UK BUSINESS EXPANSION

Your UK finance partner for expanding into the UK, from day one

The UK remains one of the most attractive places in the world to do business, but for an overseas company the first questions are the hard ones. At TaxDigit, chartered certified accountants in Guildford, Surrey, we take the time to understand your goals, then model the right structure and handle the setup, tax and compliance so you can focus on growing in the UK market.

From your first UK entity to ongoing operations, we manage the detail — company formation, VAT, payroll, corporation tax and Companies House compliance — while making sure your UK presence is efficient, low-risk and fully compliant from the start.

The problems we solve for you

Most overseas companies hit avoidable problems simply because the UK rules are unfamiliar. We remove that risk.

• Subsidiary or branch — we model both and recommend the most tax-efficient, lowest-risk structure.
• Setting up remotely — we register your company and verify overseas directors under the new ACSP rules.
• VAT and payroll — we handle UK VAT for non-established businesses and run PAYE for your UK team.
• Permanent establishment — we assess your UK tax footprint before it becomes a problem.

Why overseas businesses choose TaxDigit

We act as your single UK finance partner, so market entry is handled end to end under one roof.

• End-to-end UK market entry — formation, tax, VAT, payroll and compliance in one place.
• Chartered certified accountants who understand cross-border structuring, not just bookkeeping.
• A single, responsive point of contact that works across time zones.
• Proactive, plain-English advice that keeps your UK entity compliant as it grows.

Built around your UK growth plans

No two expansions are the same, so no two structures should be either. We look at your group, your goals and your UK activity, and advise on the most tax-efficient, fully compliant way to establish and run your UK operation.

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Frequently asked questions

Can an overseas company set up a UK company without a UK-resident director?

Yes. A UK company can be formed and run by non-resident directors and shareholders. We handle registration, ID verification and the UK registered office for you.

Should we open a subsidiary or a branch?

It depends on liability, tax and how you plan to trade. A subsidiary is a separate UK company; a branch is an extension of your overseas entity. We model both and recommend the best fit.

Do we need to register for UK VAT?

If you make taxable UK supplies, often yes, and overseas non-established businesses can have different thresholds. We assess and handle registration and returns.