Stephen Wares

Stephen Wares

VP Business Development, Global Business Solutions
Palo Alto, California

I am Vice President Business Development for our Global Business Solutions team based in Palo Alto, California.

I have more than 20 years’ experience helping US based technology companies with their international expansion activities including everything from legal entity set up through accounting, tax, compliance, payroll and HR.

My primary role is to help companies understand their options for setting up and operating globally and how to achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

What I Do

  • Help US based companies understand their options for expanding their operations globally.
  • Identify key issues that need to be addressed in order to successfully execute an international expansion plan.
  • Deliver practical guidance on international payroll, accounting, tax, compliance and HR issues to enable companies to understand the operating framework in any of their target market countries.
  • Provide pros and cons of a variety of different business models when operating in a multi-country environment.

My Clients

  • US based technology companies with international sales and support offices in multiple countries
  • Businesses with headquarters outside the UK
  • Technology companies
  • International manufacturers

My insights 

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CCW Business Solutions vs EOR service provider: A cost comparison for global hiring
A breakdown of the cost and risk differences between CCW's payroll and EOR models, helping you make a more cost-effective choice for global hiring.
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Employer of Record
Explore the key signs that an EOR model may be creating cost, compliance and growth challenges as your international expansion matures.
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EOR vs subsidiary for visa sponsorship
EORs are quick, but a UK subsidiary is the safer bet for sponsorship, compliance and scale.
A team analyzing data and developing new product during a meeting
CCW Business Solutions vs EOR service provider: A cost comparison for global hiring
A breakdown of the cost and risk differences between CCW's payroll and EOR models, helping you make a more cost-effective choice for global hiring.
woman looking at laptop doing work on paper
Employer of Record
Explore the key signs that an EOR model may be creating cost, compliance and growth challenges as your international expansion matures.
woman-walking-past-office-meeting-rooms
EOR vs subsidiary for visa sponsorship
EORs are quick, but a UK subsidiary is the safer bet for sponsorship, compliance and scale.