Compliance and Due Diligence

There are a myriad of regulations that must be considered in international business. Compliance with those regulations and due diligence efforts, education and training are critical for that compliance and the avoidance of liability.

Areas of Compliance

Industry Standards
Regulatory
Quality Assurance
Import and Export Regulations
Anti-Corruption Legislation and Treaties
Accounting and Reporting
Tax

Keston & Associates can assist in identifying areas of compliance, and designing and implementing your compliance and due diligence efforts. We can coordinate the work of the foreign professionals you need to engage to accomplish compliance in foreign markets.

Example:

We were asked by a medical device manufacturer to coordinate their entry into the Brazilian market. We coordinated this effort in the following areas:

Regulatory approval from the Brazilian agency ANVISA
Tax strategy
Compliance with consumer legislation
Market assessment
Identification, due diligence and negotiations re distributor