Whether you are an overseas organisation thinking of taking advantage of the UK’s favourable business environment and setting up here, or a UK business considering expanding your operations abroad, you will need expert advice and support to help you make a success of this important project.
Expanding overseas operations into the UK
The UK is an important market, and one of the largest global economies, Its business environment is regarded as not only one of the most attractive in the world, but also one of the most competitive. If you are considering the UK as a possible location for your business expansion, you need to get it right.
Ellacotts has been providing financial expertise and business consultancy to companies in many different markets and industries, both at home and abroad, for more than forty years. Many of the companies we advise use our premises as their registered offices.
We understand the complexities of the UK business environment, from raising finance to the comparative advantages of subsidiary companies and branch offices, from minimising UK tax liabilities to advising on interest, dividends and royalties, transfer pricing and management changes.
Ellacotts can advise on all aspects of expanding an international business into the UK, including:
- Advising on the most appropriate business entity
- Company formation and registration
- Setting up a registered office in the UK
- Potential partners, suppliers, distributors and competitors
- Raising finance
- Planning to minimise tax liabilities
- Registering for and minimising VAT and duty costs
- Outsourcing bookkeeping, management accounting, payroll and audit services
Expanding UK operations abroad
As a UK business you undoubtedly know your home market inside out. Operating in another country, however, poses a whole host of new challenges. How do you go about setting up the company? What are the taxation and legal requirements? Are grants available? Where should you locate your new business? These are some of the questions Ellacotts can help you answer.
Our approach is based on strong professional relationships. We gain a clear understanding of your commercial objectives and seek to introduce you to relevant contacts overseas. Our dedicated international team can advise you on:
- Local business environments
- Local politics and customs
- The best business locations
- Finance, grants and incentives available
- Taxation and tax-efficient business structures
- Industrial and commercial restrictions
- Auditing and accounting requirements
- Making contact with useful third parties
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