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Setting up in the UK

Overseas businesses thinking setting up in the UK. Let us help you with the regulatory, structuring, practical, commercial and taxation considerations you face. We already work with the UK subsidiaries of many international firms.

Linking in with The Department of International Trade and partnering with a firm of lawyers to provide all required services, we have acted for many businesses investing in the UK based from many different countries, including China, USA, India, Australia, Canada and throughout the Middle East.

Together with our full suite of accounting, taxation, advisory and outsourcing services we assist businesses setting up in the UK with the following:

The requirement to register a UK presence with Companies House
The most appropriate legal structure “branch vs Subsidiary” Read our blog "Setting up in the UK. Branch or subsidiary FAQs"
Incorporation of a limited company or setting up of a branch
Introduction to other advisers
Setting up of a UK bank account
Provision of an accounting and finance function including payroll
Audit of UK subsidiary
Accounting and Tax compliance and tax planning
Personal

If you are an international firm and would like to discuss setting up in the UK, please do get in touch with the team at DRG Chartered Accountants to find out more. We would be delighted to help.

Setting up in the UK brochure

Our specialist fact sheets

"My company has used DRG for a number of years. They are proactive and efficient with all aspects of their work. They keep on top of our tax and accounting requirements, and help with the development of our business strategy.

We view DRG as a key supplier and crucially a partner and would highly recommend the firm – in particular to other fast growing businesses."

David Folkman, Director

"I’ve worked with a number of accountants over the years and have never found another company who offers the same level of care, support and professionalism. They’re always on hand to offer advice and guidance, above and beyond the service that I pay for. I would recommend them wholeheartedly."

Joe Hill, Director

"Very supportive and friendly company from day one."

Outdoor Academy

"I have always worked as an employee so when I decided to set up my own business, I did not know where to start. DRG took the time to explain how working as a sole trader would be more beneficial to me setting up a limited company (which I had always thought was a requirement for running a business). They gave me practical advice on the records I need to keep as well as general guidance on setting up my business and helped me claim a large tax refund after my first year of trading."

Sole Trader

"I have been a client through a number of different ventures with DRG since 2007. They have proved the benefits of a local firm with Big 4 experience in providing sound business and tax advice by being accessible, having in-depth knowledge of my business and able to form good working relationships at different levels with me and my staff. We also enjoy the benefit of their excellent accountancy and payroll services. I couldn’t recommend them more highly."

Paul Dunn-Sims, Halcyon Home Care

"I have been extremely impressed with the service level and attention to my business."

Sherwood Event Services

"DRG provide excellent services to Extrinsica Global that enable us to focus on our priority – growing the business."

Extrinsica Global

"A professional service at a competitive rate. Perfect for small businesses."

Design & Technical Management

"We have used DRG since our incorporation. They have supported our development providing sound business advice on top of our accounting requirements.

They are proactive and helpful in responding to queries and I would recommend them to any prospective client."

Rob Farrow, Alchemy Fireworks Ltd

"Daniel and his team at DRG provide a friendly service and are always able to explain issues in clear terms."

Kensington Communication Consultants

"An excellent service, good advice – we would recommend."

Burnham Garage