Supporting you across the globe

If you have established a corporate presence in an overseas country, or are thinking of doing so, you will already understand that it can be a nightmare of logistics and control. Buying or selling companies in other countries can also generate a range of financial, tax, and regulatory issues that are completely new to UK businesses. Similarly, if you are a UK subsidiary of an overseas parent you will recognise the complications that can arise.

At Burgis & Bullock we have been helping our clients to develop their businesses internationally for many years. We have a wealth of experience from advising on corporate and personal tax arrangements to cross-border M&A and audit responsibilities. Thanks to our expertise, you can get all the help you need to:

• Set up the right corporate structure for tax efficiency.
• Identify and acquire new businesses in other countries.
• Locate a strategic overseas buyer for your business.
• Undertake cross-border MBO transactions.
• Put in place effective audit and reporting arrangements.
• Improve the tax efficiency of international group structures.
• Minimise your personal tax liabilities when working abroad.

We are members of an exclusive international alliance of accounting, tax, and advisory firms (TIAG®) giving us a global footprint of 294 offices across 66 countries. Through this network we can support UK companies doing business overseas as well as foreign firms looking to invest and develop a presence in this country.

International Tax

Whether you are a UK resident individual or business considering business or personal activities in foreign jurisdictions or a non-resident individual or business wanting to do business in the UK there are a host of tax and related a issues to be considered.

The Burgis & Bullock Tax team will advise you on every tax implication if you wish to locate your business in the UK, including liaison with our corporate finance colleagues when it comes to setting up tax efficient corporate structures.

Our international affiliation with TIAG means we have colleagues in many foreign jurisdictions. Their input enables us to give holistic advice to manage your worldwide tax liabilities in a commercial and timely manner.

Our all-round, innovative and practical approach to tax planning ensures that we identify all potential tax liabilities and eliminate, reduce or defer them as necessary. This may be as simple as ensuring that an individual going to work abroad has tax efficient employment contracts in place, right through to complex worldwide corporate group structures.

Wherever in the world you are doing business we can support you with timely and effective tax advice.

Are you an international property investor or working abroad?

If you own property overseas and are wondering what the most tax efficient way to repatriate your investment might be, come and talk to Burgis & Bullock. You’ll be able to save considerable amounts of tax by using our expertise in this area. Similarly, if you work abroad, you may need help with domicile or residence issues which could impact your liability to UK tax. We’ll make sure you are paying the minimum amount possible.

TIAG® – A Worldwide Alliance of Independent Accounting Firms

Burgis & Bullock is a member of TIAG (The International Accounting Group), a global alliance of independent accounting firms, serving clients all over the world in a range of business transactions.

An Elite Group

TIAG members are carefully selected for membership based on professional competence, commitment to client service, reputation within the business community, and recommendations from existing members. TIAG members are highly respected, value-driven accounting firms with local market knowledge and expertise.

Commitment to Quality

To maintain the highest quality, all TIAG firms commit to common objectives and standards, including:

• Providing excellent, timely and cost-effective accounting services
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and personal service enhanced by the international resources shared among alliance members
• Communicating clearly with clients on terms of professional engagement and progress of business

How can Burgis & Bullock help your business?

Through TIAG, Burgis & Bullock has the national and global reach to serve clients wherever the growth of their business takes them. Whatever or wherever your challenge or opportunity might be, we can access local and knowledgeable expertise from trusted accounting professionals using TIAG. For more information, visit www.tiagnet.com.

Disclaimer: TIAG is an international alliance of independent accounting firms, who share common objectives and standards, but are not under common control or management. TIAG itself does not practice accounting. TIAG disclaims any responsibility or liability for acts or omissions of any of its member firms. Member firms in TIAG are not engaged in the joint practice of accountancy, nor is there any legal or partnership relationship between or among the TIAG members by virtue of their membership in TIAG.