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While the impacts of the coronavirus are still spreading around the world, at NBSO Texas we are closely following the evolution of this situation, as well as identifying economic reliefs and solutions for foreign companies in the U.S.

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Texas is strong!
News from the Office

Our team remains positive and working to identify and share positive stories and solutions from local and global companies, who have helped or innovated during this crisis . If you want to contribute and share your story, solution or innovation with us, write to alamo@nbso-texas.com.
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COVID-19 resources
For Dutch companies in Texas and the US, we created a special section with informative links about COVID-19. Includes regulations about business, travel and health.
2020 Census
If you are living in the US, permanent or temporary, don’t forget to respond to the Census 2020. Find out more information about how to fill and dates.
Texas announces $50 million in loans for local small businesses
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19.
News
Company in North Texas is committed to supply massive masks
Prestige Ameritech, a company from Dallas-Fort Worth, will produce 2 million face masks a week, helping to address a shortage of personal protective gear in the state.
Alcohol distilleries in Texas collaborates making hand sanitizers
Several Texas distilleries are shifting from premium liquors business to producing hand sanitizers, in order to cover the high demand of this product amid the pandemic.
Dutch companies innovate during Coronavirus
Across industries, companies are identifying how they can make a difference in the battle against coronavirus in the Netherlands. From sanitizers to ventilators manufacturing, there is a full range of solutions that companies are offering and donating.
First experimental therapy tested in Houston
Texas is being the epicenter for the plasma therapy against coronavirus. Houston Methodist received FDA approval to become the first academic medical center in the nation to transfuse donated plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient into a critically ill patient.
Boskalis expands their presence in the US
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces the acquisition of maritime emergency response specialist Ardent Americas LL, expanding its presence in the US.
FAQ
In serving our clients, we frequently hear the same questions and concerns, which is very logical, looking at the fact that most entrepreneurs encounter the same challenges when doing business in Texas. In each newsletter we ask our experts to serve you with very detailed insights and advice.

Do you have a question that you'd like to have answered in this section? Let us know and send an email to office@nbso-texas.com .
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IRS: Tax Relief during Coronavirus

In order to help businesses and individuals affected by Coronavirus, US government has taken different measures to fight this situation. A Tax extension is one of them.
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