Features of an Establishment or Branch Office Start-Up

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#1. Summary
#2. Disadvantages of Branch Office Registration or to Open an Establishment
#3. Advantages of Branch Office Registration or Opening an Establishment
#4. Features of an Establishment or Branch Office Start-Up
#5. UK as a Tax Base Country for the Branch Office Establishment
#6. Reasons to Register a Branch or Open an Establishment in UK

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#7. No Withholding Tax on Dividends Paid to Corporate Shareholders
#8. Documents Required for Opening a Branch or Registering an Establishment
#9. Provision of a Legal Address for the Branch Office Establishment
#10. Running Branch Office or Legal Establishment - Accounts and Reports
#11. Keeping Documents at the Legal Address, and Assistance with VAT Inspections

Features of an establishment or branch office start-up in the UK

Features of an establishment or branch office start up in the UK: having a UK branch office is one way for a company to set up a business in the UK. It is usually found in the context of being a successful way to facilitate low cost projects. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the parent company remains responsible for the actions of the branch office. The two cannot be differentiated, so caution is advised in branch dealings.

For the branch registration to go ahead, certain documents will be needed. Firstly, this would be evidence of the existence of the actual parent company, along with:

The names of the directors
The share capital
The names of any representatives appointed
The registered address of the UK branch office
Certified copies of the applicable articles/statutes

When it comes to considering the name for a branch office, it's worth knowing that it can have the same name as the company - or a completely different one if that is what is preferred. But if a different name is selected, it must be understood that Part 41 Companies Act 2006 applies, which states that the rules laid out under the Act for business names must be adhered to.

Another important rule is that if the UK branch office is that of a non-resident company, then individuals or a company must be appointed to represent it. This is specifically for dealings with tax authorities, but it can have a number of other benefits. It must be mentioned at this point that multiple representatives can be held both jointly and severally liable. As far tax itself goes, UK branches remain permanent establishments of the parent companies and do not become a separate legal company from their parent one. This is very important to understand as tax mistakes can have severe repercussions.

If necessary, various documents will need to be translated so you should secure the services of a reputable translator. The documents requiring translation include:

The parent company's registration certificate
The company's articles of association
Names of the company's directors and secretaries