Tax & International Businesses

More and more businesses are finding themselves navigating the global tax landscape, and it is crucial for any business with an international presence to ensure its global tax compliance is efficient and accurate.

Expanding Overseas

Are you a UK-based business seeking to explore new opportunities abroad? Perhaps seeking new markets, cheaper inputs or skilled employees. If so, expanding overseas presents exciting prospects.

In our increasingly interconnected world, businesses must navigate the complex global tax landscape to ensure ongoing compliance in new territories which may have tax systems that are vastly different to the UK.

Whether your plans involve simply selling into another territory or opening branches or subsidiaries with a significant overseas presence, our team of international tax specialists stand ready to assist you. We offer a wide range of services designed to ensure your success, including:

Cross-border tax planning, considering tax residency or permanent establishment rules.
Reviewing double tax treaties and advising on withholding taxes.
Assisting with the development of transfer pricing strategies.

In addition, our Indirect Tax Team can assist with VAT and other indirect tax issues that may arise from expanding overseas and our Global Mobility Tax Team can assist with the international tax issues from assigning UK staff abroad.

Coming to the UK

For international businesses eyeing the vibrant UK market or hoping to access its experienced talent pool, understanding and navigating the UK tax system is crucial. James Cowper Kreston has a proven track record of helping international businesses establish a strong presence in the UK while optimising their tax position.

We offer comprehensive services, including structuring your UK operations, transfer pricing compliance with the ever increasingly complex UK tax legislation across both direct and indirect taxes and helping our clients access tax incentives including Research and Development tax relief to maximise their potential.

In addition, if you are moving people to the UK, our Global Mobility Tax Team can assist with briefing inbound employees on their tax and social security position, and handling their tax registration and filing of tax returns, to ensure full compliance with the UK tax rules.

Why choose us?

At James Cowper Kreston, leveraging our years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of both UK and international tax regulations (with the support of our Kreston Global network), we can guide you through the intricate tax landscape of international business. We will collaborate with you to provide tailored solutions that are simple, fit for purpose and fully compliant.

Whether you are a UK-based business expanding overseas, an overseas company entering the UK market, or a well-established global player, our team of experienced tax advisers are here to assist you.

Meet some of the Business Tax Team