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WONE / 100 BUSINESS SITUATIONS
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12 SITUATIONS
The lifecycle of cross-border business.
01
ENTER.
Entering another market
From first market consideration to entity setup, approvals, first hires, distributors and product launch.
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OPERATE.
Operating internationally
Keep an overseas business compliant, connected and commercially workable after entry is complete.
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SELL.
Selling and exporting across borders
Move from first overseas sale to distributors, shipments, regulated products, digital channels and export scale.
↗04
SOURCE.
Buying and importing across borders
Source internationally with stronger supplier, customs, contract, payment and supply-chain control.
↗05
INVEST.
Investing across borders
Structure, diligence, finance, approve and integrate investments, acquisitions, minority stakes and joint ventures.
↗06
GROW.
Growing internationally
Add countries, facilities, people, products and channels without letting the international business outgrow control.
↗07
CAPITAL.
Moving money across borders
Fund operations, repatriate cash, finance trade, manage currency and handle cross-border payments cleanly.
↗08
PEOPLE.
Managing people across borders
Hire, relocate, compensate, structure and exit people across countries while staying aligned with employment and tax rules.
↗09
STRUCTURE.
Changing international structure
Reorganise holding companies, migrate entities, change supply-chain arrangements and streamline groups across borders.
↗10
PROTECT.
Protecting the international business
Protect IP, data, reputation, regulatory status and economic value across multiple jurisdictions.
↗11
RESOLVE.
Dealing with cross-border problems
Act when disputes, investigations, defaults, fraud or deadlocks threaten international operations.
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EXIT.
Exiting, closing or divesting
Sell an overseas entity, wind down operations, withdraw from a market and clear residual liabilities properly.
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100 MOMENTS
The right professional help becomes clearer once the business situation is understood.
ALL MOMENTS
Browse all 100 business situations.
001
Choose the right form of presence
Choose the right form of presence can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗002
Set up a new company
Set up a new company can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗003
Register a branch or representative office
Register a branch or representative office can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗004
Obtain the first licences and approvals
Obtain the first licences and approvals can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗005
Open the first local bank account
Open the first local bank account can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗006
Hire the first local employees
Hire the first local employees can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗007
Appoint a distributor or commercial agent
Appoint a distributor or commercial agent can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗008
Launch a regulated product or service
Launch a regulated product or service can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗009
Move an existing contract into the new market
Move an existing contract into the new market can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗010
Prepare for the first day of operations
Prepare for the first day of operations can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗011
Keep the entity in good standing
Keep the entity in good standing can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗012
Run monthly accounting and reporting
Run monthly accounting and reporting can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗013
Meet recurring tax obligations
Meet recurring tax obligations can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗014
Maintain payroll and employer compliance
Maintain payroll and employer compliance can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗015
Renew licences and registrations
Renew licences and registrations can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗016
Update board and statutory records
Update board and statutory records can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗017
Manage local contracts and renewals
Manage local contracts and renewals can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗018
Coordinate group reporting across countries
Coordinate group reporting across countries can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗019
Review controls before the next growth phase
Review controls before the next growth phase can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗020
Start exporting to a new country
Start exporting to a new country can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗021
Choose a distributor or reseller model
Choose a distributor or reseller model can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗022
Draft cross-border customer contracts
Draft cross-border customer contracts can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗023
Set import/export terms and Incoterms
Set import/export terms and Incoterms can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗024
Understand product and labelling rules
Understand product and labelling rules can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗025
Plan customs classification and duties
Plan customs classification and duties can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗026
Set pricing, invoicing and collections
Set pricing, invoicing and collections can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗027
Protect brand and IP in the destination market
Protect brand and IP in the destination market can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗028
Decide when sales require a local entity
Decide when sales require a local entity can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗029
Source from a new overseas supplier
Source from a new overseas supplier can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗030
Negotiate an international supply agreement
Negotiate an international supply agreement can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗031
Import equipment or inventory
Import equipment or inventory can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗032
Review customs and landed-cost exposure
Review customs and landed-cost exposure can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗033
Arrange supplier payments and FX
Arrange supplier payments and FX can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗034
Protect against supplier failure
Protect against supplier failure can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
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Build a multi-country supply chain
Build a multi-country supply chain can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗036
Resolve an import or delivery disruption
Resolve an import or delivery disruption can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗037
Acquire a company overseas
Acquire a company overseas can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗038
Buy a minority stake
Buy a minority stake can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗039
Create a joint venture
Create a joint venture can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗040
Invest into a project or asset
Invest into a project or asset can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗041
Run cross-border due diligence
Run cross-border due diligence can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
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Structure acquisition finance
Structure acquisition finance can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗043
Plan signing and closing
Plan signing and closing can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
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Integrate the business after closing
Integrate the business after closing can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
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Add a second country
Add a second country can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗046
Open another facility or office
Open another facility or office can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗047
Scale international headcount
Scale international headcount can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗048
Add a new product line overseas
Add a new product line overseas can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗049
Expand through a strategic partner
Expand through a strategic partner can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗050
Reorganise the regional operating model
Reorganise the regional operating model can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗051
Centralise selected group functions
Centralise selected group functions can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗052
Prepare for a larger financing round
Prepare for a larger financing round can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗053
Build a multi-country growth plan
Build a multi-country growth plan can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗054
Fund a new overseas subsidiary
Fund a new overseas subsidiary can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗055
Move cash between group companies
Move cash between group companies can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗056
Set up intercompany funding
Set up intercompany funding can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗057
Arrange working capital
Arrange working capital can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗058
Open banking relationships in another market
Open banking relationships in another market can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗059
Manage cross-border payments
Manage cross-border payments can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗060
Reduce FX exposure
Reduce FX exposure can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗061
Repatriate dividends or sale proceeds
Repatriate dividends or sale proceeds can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗062
Hire in a country with no existing entity
Hire in a country with no existing entity can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗063
Move an executive across borders
Move an executive across borders can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗064
Set up international payroll
Set up international payroll can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗065
Review permanent-establishment risk from remote staff
Review permanent-establishment risk from remote staff can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗066
Design expatriate compensation
Design expatriate compensation can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗067
Manage visas and work permits
Manage visas and work permits can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗068
Terminate an international employment relationship
Terminate an international employment relationship can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗069
Align benefits across countries
Align benefits across countries can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗070
Move ownership to a new holding company
Move ownership to a new holding company can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗071
Merge or simplify group entities
Merge or simplify group entities can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗072
Transfer assets between jurisdictions
Transfer assets between jurisdictions can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗073
Move contracts to another group company
Move contracts to another group company can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗074
Change the regional headquarters
Change the regional headquarters can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗075
Separate a business line
Separate a business line can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗076
Prepare the group for investment or sale
Prepare the group for investment or sale can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗077
Restructure after a regulatory or tax change
Restructure after a regulatory or tax change can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗078
Register and protect a brand overseas
Register and protect a brand overseas can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗079
Protect technology and other IP
Protect technology and other IP can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗080
Review international data flows
Review international data flows can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗081
Strengthen sanctions and AML controls
Strengthen sanctions and AML controls can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗082
Screen a high-risk counterparty
Screen a high-risk counterparty can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗083
Review cyber and privacy exposure
Review cyber and privacy exposure can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗084
Place international insurance coverage
Place international insurance coverage can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗085
Investigate suspected misconduct
Investigate suspected misconduct can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗086
Respond to a regulatory notice
Respond to a regulatory notice can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗087
Handle a serious contract breach
Handle a serious contract breach can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗088
Recover money from an overseas counterparty
Recover money from an overseas counterparty can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗089
Manage a cross-border fraud concern
Manage a cross-border fraud concern can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗090
Prepare for arbitration or litigation
Prepare for arbitration or litigation can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗091
Preserve assets and evidence
Preserve assets and evidence can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗092
Resolve a shareholder or joint-venture dispute
Resolve a shareholder or joint-venture dispute can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗093
Coordinate enforcement across jurisdictions
Coordinate enforcement across jurisdictions can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗094
Close an overseas entity
Close an overseas entity can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗095
Exit a distributor relationship
Exit a distributor relationship can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗096
Sell a foreign subsidiary
Sell a foreign subsidiary can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗097
Wind down a local operation
Wind down a local operation can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗098
Terminate employees on exit
Terminate employees on exit can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗099
Repatriate remaining cash and assets
Repatriate remaining cash and assets can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
↗100
Complete final tax, regulatory and statutory closure
Complete final tax, regulatory and statutory closure can involve several connected decisions across markets. WONE helps identify the relevant workstreams, local responsibilities and the sequence in which they need to move.
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