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For more than 30 years, Malin Bergquist has helped foreign-owned businesses to pursue their strategic U.S. goals, and currently serves 40 international companies. Inbound clients typically are based in Europe, and have acquired, developed or opened subsidiaries in Western Pennsylvania. We also help outbound U.S. clients seeking a “soft landing” in countries such as China, Brazil, Mexico and Canada.

Client Successes – Among our European-based clients are:

• $200 million foreign-owned manufacturer of vinyl window extrusions – with operations in Pittsburgh, PA; Reno, NV; Dallas, TX; Canada; Mexico; and Chile.

• $160 million manufacturer of firefighter, mine and defense safety equipment – with operations in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Texas, California, Canada and Mexico.

• $120 million manufacturer of flooring cements and adhesives – with facilities in Pittsburgh, PA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; and Atlanta, GA. This manufacturer tripled in size overnight through an acquisition, where Malin Bergquist brokered an unusual agreement on the deal's structure with the Fortune 500 seller, providing the buyer with significant tax benefits.

The firm is a major sponsor of the German American Business Circle

Technical Know-How – What sets the group apart is its significant partner involvement, continuity of staff and a one-stop approach for tax filings and financial reporting, regardless of the number of countries involved. Our expertise includes consolidations, inventory systems and developing/monitoring financial and non-financial benchmarks. This requires an extensive understanding of financial reporting and generally accepted accounting principles in each country.

Knowledge and Connections – The firm’s international expertise has been featured in the Journal of Accountancy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Business Times and Business Magazine of Erie's Manufacturer & Business Association. We co-sponsor the German-American Business Circle and British American Business Council to create an economic development infrastructure to attract and retain international companies in the region.

Worldwide Reach –

Malin Bergquist is the exclusive regional member of CPAmerica International, one of the largest associations of CPA firms in the world. Through our affiliation, we have instant access to the expertise and resources of more than 2,500 CPAs across America.

CPAmerica is a business alliance of the Horwath International Alliance network, providing access to more than 140 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 100 countries worldwide. Through our membership in CPAmerica, Malin Bergquist offers clients unique access to national and international markets through an association of independent accounting firms that maintain the highest practice standards. As a client of our firm, you truly receive the best of both worlds:  the personal attention and sincere concern of a local firm and the knowledge and resources of an international association.

How CPAmerica compares with worldwide accounting associations (PDF)

International Business Expertise

• Developing tax-efficient acquisition, joint venture and disposition strategies
• Providing strategies for tax-efficient repatriation of foreign earnings
• Expatriate tax consulting and advice
• Foreign tax treaty analysis
• Transactional taxes
• Developing effective and operationally sound transfer pricing policies and documentation
• Researching export tax incentives and viable export plans
• Audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with local statutory accounting standards
• Audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Cities where our German clients are headquartered

Experience in These Countries:

• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• China
• England
• France
• Germany
• India
• Italy
• Mexico
• The Netherlands
• Puerto Rico
• Spain
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom