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Marketplace Facilitator Law: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Business in the U.S.?

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Marketplace Facilitator Law: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Business in the U.S.?

If you sell products through platforms like Amazon or eBay, the Marketplace Facilitator Law directly impacts you. This legal framework shifts the responsibility for collecting and remitting sales taxes to marketplace facilitators. In this blog, we explore how the law works, which states enforce it, and how it affects sellers. Plus, discover how we can help you manage your business accounting and ensure tax compliance.

Most Important Digital Services and Products in the United States

Commerce5 min read

Most Important Digital Services and Products in the United States

This article explores the most important digital services and products in the United States, highlighting sectors such as e-commerce, streaming, digital marketing, fintech, and online education.

Use Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and Its Implications

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Use Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and Its Implications

In this blog, you’ll discover what use tax is, how it works, and how it differs from sales tax. We’ll explain which types of goods and transactions are subject to this tax, which states enforce it, and how to stay compliant with tax regulations. If you operate across state lines or in e-commerce, this guide will help you avoid penalties and efficiently manage your tax obligations.

What Taxes Does a Business Pay in California?

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What Taxes Does a Business Pay in California?

Discover the main taxes that businesses in California must pay, including Sales Tax, Corporate Income Tax, and Franchise Tax. Learn how to efficiently manage your tax obligations and avoid penalties.

11 important points in the tax reform

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11 important points in the tax reform

In this post we analyze the tax reform that was presented in the government of Gustavo Petro.

5 facts that left us the National Hispanic Heritage Month

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5 facts that left us the National Hispanic Heritage Month

Lower wages and a population that is expected to grow exponentially are just some of the 5 most important facts that are worth highlighting in this celebration that extends throughout the American territory.

Amazon Haul: The Revolution of Low-Cost Shopping

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Amazon Haul: The Revolution of Low-Cost Shopping

Amazon Haul is Amazon's new initiative to compete with platforms like Shein and Temu, offering affordable products under $20. This article explores how it works, what makes it unique, and how Latino entrepreneurs can take advantage of this trend to expand into the U.S. market.

Effective Strategies to Scale Your Online Store and Increase Sales

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Effective Strategies to Scale Your Online Store and Increase Sales

In the competitive world of eCommerce, scaling an online store requires well-defined strategies tailored to market needs. This article provides a detailed guide on how to increase sales through proven tactics, conversion funnel optimization, and expansion into international markets, including setting up a business in the United States to leverage commercial benefits.

FDA Registration, Not an FDA License: What Decides Whether Your Product Enters the US

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FDA Registration, Not an FDA License: What Decides Whether Your Product Enters the US

The FDA does not issue a license or a certificate for most products. What international founders call an FDA license is really an establishment registration and product listing. Without it, your goods can be detained, refused entry or destroyed at the US border.

Female Empowerment in Business: How Women and Trade Can Lead the World

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Female Empowerment in Business: How Women and Trade Can Lead the World

Can Latin women export and import to and from the United States? This is an x-ray of what is happening on the international scene and how the world and policies are advancing so that female empowerment is a maxim of Latin American societies.

How Does Sales Tax Apply on Amazon?

Commerce5 min read

How Does Sales Tax Apply on Amazon?

This article explores how sales tax applies on Amazon, highlighting the implications for sellers and the trend of dropshipping. It provides a guide on how to set up and manage sales tax in Amazon Seller Central.

How Much Does the U.S. Import and What Are the Opportunities for Latinos?

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How Much Does the U.S. Import and What Are the Opportunities for Latinos?

Imports of goods to the US amounted to $2.8 trillion in 2021, compared to $1.8 trillion for exports. A business opportunity for Latino entrepreneurs who want to enter the US market?

How to Complete the BOI Report: A Comprehensive Guide

Commerce4 min read

How to Complete the BOI Report: A Comprehensive Guide

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to complete the BOI Report, highlighting the requirements, steps, and the importance of complying with FinCEN regulations.

How to import food to the United States?

Commerce5 min read

How to import food to the United States?

Learn how to export food to the United States effectively with this comprehensive guide. Understand regulations, obtain necessary registrations, prepare documentation, and navigate customs processes. Ensure compliance and competitiveness in the market.

How to know if your company is ready to expand to USA

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How to know if your company is ready to expand to USA

The most important sectors in the United States are those related to services. They represent 80% of the country's GDP. Here are some recommendations if you want to do business in the US.

Key Tips for Keeping Your Accounting Up-to-Date as an Influencer

Commerce4 min read

Key Tips for Keeping Your Accounting Up-to-Date as an Influencer

Learn the importance of accounting for influencers in Latin America, highlighting how proper financial management can prevent tax penalties, optimize resources, boost credibility, and ensure long-term success.

Payroll in the United States

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Payroll in the United States

The Payroll is nothing more than the labor contributions related to a salary contract between a company incorporated in the United States and an American citizen or resident. It is an important aspect for the legal development of your company when it comes to hiring personnel.

Sales Tax Changes in 2025: Everything You Need to Know

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Sales Tax Changes in 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Sales Tax in the United States will see significant changes in 2025. This blog explains the key updates in rates, who will be most impacted, important dates, and how to prepare your business to comply with new rules.

Taxes in Delaware: What Does a Business Have to Pay?

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Taxes in Delaware: What Does a Business Have to Pay?

If your business is based in Delaware and you’re unsure about which taxes you need to pay, this guide explains the key tax obligations, including the Franchise Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Corporate Income Tax. Learn how to leverage Delaware’s tax advantages for your business.

The Boom of Latin Startups in the United States

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The Boom of Latin Startups in the United States

This article explores the rapid growth of Latin startups in the United States, highlighting some of the most important ones and the benefits of creating a business in this country.

The History of the IRS: The U.S.'s Most Important Tax Agency

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The History of the IRS: The U.S.'s Most Important Tax Agency

In this post we explore the history of one of the most recognized U.S. federal entities in the world and how was the U.S. tax system formed.

The importance of enterprise data protection

Commerce5 min read

The importance of enterprise data protection

Data is at the heart of every enterprise. It's not just digits and bytes; it's intangible assets that keep your daily operations, your business relationships and, ultimately, the sustainable growth of your business in balance.

The importance of international trade in the United States.

Commerce3 min read

The importance of international trade in the United States.

Many businesses around the world have taken advantage of the different Free Trade Agreements to benefit in their foreign trade management, and preferential programs with the United States. However, the US could be fertile ground for your company too.

The Importance of Registering Your Company in the U.S. as an Influencer

Commerce4 min read

The Importance of Registering Your Company in the U.S. as an Influencer

Explore the importance of protecting your personal brand as an influencer or content creator and the advantages of registering your company in the United States. We analyze trends in personal branding, market data and statistics, and the legal and fiscal benefits of establishing an LLC or corporation in the U.S.