The UK stands as a beacon of opportunity for global businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in Europe. Renowned for its strategic geographic location, the UK bridges the time zones between the US and Asia, offering unparalleled access to global markets. This, coupled with the country’s strong trade links, sense of security and position as one of the world’s largest economies, underscores its appeal as an investment destination.
The UK prides itself on a business-friendly environment, with minimal bureaucratic hurdles and a competitive tax landscape that together make it one of the easiest places to set up and scale up a business in Europe.
Key UK opportunities include:
- Access to a skilled and highly educated workforce
- Government support through funding, grants and business advice
- “Investment zones” offering business rate discounts of <100%
- Inexpensive and straightforward company set up process
- Robust common law legal system
- Convenient access to global markers
- Bridges US and Asia time zones
- Entrepreneurship
- Clear employee rights and regulations
- Hub/access into Europe post-Brexit
- Relatively easy for those based outside the UK to start/expand a business here
- Generous business visa opportunities
- Strong and stable economy
- Good infrastructure
- Tech hub
- Low rate of corporation tax
- Lower labour costs than many EU countries
- 12 Freeports
- Diverse, multicultural population
- 1st in Europe and 3rd globally for growing and scaling-up a business
- 8th in World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” Index
- 5th in global innovation index 2024 of WIPO
- Excellent investment and funding options
- Great place to live
- Excellent schools
- Open and welcoming approach
- Focus on sustainability to safeguard the future
As a full service business law firm, we can support you with your UK business set up – from company incorporation to visas, employment and commercial considerations. Please get in touch.
Madeleine Rhodes email:mrhodes@redfernlegal.com
