You are working as an accountant for a U.S. company, USco that designs and manufactures specialized equipment used in various manufacturing applications. Your company is contemplating expanding its operations overseas. The CEO has requested that you choose a country that has a tax treaty with the United States, analyze the impact of global expansion to your proposed country in several key areas, and prepare a report detailing your findings. Of particular importance to the CEO are the following areas for investigation:

1. What steps should the company take to expand to the proposed expansion country?