International Clients

Expert support for International Clients

The UK continues to offer a host of potential advantages to those wishing to relocate or base their operations here. We regularly work with such clients to create integrated solutions across all their related financial and business affairs.

Our Key Services cover:

• Tax
• Property
• Trusts
• Private Office
• Corporate Services and Corporate Finance
• Offshore Offices

Minimizing your tax exposure

Despite the recent changes in legislation, the UK continues to have an advantageous tax regime for the international client wishing to relocate to the UK.

Moving to the UK in the most tax-efficient manner requires careful planning. Failure to do so may result in exposure to unexpected tax liabilities, as well as the loss of potential opportunities. We can advise you on all the UK taxation aspects of your financial affairs.

Corporate Services

We assist companies based in the UK and offshore with their plans through core services such as company audit, accounting services and general business advice. We can also to provide you with access to well-qualified and experienced offshore directors should you require them.

Corporate finance is also an area of expertise and we often advise clients on their acquisitions, disposals, company mergers and other transactions. Finally, we are familiar with stock market issues and advise companies regarding their entry to the Alternative Investment Market and other UK markets.

Property and land investment in the UK

Property investment is an area where we possess particular expertise. We regularly guide clients on the tax aspects of acquiring land and property in the UK. Whether these assets are purchased for residential reasons or as part of an investment strategy, we are able to assist with planning and structuring your UK property purchase.

Offshore Services

Our offices in Guernsey, Geneva and Zurich are able to recommend various combinations of financial structures for our clients in response to individual circumstances and objectives. These include tax-saving opportunities, estate-planning, trusts, and wealth management.

Helping you safeguard, preserve and increase your wealth

International capital presents individuals with a myriad of choices and opportunities. As one of Europe's most respected providers of accountancy, taxation and financial services to private clients throughout the UK and beyond, Saffery Champness is well-placed to advise on the complexities that cross-border transactions and movements can bring.

International Expertise

And, with our clients' business concerns and future plans often being similarly international in scope we are also able to offer, through our membership of Nexia International, access to like-minded professionals around the world able to provide country-specific services as your needs dictate.

Team of professional advisers

Finally, you may have requirements for the services of advisers and service providers with additional expertise to ensure relocation of you and your family to the UK goes smoothly. We have a wide range of contacts in areas such as property consultants, solicitors, independent financial advisers and private bankers, and are able to make introductions to third parties with expertise fitting your requirements.