If you are curious about how UK companies use US affiliates to sell to the US market, we created this chart to help explain it: US-UK International Sales Models

Should your US employment agreement have a notice requirement? Employees in the UK are typically entitled to statutory and contractual notice prior to termination. Under Section 86 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, once an employee has been in employment for a month or more, he or she is typically

What is a US social security number? A social security number (or “SSN”) is a nine-digit number issued to US citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents. It is the primary identifier for individuals, used by government agencies, private enterprises, and financial institutions. Only certain types of individuals are eligible

Should your US affiliate have the word “America” in its name? When creating a US subsidiary or other affiliate, UK companies often include a geographic identifier in the name. Names like Acme USA Inc. or Acme US Inc. are common. Should you, however, include the word “America” in your US

Contrasting US-UK Business Culture Despite a 5 to 8-hour time difference, the US is the UK’s largest export market. No doubt this is largely attributable to the shear size of the US market. But it is also a function of a similar language and familiar business culture. Despite the similarities,

Is sales tax reclaimable in the United States? Our UK clients often ask if sales tax is reclaimable in the United States. The answer is no. The explanation stems from a fundamental difference in the way VAT and sales tax operate. VAT is a tax assessed on the value added

Do I need to use my US company registration number? Our UK clients are accustomed to legal requirements relating to the use of their UK company registration number (or CRN). They are therefore often surprised to learn that the registration number assigned to a US company is of very little

7 reasons a UK business should have a US registered trademark At Bouwen, we often apply for US registered trademarks for our UK clients doing business in the US. Although you may have rights under the common law even if you don’t have a registered trademark, there are 7 reasons