ATC is a UK based International Tax Practice and Corporate Service Provider offering specialist tax advice to internationally geared client companies and private clients from our offices in London. Whether you are looking to develop or expand your business into the UK & Europe, or simply capitalise on the many advantages of including a UK based entity within your corporate structure, ATC can help and we encourage our clients and their professional advisors to view us as a one-stop professional resource in London.

The UK has many advantages, a few of which are outlined as follows:

1. According to the World Bank, the UK is one of the easiest places to set up and run a business in the World. The UK is ranked 6th overall in the World and 2nd only to Denmark in Europe.
2. According to the World Bank, the UK is ranked as 1st in the world in obtaining credit. The UK recognises the importance of access to finance as part of a business’ growth. Having said that, the UK in 2006 alone attracted and retained over one trillion US dollars of investment; the highest in Europe and the second largest in the world.
3. The UK is unarguably one of the oldest and most stable political environments in which to operate a business. The UK has an exemplary Regulatory environment ensuring stakeholder confidence in all aspects of business operations. According to Transparency International, the UK is one of the most transparent countries in the world.
4. The UK, as a major onshore economy, has one of the lowest tax rate environments for foreign investors. The top corporate rate will be 28% from April 2008, below most of the UK’s core competitors. The UK’s highest personal tax band, at 40 per cent, is one of the lowest in the EU.
5. The UK is the number one gateway to the European markets. The UK is a highly influential member of the EU and has easy access to one of the world’s largest single markets with a population of 500 million. More overseas companies set up their European HQ in the UK than anywhere else.
6. The UK is responsible for the international language of business. We operate in English which gives firms in the UK a natural advantage when communicating globally.
7. The UK is home to Europe’s number one city for business and one of the top 5 cities in the world. London is the world's leading financial services centre on a number of key performance indicators and was voted top European city for business for the 17th year running in 2006 by the European Cities Monitor.
8. The UK has one of the most highly skilled work-forces in the world. According to the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES), the UK has the top six universities in Europe and two of the top three globally. Similarly, the UK is World leader in technical advancement across all sectors with one of the most productive environments for innovation firms in the world, ranking second only to the USA for the quality of its research base.

The UK is considered by many professional tax planners to be a tax haven for non-UK nationals, and the “best kept secret in Offshore Financial Planning”. UK companies are liable to UK Corporation Tax on all sources of income and capital gains. This means UK companies are subject to Corporation Tax on their worldwide income. All UK companies are deemed to be tax resident in the UK. However, with proper planning, a UK company can function as tax efficiently as an International Business Company from a zero or low tax jurisdiction by way of an Agency Company or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). It is for this reason that ATC has positioned itself primarily as an International Tax.

Practise providing comprehensive expert advice and practical support. Our services include but are not limited to:

1. International Tax Services to include advice on Worldwide Taxation Structures; Transfer Pricing issues; setting up of a Foreign Branch or Subsidiary; Foreign Tax Legislation; Double Taxation Agreements; and, Tax efficient funding and extraction of profits.
2. Corporate Tax Services to include Corporation Tax Self Assessment; Tax Planning; Tax Investigation Fees Insurance; and, Tax Enquiries & Investigations.
3. Personal Tax Services to include Self Assessment; Inheritance Tax Planning; Contentious Tax Dispute Work; Tax Planning; Tax Investigation Fees Insurance; Tax Enquiries And Investigations; and,Trusts.
4. UK & EU VAT Services to include VAT Registration; VAT Returns; and, VAT Planning & Disputes.
5. UK PAYE & NI Services to include Payroll & End of Year Returns; and, Employment Status And IR35 Defence.
6. Accountancy Services to include Annual Accounts Preparation; Management Accounts And Information; Outsourced Accounts Team; Bookkeeping; VAT Returns, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists; Payroll And End Of Year Returns; and, Finance Director Services.
7. Corporate Administration Services to include Corporate entity formation both in the UK, Internationally & Offshore; Director services; Nominee Shareholder services; Provision of a Company Secretary; Preparation and filing of Annual Returns and Accounts; Maintenance of all Statutory Records and Registers; and, Provision of on-line search facilities to obtain company information immediately.
8. Corporate Management Services to include Domiciliation, including a registered office facility, a local registered agent (where applicable), nominee shareholders for confidentiality and a company secretary/compliance officer; Telephone, fax and mail forwarding services; telephone answering service and meeting room facilities; set up and operation of bank accounts, including a bank signatory service; and, International trade to include dealing with Letters of Credit.

For More Information

For more information about our services for companies expanding into or developing existing business in the Uk or EU call us now on the numbers below. Alternatively, fill out the form below, indicating you area of interest, and one of our partners will be in contact. If in any doubt we offer a free, no obligation meeting to discuss your requirements.

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ATC Solutions Are Members Of The Following Accredited Bodies

ATC Solutions are fully qualified members of the Association of Chartered Accountants, The Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.