Discipline II · Business Relocation Services
A new headquarters, chosen with intent.
Relocation is not a tax scheme. It is a corporate, personal and cultural decision, one that only pays off when every layer aligns.
Approach
We treat relocation as a project with three parallel workstreams: understanding the market conditions alongside suitability, the corporate migration itself, the personal position and the operational transition on the ground.
Our jurisdictional consultancy is wide, however we favour places with real substance requirements, meaningful treaty networks and legal systems we can defend a position in.
Engagement scope
- Country Assessment & Feasibility We assess the suitability of potential destinations by examining the commercial, operational, tax, regulatory, and cost implications of relocating your business.
- Relocation Strategy & Readiness Planning We convert the assessment into a practical roadmap covering structure, setup requirements, workforce considerations, compliance obligations, timescales, costs, and key risks.
- Implementation & Partner Coordination We support the implementation process and coordinate with trusted local partners across tax, legal, immigration, payroll, accounting, property, and other specialist areas.
Case study
Relocating an e-commerce operation
A UK based e-commerce business was considering relocating its operations to a potentially more tax efficient location.
Support provided
- 01Prepared country profile factsheets for Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UAE, covering key business, tax, and operational considerations.
- 02Provided an exit strategy consultation addressing UK Statutory Residence Test considerations, potential Capital Gains Tax implications, and company solvency options.
- 03Assessed potential Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) risks arising from operating across multiple jurisdictions.
- 04Applied a risk-based analysis using the OECD framework to identify potential international tax and compliance issues.
- 05Connected with local partners on the ground to provide further support with implementation.
Destinations we are asked about most
Three markets, read in detail.
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United Arab Emirates
9% federal corporate tax, free zone treatment where the conditions genuinely hold, and substance that has to be real.
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Singapore
Governance, treaty access and a resident director requirement. Chosen for durability rather than for the lowest headline rate.
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Hong Kong
A territorial profits tax regime where the offshore claim is the whole question, and has to be documented rather than assumed.
Weighing the markets against each other? Start with our guide to offshore company formation, covering what it is, when it is legitimate, the substance rules and how to choose a jurisdiction. If Dubai is the likely destination, moving a UK company to Dubai walks through the UK exit position, permanent establishment risk and the UAE substance requirements in order.
Before any destination is chosen, the UK position has to be modelled. See UK exit tax when relocating a business and the Statutory Residence Test explained.
Private Consultation
A conversation, in confidence.
Every engagement begins with a structured discovery, an honest read of your position, your ambitions, and the jurisdictions where they align.