Since 1993,
foreign companies doing business in the
United States have looked to us for guidance and
expertise in establishing and running their U.S.
operations.
Our services help overcome complexities with the many
tax laws, regulations, and rules that can impede
success.
The following is an abbreviated list of
the services we deliver:
I
ncorporation
and Formation Services:
Selecting the correct business structure is a vital
decision when establishing a United States based
business. This decision will have a profound
impact on taxes and operating flexibility. We
will work with you to determine the best business
structure for your specific circumstances
whether it be a corporation,
LLC, partnership or even branch operation.
Dealing With U.S. Tax Rules and Filings:
We will handle and
represent you for all U.S. tax issues and filings
while operating your U.S. business. We will
communicate with you in a timely manner regarding all the tax
issues your company faces, and we will prepare the
required tax forms so you can meet your filing
obligations on time and have peace of mind.
Minimizing U.S. Taxes:
The U.S. tax rules are often complex and expensive if
not handled properly, particularly for foreigners
operating a U.S. business. As part of our ongoing tax
planning services, we will focus on minimizing U.S.
tax exposure while also guiding you on how to best
take distributions from your U.S. based company.
Opening
U.S. Bank
Accounts:
Our relationships with multiple banking institutions
affords our clients the ability to efficiently open
U.S. bank accounts, even with the strict guidelines in
place for foreigners establishing U.S. accounts.
Payroll / Health Insurance / Benefits:
The U.S. rules for payroll and social security
integration are unique. We will guide you on how to
properly set up payroll
and meet all payroll related compliance matters for
both IRS and State. In addition, we will guide
you on your options surrounding
health insurance, retirement and fringe benefits.
Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting:
As your CPA firm, we are looking for monthly or
quarterly accounts/financial statements which we use
to provide tax planning, tax preparation and advisory
services to you. If you do not have your own
bookkeeping department or are unable to prepare these
statements, you can use our services to produce these
and all other reports needed for your U.S. operations.
In other words, you focus on running your business;
we will take care of the rest.
Clear Communication:
Our firm pays great attention to crystal clear
communication with all our clients. This is
particularly true for foreign owned businesses that
may have special needs due to language and cultural
differences.
Access To Us Year-Round:
When you work with Ratafia & Company CPA’s, you work
with a team of professionals who are dedicated to
client satisfaction, professionalism and availability
to our clients year-round. Your questions are
typically answered on the fly within minutes. Follow
up questions are always welcomed. It’s a long-term
relationship we are looking to build.
It is best to call us for an
initial free consultation.
Ratafia and Company, is a New York based CPA and accounting firm operating with offices in
NYC and Westchester County delivering corporate, personal and tax planning
services. We have operated as NY accountants since 1993 and our firms services transcend the traditional
accountant role to include personalized corporate tax preparation and filing,
tax planning, incorporations and start-up services, IRS problem resolution, Quickbooks training and support.
