Legal, Accounting & Tax Advice for Franchises Looking to Grow and Expand Internationally- Together as One
Established in 1979, Alliott Global Alliance has lawyers, accountants, tax advisors and auditors in 100+ countries worldwide. Each professional is an expert in their own jurisdiction and acts as a regional or global solution provider to multi-unit franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, and master licensors and licensees looking to set up, grow or expand into new jurisdictions. Each office has been carefully selected for its specialist expertise.
True Global Reach
Located in all major countries, each of our professionals are specialists in their fields and will assist multi-unit franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, and master licensors and licensees to make more confident decisions when growing and protecting their businesses. Our professionals act for major global franchises in sectors such as food and drink, fashion, B2B services, real estate, entertainment, travel, sport, B2C consumer goods, beauty and health and fitness. We have worked with major brands including Wendy's, Arby's, Dunkin Donuts, Baskin-Robbins, Louis Vuitton, Zeiss and Office Depot
A Collaborative Global Multidisciplinary Team
AGA provides a “one stop shop” for franchisees and franchisors for domestic and international matters. Our team of specialist franchise lawyers and accountants comprises highly experienced professionals who advise on: intellectual property, commercial contracts and corporate matters, disputes, commercial property, HR & employment law, business planning, financial reporting, tax planning, sale valuations, bookkeeping and payroll and much more. Clients benefit from the experience and close personal and working relationships of AGA professionals who often act for the same companies in different countries. Many of our professionals bring expertise from having trained and worked at the big global consulting firms.
Service of a Uniformly High Standard Across the World
The Together as One service model ensures clients can count on a uniformly high service standard almost anywhere in the world. Expect responsiveness, clear communication, transparency and technical excellence when doing business in Berlin, Germany or in Brisbane, Australia.
Our Expertise in Implementing, Supporting, and Helping Franchises Grow
Master franchise agreements
Negotiating, reviewing and drafting franchise agreements, also covering sale and purchase, competition law, deposit agreements, lease and sub-lease agreements, “buy-back” and disclosure packs. We will also advise on termination and liquidation
Intellectual property
Intellectual property is a global initiative with far reaching consequences. We will assist with registering, filing, managing and protecting trademarks, trade secrets, finance and copyright
Technology Transfer (TT)
Closely related to knowledge transfer, TT allows knowledge and IP to flow from the franchisor to the franchisee to support and protect the life cycle of technology from inception. Our team can advise whether you need to adhere to certain TT requirements and regulations that may be in place in the country where you want to do business
Real Estate and lease negotiations
Lease negotiations play a vital role in any franchise growth strategy and our professionals can help negotiate the best deal to help your business succeed
International tax planning
We offer guidance as to the most appropriate tax structure to suit your international expansion strategies
Franchise tax compliance
Our members can advise on whether you need to pay franchise tax, levied on certain businesses operating in specific regions or countries
Dispute resolution and arbitration
We help to resolve disputes between franchisors and franchisees, including use of arbitration and the courts. AGA lawyers represent franchises in relation to trademark disputes and litigation, including enforcing the terms of franchise agreements
Set up and structure of a franchise network
We advise on all aspects of establishing a franchise network and developing an appropriate group structure, naturally extending to tax considerations. With experts in over 300 cities worldwide, we help with developing franchise networks in other countries
Accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and audit
Deep experience of the franchisee and franchisor sector will ensure full compliance in relation to tax and accounting, and will help mitigate tax liability. Advice extends to corporate tax, withholding tax, payroll, VAT/state and local taxes, tax planning, management accounts, statutory audit
HR & employment law
We can assist with drafting employment contracts and advising on any employment matters, including disputes with current or past employees
Financial Due Diligence
Due diligence is an important process undertaken to assess the suitability and potential profitability of a franchise opportunity. Our experts across 100 + countries can assess and guide you to make informed decisions
Data protection compliance
We provide advice on the data protection issues that can arise within a franchise network on a domestic and international basis
Public Authority registration
Our lawyers can assist with all the required legal documents and administrative processes needed to register a franchise with a public authority
Anti-money laundering regulation compliance
When buying a franchise, it is important to understand all related responsibilities regarding anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and where relevant put in the required measures to comply
Anti-corruption regulation compliance
Our team can advise on the anti-corruption regulations to consider ensuring legal compliance
Franchise expansion and tariffs
With tariffs and trade rules evolving rapidly, franchise businesses face ongoing uncertainty in cross border sourcing and supply chains. US policy decisions can also affect other jurisdictions indirectly. Our team provides localized legal and tax guidance to support your expansion plans or supplier adjustments. Local AGA offices can also help identify trusted suppliers, logistics partners, and franchise-supporting vendors to help you build efficient, compliant supply chains from day one.
Our Value Proposition
Make it easier for multi-unit franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, and master licensors and licensees to grow and expand into international markets
We take on companies’ compliance obligations to reduce worry and risk
Enable franchisees and franchisors to stay focused on their core business
A flexible, collaborative approach to service. Support is on tap whenever and wherever needed
A Single Point of Contact to coordinate advice from each global location as business scales up or down
Let AGA support you in growing and protecting your franchise business across the world.
Meet AGA at Franchising Events
International Franchise Expo - New York
Representatives from The Executive Office and Alliott Global Alliance’s (AGA’s) member firms joined together recently in New York at the International Franchise Expo 2024.
This, the industry's premier event of the year, attracts over 6000 attendees over three days including entrepreneurs and prospective business owners from all 50 US states and 120 countries who meet with over 300+ exhibiting franchise brands and industry experts.
Our accounting, audit and legal specialists hosted a panel session to highlight AGA's expertise in supporting franchisors, franchisees, licensors, and licensees setting up or expanding into new jurisdictions.
For more information about how we can meet your franchise expansion requirements, download our brochure
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