Operating in the UK

Andrew Mosby - Menzies Accountant

Andrew Mosby – International specialist

Whether you are operating an Established UK business, or looking at Setting up in the UK for the first time, Menzies International Team can support you.

We recognise the importance of partnering with a firm who understand global business and that provides proactive and timely support, combined with cross border know-how.

Our guide to setting up in the UK

Menzies Inward Investment document

At Menzies, we service a wide variety of sectors with a global reach through our HLB network, where our specialist teams will support you in building your UK business. On top of this, our international desks are supplemented by fluent speakers covering seventeen languages.

We consider ourselves a partner on your journey and aim to make your experience of setting up and doing business in the UK as simple and tax efficient as possible.


Menzies inbound services

Our relationship teams provide a single point of contact, with access to a full suite of solutions including:-

Local Book-keeping

Our Outsourcing team provide full solution support on UK cloud software, or your own systems.

Payroll services

Usually payroll in the UK operates on a monthly basis, with mandatory pension requirements.

Employment services

Preparation of employment contracts, handbooks, overseas visitors and local resourcing.

Preparation of Statutory Financial statements

Compliance support, combined with group reporting.

Employee Benefits

Our Employee Benefits team can help you understand and meet your pension obligations and assist you with the setting up of a benefits package designed specifically for your business.

Preparation of VAT returns

Prepared on a quarterly basis, supported as appropriate with EC Sales and Intra-stat reports.

Company Secretarial services

Maintenance of local registers, filings with the registrar.

Preparation of Corporation Tax returns

Local compliance, supported with QIPs, ATED and CBC Reporting declarations.

Audit services

UK audit requirements are based on group size. Our teams regularly audit UK subsidiaries of global enterprises.

International Tax support

Our specialist teams can also provide International Tax support including:-

  • Transfer Pricing / Valuations
  • Advice regarding Intangible and Patents
  • VAT/Duty classifications
  • Employment taxes

Menzies clients benefit from our wide range of contacts including banks, lawyers, property agents, insurance brokers.

In addition our International desks provide language support and local expertise.

We are committed to sharing our experience and expertise in supporting foreign investors looking to set up in the UK.


If you are seeking to expand into the UK, please contact Menzies Partner Andrew Mosby and we would be delighted to help you with your UK business expansion venture.


Contact Menzies International team

To speak to a partner or for more information about the services we offer please contact one of the Menzies LLP offices or complete the contact form below.