Legal

Determine what legal form your business will take, familiarise yourself with intellectual property rights and learn all you need to know about UK visas

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Setting up a UK company

Find out what you need to open a UK business bank account and essential information about tax and incentives to help your business thrive.

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Guide to UK visas

Learn how to employ staff, including people from outside the UK and the different visa types for business and working in London.

Case study: Expansion visa

Learn how the UK Expansion Worker visa helped a Chinese bank launch its presence in the UK.

Get help from our expert immigration partners

Visa applications can be complex and time-consuming, but help is available. We are happy to introduce you to any of Grow London Partners, who can ease the process.

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Finance

Find out how to open a UK business bank account and essential information about tax and incentives to help your business thrive.

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Last updated: March 2024