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Expansion from the UK
With CLA Global Limited, we’re well-placed to explore expansion opportunities for your business, ensure you hit the ground running and avoid unexpected complications. We can help in a range of ways.
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Compliance
Expansion into new jurisdictions may result in additional compliance requirements and complexities. We can help identify and meet obligations to prevent them from being an unwelcome distraction.
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Structuring
There are many aspects to consider when expanding internationally. They include the vehicle for entering the new jurisdiction and the wider options for the group, such as where to hold the IP and whether or not to use a holding company. Our dedicated team can help ensure a robust and efficient group structure.
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Financing and cash repatriations
As your business expands, the ability to flow funds through the group becomes increasingly important. We can help assess the options for profit extraction to ensure a tax-efficient structure.
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Managing risk
Our team can identify and mitigate risks around tax residence and permanent establishments, so you have processes in place to prevent unwelcome tax complications.
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Expanding to the US
The US is an important market for many businesses. It is vital that expansions are planned carefully. We work closely with our CLA Global partners in the US to help make the transition a success.
Get in touch
Speak to Alistair Shaw, Partner, Business Tax by clicking the button to request a call.
Frequently asked questions about expansion from the UK
Do I need an EU company now that the UK has left the EU?
Whether or not you need an EU company post-Brexit will depend largely on your customer base and regulatory requirements.
Although some businesses may be forced to move operations to the EU due to regulatory requirements, the UK remains an attractive market for most, as well as an excellent location for attracting investment with tax incentives for investors and investees.
Find out more about our International Tax Services.
What makes a good EU hub?
When setting up in the EU, the choice of jurisdiction should be focused on your business’s commercial needs. The driving factors are likely to be the availability of local talent or the ease of supply chains.
A business’s tax residence depends primarily on where it is incorporated, managed and controlled. Where the business operates in multiple territories and you have greater flexibility over your choice of where to incorporate and manage it, you can consider other factors. These include local tax rates, the complexity of local filing requirements, local employment law, cash repatriation and the availability of a tax treaty network to reduce double taxation.
Find out more about our International Tax Services.
Is S&W an international firm?
We’re a founding member of CLA Global Network Limited (CLA Global), a market-leading, mid-market, international accounting network of independent firms. CLA Global serves clients in over 100 countries, focusing on privately owned international businesses and their owners. Through this global network, we offer a truly international service and can support your business whether you are expanding overseas, moving into the UK or already operating internationally.
Find out more about our International Tax Services.