Trading with the UK during the transition period and in 2021
Information on the UK’s departure from the EU for international businesses that invest and sell goods and services in the UK
How to expand to the UK
Every year the UK government helps thousands of businesses expand to the UK. Therefore, we can answer common questions on visas, tax breaks and hiring skilled workers.
Highly skilled workforce
A deep pool of talent with top technical training, plus graduates from some of the best universities in the world.
Competitive taxes
Our business-friendly tax is the lowest in the G20, and our taxation rules are simple to understand.
Financial incentives
Access a market of over 60 million people, support for research and development and tax relief to encourage investment - the UK has many schemes to help your business grow.
Establish your UK business base
Understand how to establish a base for your business in the UK.
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Establish a UK business base
The UK has a straightforward planning process, and incentives to help businesses set up and expand.
Research and development (R&D) support in the UK
Benefit from the UK’s commitment to world-leading research and development.
Get support to move your tech business to the UK
The UK government’s Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) helps high-growth overseas companies relocate to the UK.
UK visas and migration
There are a range of visa options for investors and businesses looking to expand to the UK.
Register a company in the UK
Setting up or expanding your business in the UK is straightforward. You can choose how your company operates.
Hire skilled workers for your UK operations
The UK has a world-class pool of talent and business-friendly employment laws.
Open a UK business bank account
This will allow your business to make and receive payments in the UK without incurring foreign exchange fees.
UK tax and incentives
The UK has simple, clear laws helping make it the ninth easiest place to do business in the world, according to the World Bank.
Speak to us
Our teams are located in UK embassies, high commissions and consulates in cities around the world.
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