International Business Law
We have considerable experience in international business law. We advise overseas individuals and companies who wish to establish businesses in the UK or to use the UK and/or UK registered companies as part of their international operations.
International business law is a very complex field, but we are used to dealing with complex structures, communicating over time zones, and we have the flexibility to be available when and where our advice is required. This is why many overseas companies and individuals regard Bishop & Sewell as one of central London’s international business law specialists.
Our International Business Law Experience
For many years we have acted for non-resident individuals wishing to establish a temporary or permanent home in the UK, as well as those who, having been here for many years, need to shelter their assets from UK inheritance taxation.
International Business Law Services – Companies
For companies planning to come to the UK, we offer the following international business legal services:
- Setting up a branch office
- Setting up a UK company
- Acquiring a UK company
- Acquiring property to carry on the business
- Investment property
- Joint ventures
- Technology transfer agreements
- Employing local staff
- Exporting profits
- Product liability
- Planning and environmental law
Overseas structures:
- Tax shelter companies Offshore trusts Corporate residence
International Business Law Services – Individuals
For individuals planning to come to the UK, we offer the following international business legal services:
- Inheritance tax planning
- Personal taxation
- Pensions and incentives
- Immigration and employment procedures
- Buying or renting a home
- Movement of capital
- Property for investment
- Dealing in stocks and shares
- Insurance matters
- Personal and family problems