Overseas Branch

[richardgreen]

Dear All,

I have a UK Ltd company, and would like to expand by business overseas. Would I need to set up a Ltd company in each of the countries that I intend to trade in, or could I just setup a branch of my UK ltd company?

Many thanks

Richard

[Alpha]

You could do either.

It all depends on the needs of the business and the perception of the market in each country. (Many people are more comfortable dealing with a company registered in the same country)

[richardgreen]

Hi Alan,

Thanks for your reply.

If you had a UK company (123 ltd), and you set up a branch of 123 ltd in Canada for example, does this prevent anyone in Canada from using the name 123 ltd?

Many thanks

Richard

[Alpha]

No a company registered in the UK would not be able to prevent someone setting up in Canada with a similar name eg 123 LLC