Setting up in the cityA brief guide to establishing a financial services business in the UK |
- February 2011
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Setting up in the city- Area: International Markets Group
Background
London is Europe’s largest international banking centre and the European headquarters of over a third of Fortune 500 companies. All major global banks and financial institutions have a presence there.
In response to the growing demand from overseas financial services firms looking to set up operations in the UK, Deloitte, in association with UK Trade & Investment and The City UK, has launched a brief guide to opening a financial services business in the UK. It covers:
- UK regulatory requirements, including FSA authorisations;
- Structuring options;
- Tax implications;
- Personnel and immigration matters;
- Real estate matters.
More information
For more information on the guide or Deloitte’s services to overseas financial services companies, contact
Deepak Haria
Partner, Banking and Capital Markets
Lead Relationship Partner for FSA
Biren Shah
Director, Banking and Capital Markets
The guide is produced in conjunction with UK Trade and Investment and The City UK
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