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Breaking Grounds Beyond Borders: Unified Global Strengthens Ties with AmCham HK

Published: July 08, 2025

Unified Global at the Accounting and Business Show Asia

In a significant gesture of partnership and expansion, Unified Global's Chief Operating Officer, TJ Taruc, recently visited the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Her visit was as ceremonial as it was strategic as it marked a key milestone in our firm's history: aligning with one of Asia's most influential business communities.

She was accompanied by James Nolasco, Director for Marketing at Unified Global, as well as several other leaders from the firm, eyes all firmly set on providing broader tax, accounting, and business solutions to local expats and entrepreneurs.

Building a Gateway to Global Opportunities

As Unified Global continues its push to support U.S. citizens and asset managers in Hong Kong with tax and compliance solutions, this visit signals our firm's commitment to building deeper local roots. The COO's discussions with AmCham HK leaders focused on emerging trends in expatriate tax compliance, multi-state reporting challenges, and the importance of trusted advisory relationships in high-stakes regulatory environments.

Hong Kong is a gateway to Asia's financial markets - and a critical hub for Unified Global's offshore and onshore strategies. The firm's recent collaboration with AmCham HK figures reinforces its core principle: that global growth comes with the commitment to present, persistent, and proactive collaboration.

Whether it's Form 1040 support for U.S. expats or IRS 1065 compliance for foreign asset managers, Unified Global is investing in the networks, territories, and alliances with the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong that allow us to deliver unmatched value.

Women Leaders in the World of Offshore Services

Another agenda in Unified Global's visit to AmCham HK was to partake in the Panel: Women Leading in Professional Services. The roundtable discussion involved other powerhouses in global professional services: Laura Buchanan, Chief Client Officer of the Brunswick Group; Jessica Cutrera, President at Leo Wealth; Courtney Chiang Dorman, Managing Partner of the Americas at the Brunswick Group; and Lisa Foley, Asia Pacific Managing Partner of the Brunswick Group.

The afternoon talk tackled how women-run leadership in today's business landscape grounds itself on resilience, reputation, and most importantly, results. Panelists shared perspectives on navigating complex client demands, building trust in high-stakes industries, and adapting leadership styles to meet the shifting expectations of global markets.

As Unified Global COO, TJ Taruc, put it: “It's clear from the discussion that the same qualities driving women leaders forward – foresight, empathy, and adaptability – are the very traits we put forth for our clients.” She added...

“We are not training skilled women specialists, but the next women leaders. I am here to make sure I am not the last of my kind.”

Certainly, Unified Global's recent flights to Hong Kong are just the few firsts of many more in the future, as we look to lend a stronger hand to the AmCham Community Hub

For clients eyeing growth in Asia, or for U.S. taxpayers navigating foreign jurisdictions, this recent excursion by Unified Global is a clear sign of what you can expect: we're here and we're ready to break new grounds!

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