For centuries, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been attracting foreign businessmen as a perfect place to start a new business or open a representative office of a foreign company. Registration process is simple, costs of running a business is relatively predictable if everything is done in a lawful and timely manner. However, if you come from outside the UK and plan to set up a company here, you would be interested to know how much you could be spending.
It is always good to know your expenses beforehand, but when setting up a business in the UK you would only know the final total when you are nearing the end of the registration and setup process.
Our team has been helping clients from all over the world relocate to the UK and open their company here. It is quite impossible to break down all the costs involved in registering a firm and paying associated charges, because there are so many scenarios. However, we asked Vasily Kluev, Account Manager from Imperial & Legal to talk to us about main costs of opening a company in the United Kingdom and about service packages that they offer.
If a new company does not plan to conduct any activity and will be dormant, then your costs will include only registration and company secretary if you need one.
Imperial & Legal offers a Standard Package starting from £285 which is ideal for dormant companies. It includes:
If your UK company will be active, costs of running a business will increase dramatically.
A trading business should go for the Imperial Package starting form £3800 in the first year and £2500 in the subsequent years. What’s included?
If your new business will have presence in the country, you might as well add the following costs.
Price will depend on the location and square footage. If you lease an office, you will also pay business rates and utility bills.
Only if you employ staff. When British say salary, they mean gross annual salary that includes income tax. Social contributions are calculated on top of that.
Only if required so by regulation authorities, if your business is regulated. It normally works as an annual subscription.
It can be Employer’s Liability Insurance if you employ staff. Or, if you deal with clients on your premises or have a shop, you must have a Public Liability Insurance.
Never underestimate this type of expense, especially if you start a new business and goods or services you offer are not known in the market. It is also important if you have a huge competition and the market for your product is oversaturated.
We have managed to cover only main types of expenses for opening a business in the UK as applied to three scenarios: a dormant company, a trading company without UK presence and a trading company with presence and employees in the UK.
Our experts offer full support in setting up and managing your business in the United Kingdom including costs and tax optimisation.
We will work with you to find a customised solution for your immigration, second citizenship, business, tax and other needs.
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