Columbia community members frequently travel and work outside of the United States to engage in a variety of academic, service, and research programs. Here you will find guidance for typical administrative, legal, and financial tasks that you may need while doing business abroad.
Common Tasks
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Getting Started
Get Started on International Operations by learning about planning and launching a variety of international activities, important legal matters, and special considerations.
- Learn about the Types of International Activities
- Plan for International Activities
- Launch International Activities
- Find Resources about Doing Business Abroad
Legal Matters
- Learn about Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Secure Local Legal Counsel and Other Experts
- Establish a Legal Presence Outside of the United States
Special Considerations
- International Travel Planning (website)
- Global Travel Resources (website)
Technology
Working Globally
Columbia community members frequently travel and work outside of the United States to engage in a variety of academic, service, and research programs. The following guidance briefly outlines key issues and resources for working globally.
Payroll and Tax
- Visit Columbia Human Resources to Learn about Benefits (website)
- Learn about Taxes While Working Abroad
- International Activities and Taxes
Travel and Expense
- Visit Columbia's Global Travel (website)
- International Mobile Services (website)
- Learn about International SOS Assistance (website)
- Visit Columbia Travel & Expense (website)
- Learn about Expenses and Receipts in Concur (website)
Managing Financial Needs
Find the financial and administrative processes that address the many special requirements of international operations.
Getting Started
- Learn about Roles and Responsibilities
- Request a Cash Advance for International Operations (website)
- Learn about Funding, Planning, and Budgets
- Find Columbia's International Site Codes (pdf)
Audit and Risk Management
- Learn about Internal Controls Best Practices
- Mitigate Risks in Your Area
- Learn about Fraud Awareness
Banking and Cash Management
Budgets
- Learn about Budgets and the University Budget Schedule
- View the Budget Structure
- Access the Budget Tool (via MyColumbia)
Buying and Paying
- Purchase Goods or Services while Abroad
- Learn about P-Card Set-Up and Modification
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- Learn about Foreign Payment Tax Considerations
- Pay International Suppliers from the U.S.
- Learn about Payments and Disbursements by Wire Transfer
- Receive International Payments and Set Up Wire Transfers
- Make an Emergency International Payment
- Getting Started with Reporting