Quick Contact

Establishing a new business in the UK or a branch of an existing business involves a number of steps both legally and commercially.
The links below cover the principle activities a new company investing in the UK will need to follow and guides for how to proceed.

Registering A Business In The UK

Registering a business in the UK is a straightforward process.  It can take 24 hours to register a private limited company in the UK or 4 weeks to register a branch of your existing business in the UK.  The link below provides a useful guide to registering a company in the UK.

https://www.great.gov.uk/international/content/investment/how-we-can-help/register-a-company-in-the-uk/

Opening a UK Bank Account

The UK has numerous banks which international business can access to support new investors.  The link below provides a useful guide to opening a UK business banking account.

https://www.great.gov.uk/international/content/investment/how-we-can-help/open-a-uk-business-bank-account/

UK Company Taxes

The UK has a transparent taxation system which is applied consistently and overseen by HM Revenue & Customs.  The link below provides a guide to both the UK’s tax system and the possible tax incentives which support investment.

https://www.great.gov.uk/international/content/investment/how-we-can-help/uk-tax-and-incentives/

UK Employment Law

The Uk has a wealth of talent which can support your company to grow and straightforward employment laws which protect the rights of both employees and businesses.  The link below provides a useful guide to employing staff in the UK

https://www.great.gov.uk/international/content/investment/how-we-can-help/hire-skilled-workers-for-your-uk-operations/

UK Visas and Immigration

The UK operates a points-based immigration system to attracts overseas talent to work in the UK and a visitor visa system for short term business visits.  The link below provides a useful guide to the UK’s Visa and Immigration processes.

https://www.great.gov.uk/international/content/investment/how-we-can-help/uk-visas-and-migration/

 

 

Contact us today to find out why you should invest in Tees Valley

GET IN TOUCH