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The UK is an attractive place for foreign investment, driven by legal and administrative frameworks that make it easy for businesses to both set up and trade here. Most investors will be familiar with subsidiary structures that allow foreign companies to have a base in the UK, as well as alternative options such as branch companies or appointed agents and
distributors, all facilitating trade in the UK. Company set up is a straightforward process in our jurisdiction. Nevertheless, the key to setting up successfully is ensuring that the relationship documentation – which can range from outlining what the company does to service agreements for key individuals and employment contracts - is in place. These will help identify responsibilities, determine tax and other liabilities.
"...AS THE PANDEMIC HAS DEMONSTRATED, EMPLOYEES CAN WORK REMOTELY, FROM ANYWHERE. THIS RAISES PARTICULAR ISSUES
FOR THOSE COMPANIES THAT HAVE LOCAL AND FOREIGN STAFF. "
THE LEGAL CORNER MAGAZINE | ISSUE 001 SEPTEMBER '22 | ACROSS BORDERS HB 06
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