provide examples of operational and strategic legal issues facing international companies.

• Operational concerns include:
  • Process of starting a business involves activities such as registering its name, adopting the appropriate tax structure, obtaining licenses and permits, arranging credit, and securing insurance.
  • Making and enforcing contracts.
  • Hiring and firing rules.
  • Ease of closing a business or going out of business.
• Strategic concerns include:
  • Product regulation laws.
  • Product safety laws.
  • Legal jurisdiction.
  • Intellectual property.