Considering Expanding your Business Overseas?
If you’re operating in a saturated market or you’ve identified potential growth opportunities by expanding into new territories, you will undoubtedly be assessing the return on investment by trading globally.
Advice on Overseas Business Expansion
Ease of travel, increased communications and international trade have made the global market much more accessible to most businesses. However, it is important to be aware of the international tax implications for trading overseas.
Our expert business advisors and membership of Morison Global – a global network of independent accounting firms, can provide additional support when co-ordinating overseas expansion. We can help to mitigate potential risk and gain an insight into your tax exposure when operating in specific markets.
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They helped every step of the way as we built an international business trading in 20 countries with offices in London and Singapore.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with and being supported by Ormerod Rutter, and the Partner Julian Dyer and his team, for 10 years now. They helped me incorporate my business when I worked from my bedroom and helped every step of the way as we built an international business trading in 20 countries with offices in London and Singapore. They can cover the whole gamut of accounting services and beyond and assist us with the smooth running of everything from payroll and tax returns through to complex business planning and reporting in multiple currencies an jurisdictions. What I have most enjoyed about the relationship throughout the 10 years is the blend of a personal touch, plain speaking and common sense. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or medium or large going concern.”
Jamie Stokes, Partner, River Partnership
Questions to Ask when Considering Expanding a Business Overseas
Our expert business advisors can help to answer your questions, such as:
How do I expand into an international market?
Expanding your business internationally opens you up to more growth. However, there is of course careful planning and preparation involved with this.
Careful consideration needs to be given to choosing which countries to expand into; looking at their tax systems and gaining insight into their market trends.
It is useful to establish local contacts and learn more about the market culture that you’re launching into.
We can guide you to build the right strategy for your business that best fits both your immediate and long term ambitions.
Whether you are further expanding into even more new territories or doing this for the first time.
We can help you enter your next foreign market with confidence.
How do I commission a multi-national audit?
Large multi-disciplinary networks are essential for providing global businesses with high-quality audits. WIth our international links we can help to serve cross-border accounting, auditing, tax and consulting needs.
What are the VAT implications on exporting?
Whether you are a business who imports, exports or an individual or organisation with international interests, we are here to guide you through the Brexit changes and challenges. Visit our Brexit Support Hub for indepth resources regarding the VAT implications on exporting goods or get in touch for a free consultation with our Brexit support team.
How can I fund an overseas expansion?
There are many ways to fund an overseas expansion including business grants, business loans, equity investments and even R&D tax credits. Get in touch with us for a free initial consultation, we would love to help you in this process of expanding overseas.
Will Brexit prevent my business expanding internationally?
Since the UK left the EU on January 1st, 2021, Brexit has presented both opportunities and challenges for different industries. To really answer your question we will need to learn about your business and your plans on international expansion to offer the most effective advice moving forward. Get in touch for a free consultation we would love to hear from you.
What are the tax implications for operating a business internationally?
If your business starts trading internationally, you need to be aware of many legislative and tax issues, both overseas and in the UK. Our team of experts can guide you in areas such as international tax, legislation, property tax and financial management.
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