BROCHURE BUSINESS SERVICES

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1 BROCHURE BUSINESS SERVICES

2 EUROPE AT A GLANCE Europe, which includes not only the 27 EU countries but Russia, Turkey and several other nations as well, is the largest economy in the world. It has been a steady growth market for years and it offers dynamic growth opportunities for American business. Strong Western European economies like Germany have expanded during even the harshest economic times; and less well developed Eastern European countries represent an interesting emerging market. ABOUT EURODEV EuroDev, established in 1996 with offices in The Netherlands and France, has a single, defining purpose to help midsized American companies expand their business in Europe. We have developed a proven, successful development model; and since our founding we have partnered with over 150 US companies to help them define and meet their European business goals. We have four operating divisions: THE BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION EuroDev Business Services offers a full range of back-office services European-wide. Our HR services help clients source some of Europe s most sought-after talent while helping to mitigate foreign employment risks and liabilities and act as their HR department in Europe. We also offer comprehensive VAT, financial, banking, logistics and warehousing services. The upshot? EuroDev Business Services helps companies save time and money, and grow their businesses in the most efficient, costeffective and flexible manner possible. Business Development - Sales & Marketing in Industrial, Retail and Healthcare markets Business Services Human Resource, Administrative and Logistic solutions Mergers and Acquisitions - International Buy Side and Sell Side Engagements Consultancy - Consulting Resources for all of our Services and Markets

3 HR OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS EuroDev Services is the European professional employment organization with offices in the Netherlands and France serving US companies with their HR needs across Europe. Our range of services includes: Recruitment, Employment, Human Resource Administration and On-boarding. We are a proud International Associate member of NAPEO; the American National Association for Professional Employer Organizations. RECRUITMENT EuroDev Services specializes in the recruitment and staffing of European employees for US companies for roles in the consumer goods, retail, medical and industrial markets throughout Europe. Our dedication to the recruitment of highly level employees for sales, marketing and technical positions combined with our practical business development experience ensures great accuracy when recruiting your staff. EMPLOYMENT Your goal is to fully concentrate on the development of your European business without worrying about the administrative and legal complexities of employment and dealing with a variety of HR vendors in each country you are active in. We provide you with a single source for all your European employment needs and have developed several employment models to serve your needs throughout Europe. HR ADMINISTRATION Among the services we offer are: Administrative services, including payroll processing, workers' compensation management, tax administration and reporting, management of employee sick time and expense administration. Benefits administration, including the handling of retirement pension plans, healthcare coverage, life insurance and meal tickets Legal compliance assistance such as job description development, drawing up employment contracts for individual European countries, communicating with government and tax authorities in individual European countries, local thirdparty legal document reviews, maintaining employee files, organizing immigration and work permits, and leave management. HR MANAGEMENT Our team of experts supports you with: Employee guidebook development Personal development plans Conflict handling Compensation plans / Benchmarks ON BOARDING We even support you during the on-boarding process of your employees in Europe and can facilitate: Office / home-office set up Mobile/ IP phone Laptop / computer Credit card Lease car

4 ADMINISTRATIVE SOLUTIONS VAT ADMINISTRATION Doing business in Europe can be highly rewarding. At the same time, operating in compliance with the continent's diverse local laws can present a serious challenge. That's one reason so many American companies turn to EuroDev for guidance about VAT administration. A dedicated EuroDev team can perform a number of tax-related functions. Among them are: Determining in which countries you have to register for a VAT number, and support the registration process. Filing quarterly VAT returns Communicating with local authorities on your behalf. Determining under what circumstances you can issue VAT-free invoices if you trade with certain European countries, and administering the invoices for you. Explaining under what circumstances you're eligible to file for VAT returns, and performing the filings for you. For instance, U.S. companies are eligible for VAT refunds on expenses for attendance at and travel to many European tradeshows and conferences. Similarly, certain expenditures for professional services, the servicing or maintenance of equipment and machinery, and the delivery of goods to a third party can be eligible for VAT refunds. We can explain in detail what expenses qualify, and help you track them. EUROPEAN BOOKKEEPING Our highly skilled team of experts has years of experience in international finance. Inventory administration. Handling accounts receivable. Tax liability consulting. Consulting on the permanent establishment of businesses or supplementary business entities. Chamber of Commerce registrations. The creation and production of annual reports. EUROPEAN BANKACCOUNT If you're a U.S. company expanding into Europe, you want to make it as easy as possible for customers and vendors to do business with you. One way to accomplish this is to accept and make payments in Euros through a European bank account. We can support you in the process of setting up such an account. With a European bank account: You're eligible for lower costs on transfers between European bank accounts. You aren't subject to currency conversion fees. Cash transfers within the European Union are processed within one working day-- a benefit that can boost your cash flow. Cash transfers outside of the European Union are processed within three working days- again, a benefit which can positively affect your cash flow.

5 OFFICE SERVICES & LOGISTICS EURODEV CENTER One of the ways EuroDev helps American SMEs gain a solid foothold in Europe is by helping them quickly and cost-effectively set up a European office. Located in the eastern Netherland s Almelo municipality, the EuroDev Center is just 20 minutes from the German border and close to four major European airports. This central location makes it easy for you to get to major European vendors, OEMs and end-users, and includes access to onsite warehousing and logistics services. The EuroDev Center is unique in that it only houses U.S. businesses. It s a great opportunity to share experiences and knowledge in a professional yet relaxed environment. VIRTUAL OFFICE If you don t yet have an immediate need for a physical presence in Europe, We offer a virtual office option whose functions are conducted in 8 languages. With it, you ll enjoy access to a: Remote receptionist. European-based answering service and voic system. European company mailing address. SITE SELECTION The decision to physically expand a business into a new market by setting up an office can be exhilarating. At the same time, it can generate an entirely new set of challenges. One of the most pressing is where to start. If your growth plans include Europe, you may be overwhelmed by the multiplicity of languages and cultures. What works best for your product or service? Who's likely to be most receptive? Over the years, we've developed a solid 5- phase method for helping them secure sites that help them gain a sound footing in Europe. WAREHOUSING Sometimes it's not enough to have boots on the ground. Whether your business expansion plans require physical space to store a few samples or a full line of merchandise, EuroDev can help; In-house warehousing space: We offer dedicated warehouse facilities and offices within our own EuroDev Trade Center an ideal option for smaller start-ups trying to break into the European market. 3 PL Matchmaking: Our pan-european network of suppliers means we can easily connect you with the right partner in the Netherlands, Germany or France Besides we offer a variety of logistic services Unload all incoming shipments. Prepare shipments of products and parts in packages and on pallets. Update stock control systems. Create delivery notes, freight bills and client invoices. Issue activity reports, including physical inventory counts.

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