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Know exactly how your business is structured, how money flows, and how decisions in one jurisdiction impact another
Eliminate unnecessary tax inefficiencies and ensure your structure is aligned to minimize risk and cost
Operate with a structure that supports expansion, with advisors aligned and strategy evolving as your business grows
Operating across borders introduces structural and tax complexity that builds over time. For many businesses, it begins to show up in a few key ways:
This affects profitability, risk, and how confidently the business can continue to grow.
Reduce inefficiencies and support long-term scalability by aligning your entity structure with how your business operates across jurisdictions.
Improve tax efficiency and avoid unnecessary overpayments by identifying where tax is being lost and implementing strategies that maintain full compliance across jurisdictions.
Gain clear visibility into performance across your business through full cross-border bookkeeping and ongoing support tailored to the complexity of your operations.
Operate with alignment across your entire advisory team by working through a single, coordinated strategy that connects your tax, financial, and operational decisions.
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“PacificEast was becoming more complex in its cross-border and overall U.S. business. Lodder CPA has communicated well and provided the excellence PacificEast requires.”
Garth Froese
Chief Executive Officer
“Kyle’s expertise in accounting, particularly in complex tax laws related to cross-border business activities, is exceptional. He provides tailored solutions that make us feel confident about the long-term success of our business.”
Rob McWhinney
Founder and President
“They are my US company accountants, Lodder CPA, and they specialize in US/International business relationships and tax structures. I have found them to be ethical, honest and accurate in their services.”
Mike Stevens
Middle Digital Ltd.
Our work goes beyond basic compliance. We support businesses operating across jurisdictions where structure and planning directly impact tax outcomes.
Our advisory support is designed to align with the complexity of your structure and the level of strategy, coordination, and oversight your situation requires as it grows.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our services and international taxes.
This income is included on your U.S. tax return. It’s also possible that this income is taxable in the foreign country. You would need to determine the tax implications with your tax professionals in the U.S. and abroad. If there is an income tax liability in the foreign country, then you may be able to obtain a foreign tax credit on the U.S. return to avoid double taxation.
Possibly. However, there may be anti-tax deferral provisions such as Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) that could apply that cause you to pay current tax on this non-U.S. income. You should seek tax advice to avoid onerous tax provisions.
No. GILTI applies to corporations who would otherwise be able to defer U.S. corporate income tax until a dividend is paid. Income from the partnerships or pass-through entities is includable on the U.S. company return in the year it is earned.
Under current law, there is no tax since the U.S. corporation would obtain a 100% dividend deduction.
Yes. U.S. corporations benefit from tax incentives such as deducting a portion of foreign-derived intangible income (FDII), linked to intangible assets held domestically. Additionally, the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) provides substantial tax savings for exporting U.S. products. Unlike tax shelters, IC-DISC facilitates permanent tax savings by transferring income through export sales commissions.
This income is included on your U.S. tax return. It’s also possible that this income is taxable in the foreign country. You would need to determine the tax implications with your tax professionals in the U.S. and abroad. If there is an income tax liability in the foreign country, then you may be able to obtain a foreign tax credit on the U.S. return to avoid double taxation.
Possibly. However, there may be anti-tax deferral provisions such as Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) that could apply that cause you to pay current tax on this non-U.S. income. You should seek tax advice to avoid onerous tax provisions.
No. GILTI applies to corporations who would otherwise be able to defer U.S. corporate income tax until a dividend is paid. Income from the partnerships or pass-through entities is includable on the U.S. company return in the year it is earned.
Under current law, there is no tax since the U.S. corporation would obtain a 100% dividend deduction.
Yes. U.S. corporations benefit from tax incentives such as deducting a portion of foreign-derived intangible income (FDII), linked to intangible assets held domestically. Additionally, the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) provides substantial tax savings for exporting U.S. products. Unlike tax shelters, IC-DISC facilitates permanent tax savings by transferring income through export sales commissions.
