07Nov 2021 by ggarciadme@gmail.com
The US approves a $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Plan, creating huge opportunities for international companies

The US approves a $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Plan, creating huge opportunities for international companies

Government Contracts
After eight months of negotiation in the US Congress, finally the House of Representatives approved late on Friday the 5th the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act”. With 228 votes in favor and 206 against, the decision had the support of most members of the Democratic Party (all its representatives except 6 voted in favor) and the rejection of the majority of the Republican Party, although 13 of its representatives also gave their approval. Given that the law had already been approved by the Upper House or Senate in August by a wide majority (69-30), it only awaits the presidential signature to become effective. This is a cornerstone of Biden's legislative agenda. It is an essential element of the “Build Back Better” plan, one of the pillars of his electoral program.…
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12Jan 2021 by ggarciadme@gmail.com
How to transfer money (legally) to the US

How to transfer money (legally) to the US

Blog
We describe the factors to take into account when transferring money to the US as well as the existing options, their advantages, disadvantages and risks, recommending the optimal method for every situation. Index IntroductionFactors to considerOPTION 1: Travel with cash OPTION 2: Use of debit cards from the country of origin to get cash from ATMs in the USOPTION 3: Use of credit cards from the country of origin for payments in the USOPTION 4: Bank wire transferOPTION 5: Independent online platformsOPTION 6: Currency brokersTaxes and reporting obligationsConclusions and recommendationsConclusiones y recomendaciones Introduction A problem that all international entrepreneurs, executives and professionals face when settling in the US is finding the optimal way to transfer money to this country. We refer both to the money used by individuals to cover their…
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22Jun 2020 by ggarciadme@gmail.com
USA: Status of international travel bans and immigration suspension

USA: Status of international travel bans and immigration suspension

Blog
By Gonzalo Garcia, Founder and CEO of Markentry USA CONTENIDOS 1. Introduction2. International travel bans3. Immigration suspension4. Availability of international flights5. Do travel bans make any sense?6. Forecast7. Conclusion7. Conclusión  1. Introduction The global crisis caused by COVID-19 has created countless problems for foreigners who resided or planned to reside in the United States and did not have US citizenship or permanent residence ("Green Card"), as well as for the companies that employed them or planned to. Immigration restrictions and travel bans imposed suddenly and unilaterally by the US administration in recent months have created situations of all kinds. It is difficult to estimate the number of people residing in the United States who have been indefinitely blocked outside the country, away from their families, their homes and their jobs. Those…
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23May 2020 by ggarciadme@gmail.com
COVID-19: Why enter the US market now?

COVID-19: Why enter the US market now?

Business
By Gonzalo Garcia, Founder and CEO of Markentry USA Distribution of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US (Johns Hopkins University) CONTENTS Introduction: Why now?State of the US economy, the most powerful and resilientGeographical and sectoral differences: the US, a different and diverse worldImpact on US international trade: open for businessStatus and forecast of travel restrictions: changes coming up soonImmigration restrictions: obstacle and opportunityBusiness opportunities: plentiful if you look carefullyConclusions 1. Introduction: Why now? The famous US scientist Carl Sagan once said:  Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exceptionThis idea, related to the species that populate the Earth, can be extrapolated to the business world. Under normal conditions, in developed economies more than two thirds of companies disappear before reaching the age of 10. Half of SMEs do not reach 5 years.…
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