The
setting-up business service applies both to Italian companies and private individuals that are intentioned in starting-up whatever kind of business activities in the UK.
The
Italian Chamber of Commerce, in co-operation with partners professional in legal, commercial, financial and marketing area, has decided to offer
a complete consultancy during all those steps necessary for the setting-up of a business in the UK, entirely in Italian language.
The service covers several stages, at least for a period of 3 months.
The length of the service could vary depending on the type of request and the characteristics of the market, in order to guarantee the maximum efficiency of the project.
Additionally the service can be personalized to meet the requirements of the client.
It will be necessary to present a business plan in English (translation services are available).
Members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce for the UK are entitled to
a discount of 20% on the offer.
15 POINT CHECKLIST
1. How will you fund your business?
2. Do you have a business plan?
3. Do you have the right skills and experience?
4. What is your Unique Selling Point (USP)?
5. Have you opened a business bank account?
6. Have you chosen your business structure?
7. Have you notified Inland Revenue?
8. Do you need to register for VAT?
9. Do you know your Health & Safety and environmental responsibilities?
10. Do you need a license?
11. Is your data protected?
12. Have you found the right premises?
13. Do you know your obligations to your staff?
14. Have you got a specialist to help you with the legal aspects?
15. Do you have business cards & promotional material?
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ITALIAN CHAMBER
MARKET RESEARCH
A preliminary market research will be carried out to underline the following aspects:
» Sector trends and structure;
» Main competitors (companies, products, prices);
» Foreign investment models within the sector;
» Most appropriate location in the UK or London to suit business activity. Average rental costs.
» Indicative information on labour cost and recruitment process.
LEGAL ASPECTS
Some information will be provided about the following aspects:
» Business licenses;
» Contract rental agreement;
» Import trade regulations;
» Personnel recruitment service;
» Personnel Recruitment;
» Branch/subsidiary registration;
» Legal firms and solicitors’ rates.
COMPANY FORMATION
» Company House registration;
» Office registration.
TAX ASPECTS
» Tax planning;
» VAT services;
» Tax and accountancy firms’ rates.
FUNDING AND BANKS
»Sourcing financial funding availability;
»Banking assistance.
MARKETING
»Identification of promotional activities to be carried out;
»Advertising tools.
OPERATIVE AND LINGUISTIC ASSISTANCE
» Consultancy and meeting assistance;
» Translations and certifications services.
OTHER SERVICES
» Interior and exterior design and building services;
» Logistic companies;
» Pr and media campaign companies.
If you wish to receive an estimate regarding any of the above services , please fill in the
contact form