Best place to start a business

Why UK is a good place to do business?

1.     The UK is the easiest place to set up and run a business in Europe. UK ranks first in Europe and fourth in the world for ease of doing business.  That’s why UK is the best to do business.

2.     The UK is the number one gateway to Europe, giving easy access to the 27 member states of the European Union, which provides businesses higher market with easy import and export system.  It offers world-class transport links - with Heathrow's new Terminal and more expansion planned for international airports, sea containers and the rail network.

3.     The UK’s labour market is one of the worlds’ most flexible. This factor combined with its strong skills base in the UK is reflected in its excellent record of attracting major foreign investors from all over the world. It helps in increasing the productivity of businesses.

4.     The UK is one of the world’s leading locations for commercial and academic R&D and creative industries such as film and TV production and computer gaming. With world-class universities and research institutes involved in undertaking leading-edge R&D in all business sectors, many leading companies have already made considerable investments in R&D activities across the UK.

5.     UK residents enjoy a high standard of living, education and recreation. Publicly funded health care is free to all and there is a rich cultural heritage and abundance of leisure facilities. It is best for businesses which produce luxuries products.

6.     The UK offers a highly competitive environment for international businesses with one of the lowest main corporate tax rates in the EU, generous tax allowances and the most extensive network of double taxation treaties in the world. It helps businesses to reduce their cost and maximise their profit.