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Explore important topics for all businesses expanding into the UK.

Recruit expert talent in the UK

The UK has a large, diverse and highly skilled workforce and a sophisticated recruitment industry to help you to access it.

Business bank accounts in the UK

A UK bank account gives your business credibility and is simpler and cheaper than making overseas bank transfers. The UK has many banks that offer business accounts to international businesses and entrepreneurs.

Selling from the UK to other countries

If you want to use the UK as a base to export to other markets, information and support is available. This can help you understand trade regulations and make the most of UK free trade agreements.

Register for tax and claim tax allowances

Understand your tax responsibilities and allowances as a business setting up in the UK.

Know UK employment regulations

You'll need to be aware of UK employment law and your duties as a UK employer.

Types of UK visas

There are a range of visas available for people visiting, working, and setting up a business in the UK.

Set up and register your business in the UK

Setting up or expanding your business into the UK is straightforward, and you'll typically choose to set up as either a branch, subsidiary or joint venture. See definitions and advantages and disadvantages for each of these business types.

How to find a business property in the UK

Finding the right property in the right location - near customers, staff, transport hubs and supply chains - can be important to your success.

Incentives, funding and support

The UK has an extensive research infrastructure with strong industry links. If you're an ambitious, innovative company that wants to expand in the UK market, you can benefit from incentives and tax reliefs. You can access funding in the form of grants and loans and connect with powerful knowledge transfer networks to develop your product.

Access to finance

As a global centre for banking and finance, the UK offers a broad range of public and private funding options to companies in all sectors. Whether you're a startup or well established, there are numerous routes to raising capital. Sources of finance to fund your expansion will fall into one of two main categories: debt or equity.

How to successfully expand your business and set up in the UK

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