Expanding between the US and UK can create tax consequences long before many businesses expect. Establishing an entity, hiring overseas, relocating a founder or granting equity across borders can affect where a business is taxed, how it should be structured and what obligations arise in each country.
Bates Baker helps businesses plan for these issues early and build a practical tax roadmap for international growth.
Helping businesses evaluate how their US and UK operations should fit together, including:
Entity and ownership structure
Cross-border payments and repatriation
Corporate residence and permanent establishment
Tax considerations around future growth, investment and exit
Intercompany arrangements
Helping businesses navigate the tax implications of moving people and granting equity across borders, including:
Founder and employee relocation
RSUs
Cross-border hiring
EMI, Section 83(b) and Section 431 considerations
Founder equity
Cross-border vesting and sourcing
Identifying tax obligations created as a business begins operating in the other country, including:
US federal and state tax exposure
Transfer pricing considerations
UK corporate tax considerations
VAT and indirect tax considerations
Payroll and employment tax implications
Tax and reporting requirements arising from the expansion
We look across the US and UK position to identify the key tax issues, evaluate planning opportunities and translate the analysis into practical next steps.
Where implementation requires legal, payroll, compliance or other specialist support, we work alongside your existing advisers or help coordinate with the appropriate professionals.
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Strategic US and UK cross-border tax advice for individuals, founders, families and expanding businesses navigating both tax systems.