IMPROVED PROSPECTS FOR CROSS-BORDER INVESTORS

Official figures* show that record numbers of countries invested in the UK in 2009/10. The reasons why the UK is such an attractive place for overseas companies to do business are numerous, not least of which is the new government’s commitment to attracting and retaining inward investment. In a speech in July 2010 Prime Minister David Cameron said:

“We want Britain to be a place where companies can grow and succeed, where the world’s best companies thrive, where great ideas and innovations are turned into great products and where we have a world-class workforce.

We are determined to deliver the pro-business environment investors need; getting the deficit down to create certainty and stability, cutting business taxes, delivering flexible employment and cutting red tape and regulation.

Whether your company is established here, expanding here or relocating here, Britain is back open for business and it’s going to be better than before – and better than the competition.”

Here at GRM we specialise in providing expert legal advice to overseas companies and individuals who want to do business in the UK whether through exporting, or setting up a company, franchise or joint venture. And our strong network of relationships with professional advisers, Chambers of Commerce, Embassies and other official bodies overseas, also puts us in a position where we can provide advice and practical assistance to UK companies seeking to export or set up companies abroad.

If, in the current climate of new optimism about business, you are considering business expansion across borders, please do give us a call. We would be happy to talk through some of the issues and help make it possible.

Jan Hoppe