Locate your business in the UK

Introduction

The UK is the most popular location for foreign direct investment in Europe. Overseas companies looking to establish a UK presence can seek help from UK Trade & Investment in managing their venture.

This guide sets out the processes and practicalities involved with locating your business in the UK. It includes tips on forming a company and how to handle employment, taxation and property issues. It also outlines the UK's transport and immigration systems and offers guidance on how to go about raising and managing your finances effectively.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Forming or registering a company in the UK
• Employment in the UK
• Taxation in the UK
• Real estate and utilities in the UK
• Transportation in the UK
• UK immigration for business purposes
• Raising capital in the UK
• Intellectual property and data protection in the UK
• Support from UK Trade & Investment for foreign investors

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