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Investing in the UK from Japan

Broadening horizons – assisting Japanese clients to expand into the UK and beyond

Blick Rothenberg is your partner for global expansion

Understanding your needs

We are a leading tax, accounting and business advisory based in London and have been supporting overseas companies with their expansion into the UK for 75 years.
Our clients include dynamic start-ups business to well-established household names across a broad spectrum of industries, and high-net-worth individuals.

Our team of global expansion experts therefore understands the issues that your company faces when expanding globally into new territories. We not only speak your language, but also understand the nuances of your business culture.

Whether you are involved in a large-scale expansion into the UK and Europe, you are looking to acquire real estate for investment, or are hoping to relocate to the UK with your family, we have a wealth of knowledge which will help you to lay down new foundations here, whilst making the most of every opportunity.

Our people, your partners

 You will receive a boutique-level, personal service and a Japanese speaker can act as a single point of contact for any queries you might have across all the Blick Rothenberg service lines involved in your particular project.

Our advice is agile and flexible, tailored for your specific needs – whether you are taking your first steps into the UK or need assistance with a larger scale multi-territory expansion.

Blick Rothenberg has over 25 years’ experience helping overseas parented groups with their international expansion ambitions. During this time, we have expanded our capability with tailored dedicated support to help individuals and businesses from specific countries.

Our latest expansion is the creation of a dedicated Japan Desk, led by Kohtaro Hirota.

With more than 12 years’ experience in cross-border personal taxation, including expatriate global mobility as well as high-net-worth private clients, Kohtaro is well placed to provide clients with UK tax compliance and advisory support.

Global Mobility Partner Winnie Cao talked to Kohtaro about his journey to Blick Rothenberg and his aspirations for the new Japan Desk.

Dozo Yoroshiku Onegai Itashimasu (どうぞよろしくお願い致します)

Winnie And Kohtaro

International expansion journey

Keeping your international expansion journey on track can feel daunting, but we are here to help you at every stop along the way.

Our new online guide takes you through the key stops on the journey, whether that is expanding into or out of the UK, and highlights the key considerations and actions required at each stop.

International Expansion Journey

How we can help

Our advice will integrate expertise in international tax, audit, accounting, payroll and expatriate taxes to support you through the increasingly complex global environment.

We provide support on issues including the posting of staff to the UK, help with VAT issues related to the sale of goods or services, and help you to establish a local presence in the UK.

Our advice spans the following areas:

Globally connected

Through our association with Allinial Global, a network of over 260 leading accounting and business advisory firms based in 100+ countries, we also provide truly international advice – ensuring that wherever you are, we can be on your doorstep to help you expand into many other markets.

If you have a question about your global expansion requirements, get in touch to speak with our Japan Desk team.

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Your guide to establishing a business in the UK

The UK continues to break records for attracting foreign direct investment and remains a key jurisdiction for groups expanding internationally. We have developed this guide to provide practical information on the UK tax and accounting implications of setting up and running a UK business.

Establishing a Business in the UK Guide – Japanese Edition 2024

The UK continues to break records for attracting foreign direct investment and remains a key jurisdiction for groups expanding internationally.
We have developed this guide to provide practical information on the UK tax and accounting implications of setting up and running a UK business.

英国は依然として海外からの対外直接投資を引き付けており、国際展開を目指す企業グループにとって重要な拠点国であり続けています。
英国でビジネスを立ち上げる際に重要となる税務・会計関連の情報をまとめたガイドを作成致しましたのでぜひご覧ください。

Establishing A Business Japanese Version