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Open a Branch Office in the United Kingdom

Take advantage of a strong economic environment and a proactive approach to foreign investment in the UK to establish your branch office with ease.

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Branch office in United Kingdom

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Foreign investors can benefit from a robust UK economy and a favourable investment stance. The process must comply with the UK Companies Act 2006, which governs company law. While the UK favours foreign investment, some restrictions apply for countries outside the EEA. Our branch office formation packages include registration, bank account setup, and VAT registration, enabling you to leave the entire formation procedure to our skilled team.

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United Kingdom Branch Registration Requirements

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A certified copy of the parent company’s Certificate of Incorporation

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A certified copy of the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the parent company

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Companies House doesn’t require branch Accounts; however, accounting requirements for the parent company differ based on whether it was incorporated in an EEA or non-EEA state.

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If the parent company must prepare, disclose, and deliver its accounting documents under national law, the same applies in the UK and must be filed with Companies House. No audit is needed unless specified by parent law.

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A certified copy of the parent company’s Certificate of Good Standing

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If the parent company must prepare accounts under its law, a copy of its latest accounts is required.

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The branch must register for VAT and PAYE with HMRC and file quarterly VAT returns and annual tax returns.

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The following types of office are available in the UK:

  • Virtual offices in Central London or Hertfordshire offer off-site communication, including telephone, fax, and mail forwarding.
  • Registered offices provide a correspondence address for the branch
  • Serviced offices include necessary business services and are ready for immediate occupation.

360 degree support for your incorporation requirements

  • Company Formation
  • Open a subsidiary
  • Open a Branch
  • Offshore Companies
  • Accounting
  • Recruitment Service
  • Serviced Offices
  • Banking Service
  • Trademark Registration
  • Business Reports
  • Immigration & Visa Advice
  • Domain Registration
  • Business Planning
  • Merchant Service
  • Reputation Management
  • Virtual Offices

360 degree support for your incorporation requirements

  • Company Formation
  • Open a Subsidiary
  • Open a Branch
  • Accounting
  • Immigration & Visa Advice
  • Banking Service
  • Serviced Offices
  • Recruitment Service
  • Business Planning
  • Merchant Service
  • Business Reports
  • Virtual Offices
  • Trademark Registration
  • Reputation Management
  • Domain Registration

FAQs

Yes, foreign companies can open a branch in the UK. The branch must be registered with Companies House and comply with UK company laws, particularly the Companies Act 2006. Our team manages the entire formation process on your behalf. 

You will need: 

  • A certified Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company 
  • A Certificate of Good Standing 
  • A certified Memorandum & Articles of Association 
  • The latest accounts of the parent company, if applicable under local law 

Yes, but only if the parent company is legally required to prepare and file them in its home country. These documents must then be submitted to Companies House. No UK audit is necessary unless required by the parent company’s jurisdiction. 

 Yes. If your branch is trading in the UK, you must register for: 

  • VAT, and file quarterly returns 
  • PAYE, if hiring staff, along with Real Time Information (RTI) submissions 

You can choose from: 

  • Virtual offices (e.g., in Central London or Hertfordshire) 
  • Registered offices for official correspondence 
  • Serviced offices that come fully equipped and ready for use 
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