Why specialist legal advice is essential when you expand your business into the UK

If you plan to set up a UK company from your overseas location, you really should consider the benefits of specialist legal advice. Launching any business in the UK could be a legal minefield, and specialist legal advice for your new business will help you avoid risks and potential problems.

How will legal advice help with my UK startup?

Specialist business solicitors provide the essential assistance to ensure the right decisions are made when launching your UK startup. The type of legal advice offered includes:

Support with the creation of your company structure

This can be particularly important if you launch your company in partnership with others. You might possibly need a partnership arrangement or shareholders’ agreement drawing up to protect the value of investments made into your new business. Your legal expert also offers support and advice relating to the best structure for your business, such as opting for a limited company, partnership or limited liability partnership (LLP), or if you should consider a UK branch.

Help to narrow down your choice of suitable business premises

This is another important way legal advisors can help with the launch of your UK company. You need to understand all the terminology in any lease agreement, so you don’t get locked into a commercial rental agreement that is wrong for your business. Types of assistance offered could include reviews of landlord rent increase and service charge requirements and the use clauses relating to the property.

Sourcing loan financing and grant solutions

Grants, finance and tax issues can all be reviewed by your specialist legal advisor, who can also help you source suitable grant or loan financing to fund your new business over the initial trading months. There are a variety of different business financing solutions in the UK and your advisor will help you narrow down your options and inform you of any potential legal implications. Your legal expert will also advise you about tax liabilities in the UK and help you make decisions on tricky payroll and HR issues.

Setting up contractual terms

Companies selling goods or services in the UK have a number of legal obligations to meet. Your advisor can assist you in setting up the contractual terms under which your business will provide goods and services and also inform of any product liability issues that could arise in your marketing or sales campaigns.

There are many more ways in which expert legal advice can help smooth the launch of your UK startup. Goodwille offers specialist legal, HR, accounting and payroll support to overseas businesses planning a UK launch. Get in touch with us for more information on how we can support your business in the UK.