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Setting up in the UK: Branch vs Subsidiary

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Deciding whether to open a branch vs subsidiary  

International businesses moving to the UK must choose between creating an overseas branch or setting up a subsidiary. Both options have numerous advantages and disadvantages, but how can you be sure which is the best choice with a branch vs subsidiary in the long term? 

Read Goodwille’s detailed guide to discover whether the establishment of a new branch or subsidiary will be the most beneficial to your business. The guide features answers to the following questions: 

  • What is a subsidiary company?
  • What is a branch?
  • What is the difference between a subsidiary and a branch?

It also lists the key elements to consider when setting up a subsidiary company or branch.