When your business affairs take on an international dimension, you want to be sure that your adviser not only understands your local priorities, but also sees the big picture and gives advice that integrates all aspects of your operations.

The strength of an international network is important, but it cannot be too rigid. You also need the flexibility and responsiveness that independent advisers can provide.

That is where our membership of HLB International can help. Ranked in the top 12 international accounting networks, this fast-growing, dynamic network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers services clients through its member firms in over 100 countries.

As the primary HLBI member firm in the UK, we offer a comprehensive range of international services for both companies and individuals. If you are looking to expand your UK business overseas and develop new international markets, we can help you. Whether you already have an international operation or it is your first venture overseas, we can explain the issues and help you develop a plan that meets your timescales.

Many international companies and brands are setting up subsidiary operations in the UK. With offices in central London and at the UK's major international business gateways of Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton, we are ideally placed to provide the close personal support that you need to establish successful operations in the UK. We can provide a range of services tailored to your needs. Follow this link to learn more about setting up in the UK.

Whenever companies undertake any type of business transaction, there will be a tax consequence. International transactions have the added complication that multiple tax jurisdictions will be involved. The secret to good international planning is to take account of the overall tax situation. Our international corporate tax specialists can help you to understand how the interaction of tax jurisdictions will affect your business.

Closely allied to this, and another complex issue for companies operating internationally, is the correct management of international VAT. Our team of VAT specialists have extensive experience of working in-house and as VAT consultants.

As well as advising companies, we also advise individuals on expatriate taxation. If you have to send your UK-domiciled executives overseas for a period of time - or if you are sending people into the UK - we can provide straightforward advice on managing their tax affairs.

Many of our clients only spend part of the year in the UK, preferring to maintain assets and business interests in overseas jurisdictions. Our range of offshore private client services can help you integrate your domestic and international affairs.