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Setting up business in the UK

Supporting your overseas expansion

In an increasingly global marketplace, many businesses are looking to extend  their interest beyond their home country. If you are considering the UK as a possible location for your business expansion, we can help you.

We can provide you with a full range of professional services to assist you in the set-up of your UK business operations.

Our dedicated team of experts will liaise with you on a regular basis and our services and advice will be proactive and relevant, adding value to your business. We have successfully helped many foreign companies to establish their businesses in the UK.

Assisting you with your company formation

We are able to assist you with every aspect of your company formation and set up in the UK. We understand every client situation is different. We will work closely with you to ensure we understand your business needs, will ascertain the range of services most relevant to you, and establish the level of involvement you require from us.

Several legal structures are available for running a business in the UK including:

  • a UK company, often a subsidiary of your ultimate holding company;
  • a branch or representative office of the parent organisation; or
  • a limited liability partnership.

We can help you decide which structure is best suited to your needs and can provide assistance to set up your chosen structure. Our reliable and responsive company secretarial services team will attend to all registration formalities, and all compliance aspects following registration.

These services can include:

  • use of the premises address of one of our member firms as the registered office of your company;
  • maintenance of statutory records; and
  • preparation and filing of Annual Returns.

Dealing with your UK tax issues

Your company will be subject to UK taxes if it is resident or carries on trade in the UK. We can advise you on your group structure, including planning the repatriation of profits to help minimise your UK tax liabilities.

We can also assist in tax planning for your personal tax liability which will be affected by your residence status in the UK. Early tax planning is essential in both cases before your arrival in the UK. Our tax experts have extensive experience in advising both businesses and individuals on international tax issues.

VAT and Duty

All businesses over a certain turnover must register for the purposes of VAT. Our experienced VAT team can arrange for your organisation's registration and provide ongoing support with what can often be a complex issue.

Involvement in a new venture may provide you with opportunities for VAT and duty savings if you seek specialist advice from the outset.

Supporting you with a range of services

We can advise you on the most appropriate records and systems for your company.

Our services include:

  • Bookkeeping - from basic records to trial balance;
  • Management accounting - regular tailored reports to assist you with effective decision making;
  • Payroll - calculation, payment and compliance;
  • Audit services - advice and assistance on statutory auditing;
  • Accounts preparation - statutory accounts required for submission at UK Companies House; and
  • Banking arrangements - assistance with opening a UK account.