Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax regulations governing contractor classification, tax withholding, and reporting requirements for international contractors
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for worker classification to ensure proper differentiation between employees and independent contractors
Immigration and Nationality Act: Federal legislation governing work authorization requirements and visa considerations for international contractors
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Federal law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials and establishing standards for international business conduct
State Labor Codes: State-specific regulations governing worker classification, rights, and obligations that may affect contractor relationships
State Independent Contractor Tests: State-specific criteria and tests used to determine proper classification of independent contractors
State Tax Regulations: State-specific tax requirements and obligations applicable to independent contractor relationships
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability and scope of non-compete and confidentiality provisions
Local Labor Laws (Foreign): Labor laws and regulations of the contractor's home country that must be considered in the agreement
International Tax Treaties: Bilateral or multilateral tax agreements between the US and other countries affecting taxation of international contractors
Data Protection Laws: International data privacy regulations (such as GDPR) affecting data handling and protection requirements
Export Control Regulations: Laws governing the export of technical data, services, and intellectual property across borders
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: International and domestic regulations designed to prevent money laundering through business transactions
International Banking Regulations: Rules governing international payments, currency exchange, and financial transactions with foreign contractors
