United Kingdom » Why Invest?

The United Kingdom is by far the biggest recipient of inward investment in the European Union receiving around 40% of all the inward investment funds coming into the 15 EU countries. Globally, it has been the second biggest recipient of inward investment since the 1980s- second in the world only to the United States.

The UK is a major market in its own right as the fourth largest economy in the world.

• A base there gives you guaranteed access to the European Single Market the biggest market in the world, increasing to 450 million consumers in 25 countries in May 2004.
• The UK has the most open and business-oriented economy in Europe.
• Its flexible labour market is one of the world’s least restrictive systems.
• UK corporate tax rates are among the lowest in Europe.
• It is the best country in Europe in which to raise new capital.
• It is the home of the English language the official language in more than 60 other countries, and the accepted international language of business, science and technology.
• It offers an experienced and professional welcome to inward investors.
• It has a large number of affordable sites and premises.
• Labour costs are well below the EU average.
• It offers a wide range of grants and incentives.
• The investor benefits 100% from any capital growth, even when mortgaged up to 85% of the value of the property.