Question 1

Taxation (VAT, sales taxes, annual taxes, etc)

Accepted Answer

• Management of corporate tax obligations in both France and the U.S., including income tax filings, VAT/Sales Tax registration, and compliance.
 • Optimization of tax structure to align with business model and funding stage.
 • Preparation and filing of annual accounts, tax returns, and local declarations.
 • Coordination with auditors and local tax authorities (IRS, State Departments, French DGFIP).

Question 2

Legal assistance

Accepted Answer

• Incorporation of subsidiaries, state registrations, and maintenance of corporate records.
 • Drafting and review of service contracts and intercompany agreements.
 • Annual legal maintenance (board meetings, minutes, annual reports, etc.).
 • Support for due diligence operations in the context of mergers/acquisitions.

Question 3

International development

Accepted Answer

• Assistance for founders and key executives in managing cross-border personal taxation (France / U.S.).
 • Optimization of compensation and stock option plans for executives and expatriates.
 • Support with personal tax returns and coordination with locally licensed advisors.
 • Guidance on expatriation, relocation, and residency-related tax issues.

Lisan Compliance & Taxes

Tax and legal support for international startups

A multi-level team effort