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Export Guide
Policy Updates
Strategies to Mitigate Increased Tariffs
February 13, 2025
This guide outlines several strategies for businesses to manage and mitigate the impact of increased tariffs on imported goods. The guide covers three main approaches: avoiding tariffs, mitigating tariffs, and recovering paid tariffs.
Export Guide
Port of Virginia Incentives and Tax Credits
January 15, 2025
This guide provides an overview of the following grants provided by the Port of Virginia: the Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development (EID) Grant, the Virginia Port Volume Increase Grant Program (PVI Grant), the Virginia Barge and Rail Usage Grant Program (BRU Grant), and the International Trade Facility Grant Program (ITF Grant).
Export Guide
Export Regulations
January 15, 2025
All U.S. exports are regulated by the U.S. Federal Government. To comply with federal law, your company must determine which government agency has jurisdiction over its exports. The two most important export control laws are: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (U.S. Department of Commerce) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (U.S. Department of State).
Export Guide
IC-DISC
January 15, 2025
What is an IC-DISC? The Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) is a tax saving vehicle for U.S. exporters. Eligible U.S. companies can recoup or exceed their tax savings on exported product (and in some cases services) revenue by creating an IC-DISC.
Export Guide
Visa Requirements and Work Permits
January 15, 2025
When traveling to a foreign country, you may be required to obtain a business visa or travel visa. Visa requirements vary depending on the purpose of your trip, such as tourism, business, or employment, and the country you will be visiting.
Export Guide
Foreign Exchange and Currency
January 15, 2025
The value of the currencies can change quickly, sometimes between the time a deal is concluded and when payment is received. Exporters who choose to trade in foreign currencies can minimize foreign exchange exposure by using risk management techniques, such as spot exchange rates, forward hedges, options, etc.