Transportation Logistics

For more than a half century, Weiser has been the trusted advisors to the shipping industry. Because, our clients operate both domestically and offshore, we are well versed in the various international treaties and are able to advise our clients accordingly.

Our services cover a broad spectrum and include:

• Preparation of audited and non-audited (compilation and review) financial statements
• Preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns
       - Form 5471 (U.S. owners of controlled foreign corporation)
       - Form 5472 (transactions between foreign owners of U.S. entities)
       - Form 1120F (U.S. freight tax), taking into consideration treaty and non-treaty (exchange of notes) positions
• Tax advisory and consultation services
• Structuring of companies, both foreign and domestic (limited liability companies, joint ventures, etc.)
• Audits of foreign vessel owning companies
• Domestic and foreign management /shipping agencies
• Planning for public offerings
• Consulting with regard to:
       - Related party and transfer pricing issues
       - Sub-part F issues
       - Bond issues
       - Corporate inversions
       - Offshore trusts

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