Latest Starting a business abroad Questions & Answers
Employing contractors abroad
We would like to engage the services of a South African contractor. Do we need to check their work permit and is it okay to pay them by credit card/bank transfer?
Starting a franchise in the Middle-East
We are establishing a franchise in the Middle-East, mainly for Dubai, Kuwait and the rest of the gulf area. Where can we find information about this niche area and about setting up such a business abroad?
Registering a company abroad
I am a retired teacher and have identified a business opportunity abroad. I can see that sole trader status makes the most sense, have done lots of forward preparation and research. I don’t need financial support and have an outline business plan. Not wanting to fall foul of UK or French authorities, do you recommend registering in UK then notifying local French or doing it the other way around?
Loans for business abroad
Can anyone provide some information on getting a loan in the UK for a business abroad, in particular South Africa. How do you go about it and which companies / banks provide these loans?
Starting a business in the UK from abroad
Can a U.S. citizen open a new business and have residency in the U.K. without becoming a UK citizen?
Registering in the UK, living in France
I need to know if it is possible to have a business registered in the UK with a UK address but the owners lives in France. All taxes would be paid in the UK and the business would only have UK operations but our residential address is French.
Setting up a business abroad.
How do I go about setting up a business abroad? I wish to use a bank outside the UK to hold the account: should I get legal representaion here or there?
Starting up abroad
I want to start a software company with a development centre based in Thailand and sales and marketing office in UK. Is it a good idea to register as an overseas company rather than a UK one?
Setting up from abroad
I am setting up a business from abroad. Will I be subject to UK income tax on these earnings?
How does temporary residency affect my status as a sole trader?
Can I legally run a business as a sole trader through the UK taxation and banking systems while living as a temporary resident in Australia and trading with clients in the UK and Australia? I am a UK citizen.
