Are you looking to expand into the UK market for the first time, or assessing where best to grow your international footprint?
The UK remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for international businesses seeking to expand, invest, establish a foothold in Europe or access global markets. With a stable legal framework, a transparent regulatory environment and strong access to capital markets, it offers a compelling platform for growth across a wide range of sectors.
Navigating company formation, taxation, employment law and regulatory requirements can feel complex – but with the right local insight, it doesn’t need to.
We work alongside international clients to support their UK operations at every stage of their journey, from initial planning through to ongoing compliance and growth.
This includes advising on company formation, acting as a UK registered office, and providing outsourced finance and accounting support. Our global team delivers practical, tailored solutions and works with you as a strategic growth partner, giving you clarity and confidence to achieve your business objectives.
Whether you are establishing a UK subsidiary, importing goods, supplying services into the UK market or making an investment, we can help.
Whether you are considering setting up a business in the UK, importing goods or supplying services into the UK market, there are a number of issues you must consider.
Download our ‘Setting up your business in the UK’ guide for answers to the most common questions we see, along with practical guidance on business structures, cross border transactions, share options, and more. You can also hear directly from our Senior Partner in the video below on why the UK continues to be a popular destination for businesses.
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Setting up your business in the UK
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For Singapore companies, the UK represents the ideal location for businesses with an interest in expanding their operations to Europe, because of confidence and familiarity with language, legal system, and business practices.
Helmi Talib, Managing Partner, Kreston Helmi Talib, Singapore
Latin American investors are attracted by legal certainty, allowing them to project investment results over the long term and feel confident their assets will be protected and private property respected. The UK’s financial institutions offer project financing with lower interest rates and greater flexibility. Language and security are also significant factors.
Francisco Bracamonte, Kreston BSG, Mexico
The UAE-UK financial relationship is built on deep historical foundations. Both are leaders in the fintech revolution, with the UK’s fintech expertise complementing the UAE’s digital transformation agenda. UAE businesses are attracted to the UK for its access to other markets, adding a prestige value, and its global business centre brand. Investors in residential and commercial real estate are also seeking popular and very well-known addresses.
Sudhir Kumar, Senior Partner & Head-Corporate Communications-Kreston Menon, Director-Kreston Global Board, Chair Kreston Middle East
Australian businesses operating in the UK often do so to gain exposure to a market that shares a similar culture and trading environment with Australia. The UK is considered a stable, like-minded business destination with low sovereign risk, making it an attractive option for expansion.
Michael Goodrick, Director, Business and Private Client Advisory, SW Accountants and Advisors, Australia
Kreston Reeves is a full service accountancy firm and we support our clients across the full spectrum of their needs. You can find examples below of some of the related services we often provide to international clients, but this isn’t an exhaustive list. If you are unsure, give us a call and a member of our team can explore opportunities with you.
We are also a member of Kreston Global, a network of accounting firms in over 100 countries. Our global specialists can work alongside you to achieve your growth goals wherever in the world you decide to do business.
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The UK remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for international businesses seeking to expand. It offers a stable legal framework, a transparent regulatory environment, and strong access to capital markets, making it a compelling platform for growth across a wide range of sectors. It is also an effective base for businesses looking to establish a foothold in Europe or access global markets.
There are a range of key areas that international companies must consider when setting up a business in the UK, including Corporate tax, VAT and customs duty, Financial reporting and audit, and Mergers and acquisitions. Navigating these areas, alongside company formation, employment law, and regulatory requirements, can feel complex, but with the right local insight it doesn’t need to be.
Kreston Reeves supports international clients at every stage of their UK journey, from initial planning through to ongoing compliance and growth. This includes advising on company formation, acting as a UK registered office, and providing outsourced finance and accounting support. Our team delivers practical, tailored solutions and works as a strategic growth partner to give businesses clarity and confidence in achieving their objectives.
Yes. We are able to help businesses across a range of UK entry routes, whether establishing a UK subsidiary, importing goods into the UK, supplying services into the UK market, or making a UK investment. Our firm’s international team provides practical, tailored advice to suit each client’s specific circumstances.
Corporate tax is one of the most important considerations for any business setting up in the UK. We have a dedicated Corporate tax team that can advise international clients on their UK corporate tax position. Companies should take specialist advice on their tax structure at an early stage to ensure their UK operations are set up in the most tax-efficient way.
VAT, duty, and customs are a key consideration for any international company setting up in the UK or trading with UK customers. Our VAT, duty and customs team can help international businesses with these issues. This is particularly important for companies importing goods into the UK or moving goods across borders, where the rules can be complex.
Financial reporting and audit requirements are a key consideration for international businesses establishing a UK presence. Our team can help determine your audit and financial reporting requirements, offering support and guidance tailored to your company’s structure and size.
Yes. We are a member of Kreston Global, a network of accounting firms operating in over 100 countries. This means our firm’s specialists can work alongside clients to support their growth goals wherever in the world they choose to do business, not just in the UK. For businesses expanding across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously, this global network enables coordinated, consistent advice across borders.
