Bridge to Growth can help source financial advice. This varies depending on the partner who provides the service but typically includes some or all of:
outsourced accounting services: the initial consultation, scoping through to the set-up of the accounting system is provided free of charge
international tax and VAT: initial advice on international tax and VAT rules, and cross-border arrangements
research and development incentives: free review of Research and Development activities that could be undertaken in the UK and subject to tax deduction
A number of partners within the region offer support within this service area:
EBS Ltd European Business Solutions
Partner details: EBS is one of the Founding Partners in the Bridge to Growth program and works only with foreign owned companies in the UK. Since 1991 EBS has been providing company set up and practical ongoing business support services specifically designed to help foreign owned companies become profitable in the United Kingdom in an efficient and effective way. The services cover all the sales office support and financial administration functions of a business all in one place, as well as many practical small services specifically for foreign owned companies. EBS has helped many types of businesses into the UK market, from small family owned companies to members of publicly quoted groups.
Bridge to Growth offer: through Bridge to Growth EBS offer two key services free of charge including company formation. This would involve the review of Company Names Register for the company's preferred name, formation of the Limited Company and appointment of the first Directors and Shareholders. The second service looks at the Company's Secretary and Registered Office which would be free for the first year to Bridge to Growth companies and at a discounted rate thereafter.
More information: contact Martin Williams or Helen Clements on +44 1926 79 70 00 or email martin.williams@ebs.ltd.uk or helen.clements@ebs.ltd.uk . Additional information is available here.
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Enlink
Partner details: Enlink can help businesses looking to either expend by establishing themselves in the UK or help to make changes with those whose existing UK based operation is not producing the results expected. This service is provided through practical assistance by locally sourcing everything needed to have a business ready to operate.
Bridge to Growth offer: through Bridge to Growth Enlink offer a variety of services including company formation with the provision of a Registered Office and company secretarial service, assistance with start up needs such as VAT registration and insurances, through to payroll, meeting room and hot desk facilities, a virtual office, direct mailing and office and finance functions. For Bridge to Growth companies a £500 voucher can be used towards any of Enlink's standard price list which could include the popular 'Ready to go' service package.
More information: contact Carolina Jonsson on +44 1926 405 511 or email carolina.jonsson@enlink.ltd.uk . Additional information is available here.
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Friend LLP
Partner details: Friend LLP is a long established independent accountancy firm based in Birmingham. Friend LLP acts for a significant number of inward investors from the USA, Europe, India and other parts of world, offering advise on a wide range of corporate issues affecting inward investors, ranging from corporate structures; cash repatriation and acquisitions of subsidiaries, to obtaining bank funding and financial management.
Bridge to Growth offer: through Bridge to Growth Friend LLP offer free initial consultation on the key tax considerations for an inward investor, a free consultation on corporate finance opportunities available, including possible acquisition tagrets, and also prepare the first two months' managment accounts and payroll for free.
More information: contact Iain Wright on 0121 633 2015 or email iain.wright@friendllp.com . Alternatively contact Denise Friend on 0121 633 2003 or email denise.friend@friendllp.com Additional information is available here.
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HSBC
Partners details: with headquarters in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world.In the UK there are 1700 brances and 160 commercial centres including many in the West Midlands. HSBC provides a comprehsenive range of service sincluding financial services, personal financial services, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking and markets.
Bridge to Growth offer: through the Bridge to Growth Programme, HSBC offer a number of services including a dedicated department for account opening, a business bank account with the small business tariff waived for eighteen months, pre-approved business cards for companies registered in the UK, free internet and telephone banking, locally based Relationship Manager and a fast track account opening for executives and employees.
More information: contact Anne Marnat on 020 7992 1638 or Sarah McCourtie on 020 7991 8515 or inwardinvestmentuk@hsbc.com. Additional information is available here.
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Prime Chartered Accountants
Partner details: based in Coventry and Solihull, Prime Chartered Accountants have been providing accountancy and business solutions to SMEs and owner-managed businesses for over 50 years. With experience in working with overseas owned companies, Prime Chartered Accountants provides a range of accounting and advisory services from general business advice to company secretarial and year end accounts, as well as installation, training and posting transactions into an appropriate accounting software package.
Bridge to Growth offer: specific services are offered to companies through Bridge to Growth including set up of the company and completion of documentation for the tax office, company secretarial and monitoring service, accounting software and installation, payroll set up fees and aspects of the Virtual Accounts Office (VAO).
More information: contact Kevin Johns on 07973 101267 or khjohns@primeaccountants.co.uk. Additional information is available here.
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RSM Tenon
Partners details: with over 15 years of experience working with inward investing companies, and a focus on advising entrepreneurs and growing companies, RSM Tenon has helped many entrepreneurs to expand and manage their personal and business interests internationally whilst advising overseas investors wishing to establish a base in the UK.
Bridge to Growth offer: through the Bridge to Growth Programme, RSM Tenon offer support in four key areas including outsourcing of accounts, HR and payroll; international tax and VAT; Research and Development incentives; and fund raising and venture capital. RSM Tenon's offer includes free set-up of outsourcing services, plus a free initial study of R&D activities.
More information: contact Emma Hanson on 07800 617191 or emma.hanson@rsmtenon.com or Paul Pownall on 07800 617122 or paul.pownall@rsmtenon.com. Additional information is available here.
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