The UK’s economic prosperity, political stability and business-friendly regulation make it a location of choice for investors from around the world. With the world-leading financial services hub of London at its heart, the UK is a magnet for global business. It’s also a gateway to Europe with the world’s single largest market – the European Union – on its doorstep.

Use the following links to explore key aspects of the UK business environment on the UK Trade & Investment website.

The UK business environment remains strong with one of the highest GDP growth rates in Europe – a major attraction for expanding your business here.

The UK offers a competitive tax environment with lower corporate tax rates than many key competitors and one of the lowest personal tax rates in the EU.

Companies based in the UK benefit from business-friendly regulation with government targets to reduce the burden of regulation on businesses even further.

The UK’s labour environment and skills base make it easy for companies in all sectors to source high-quality staff.

There are a wide variety of commercial property options available in the UK – from affordable office space to specialist science park and business incubator facilities.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the Government organisation that supports both companies in the UK trading internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to locate in the UK.

One of UK Trade & Investment's major objectives is to develop the trading relationship between the UK and your local market.

Our role is to help companies realise their international business potential through knowledge transfer, and on-going partnership support.

British companies looking to start up or expand their overseas business interests, and organisations keen to operate in the number one business location in Europe, will find UK Trade & Investment a valued partner.

More detailed information about the services that UK Trade & Investment can offer international companies looking to establish a UK operation can be found through the pages in this section and through UKTI's Investment Services website.