🏢 Establishment of UK Representative Offices

✅ Set Up a Non-Trading Presence in the UK with YUDEY

If your business wants a presence in the UK for marketing, research, or liaison purposes, but not for direct trading, a representative office is the ideal solution. At YUDEY, we help foreign companies open compliant UK representative offices without triggering full tax or regulatory obligations.

📌 What Is a UK Representative Office?

A representative office is a non-trading presence of a foreign company in the UK. It does not engage in direct sales or contracts but serves for:

  • ✔️ Market research and feasibility studies

  • ✔️ Local business networking

  • ✔️ Promotional or brand representation

  • ✔️ Liaison between HQ and UK contacts

It is not a separate legal entity and cannot generate income in the UK.

✅ Benefits of a Representative Office

  • ✔️ No registration with Companies House required

  • ✔️ No UK corporation tax if no trading occurs

  • ✔️ Easier and cheaper setup than a subsidiary or branch

  • ✔️ Ideal for market testing or soft-launching

  • ✔️ Can be upgraded later to a full UK entity

⚠️ Restrictions to Keep in Mind

Activity Allowed ✅
Hiring local staff (with visa or PAYE setup) Yes (with conditions)
Market research, marketing ✅
Signing contracts or invoicing UK clients ❌
Holding inventory or trading ❌
Opening a UK bank account ❌ (unless via local subsidiary)

⚠️ Trading or commercial activity may be considered as permanent establishment and subject to UK tax — speak to our legal team first.

🧾 Our Services for Representative Office Setup

  • Legal and strategic advice on eligibility

  • Drafting documents for internal and external use

  • Address provision for office or liaison purposes

  • Immigration support for relocating staff

  • Advice on future transition to branch or subsidiary

  • Ongoing compliance and risk monitoring

🌍 Who Should Consider a Representative Office?

  • International companies testing the UK market

  • NGOs and foundations setting up liaison points

  • Tech startups establishing early partnerships

  • Trade bodies or government-backed export initiatives

  • Firms planning eventual expansion into full UK operations

🛡️ Why YUDEY?

  • UK-qualified lawyers with cross-border expertise

  • Clear explanation of legal limits and options

  • Multilingual support (English, Ukrainian, Polish)

  • Practical guidance on structuring future growth

  • Trusted partner for controlled UK market entry

📞 Open Your UK Representative Office Today

Contact YUDEY for strategic support in establishing your UK presence — legally, flexibly, and with future growth in mind.

Do you have any questions? You can ask them to our specialists
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