countries.
National Tax Law Lawyer
Tax laws vary dramatically from one country to the next. United States tax laws stand out in terms of their complexity, which can catch foreign businesses and individuals by surprise, particularly those from countries with more straightforward taxation procedures. When doing business in the United States, foreign enterprises and persons must take care to adhere to local tax laws.
The Bellevue, Washington, law firm of Lana Kurilova Rich PLLC provides tax law representation to foreign enterprises interested in doing business in the Greater Seattle area, elsewhere in Washington or anywhere in the United States. Call us at (425) 289-0629 for an initial phone consultation with our national tax law attorney.
International Taxation Planning Assistance From Our Washington Attorney
Your case will be handled personally by attorney Lana Rich, who has more than 15 years of international tax and business law experience. She is licensed to practice law in the United States and the Russian Federation. She is fluent in Russian.
Our law firm assists businesses with all aspects of expanding into the United States, including advising on how to register the business, how to ensure that tax laws are being followed, and managing bank accounts appropriately. We have helped a wide range of businesses with these matters, including international trade and manufacturing businesses, natural resource companies and fisheries.
In addition to assisting foreign businesses establish a U.S. presence, we are a comprehensive tax law firm. We can help businesses already established in the United States with any tax problems they may encounter.
For Questions About Foreign Business Expansion, Call (425) 289-0629 for an Initial Phone Consultation With Our Seattle, Washington, Lawyer
We invite you to contact us today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced international taxation planning lawyer. Find out how we can help.
About Attorney Lana Kurilova Rich
- Washington tax attorney since 2003: Lana Kurilova Rich has been admitted to the Washington State Bar since 2003 and has focused her practice on tax law since opening Lana Kurilova Rich, PLLC the same year.
- Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.): Lana earned her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007 in addition to her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2003.
- Former Court of Appeals law clerk: Lana served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Elaine Houghton of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
- Bilingual: English and Russian: Born and raised in Russia, Lana is fluent in Russian and licensed to practice law in the Russian Federation in addition to Washington State.
- Federal, state, and international scope: Lana represents clients before the IRS, Washington State agencies (DOR, ESD, and L&I), and on cross-border tax matters including FBAR and Form 8938 compliance.
- Direct attorney communication: Clients work directly with Lana Kurilova Rich, not a routing desk. Calls and emails are returned promptly throughout the engagement.
- Pro bono Low Income Taxpayer Clinic: Lana has volunteered with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic since 2006, helping qualifying taxpayers resolve IRS disputes at no cost.
- Integrated tax preparation and bookkeeping: The firm provides federal and state tax preparation alongside legal representation, reducing handoffs and accelerating resolution.
We invite you to contact our Bellevue, Washington, law office today by phone or by e-mail to discuss your case with our experienced tax lawyer. We are here to help.