The question for a foreign company wishing to set up a business entity in the UK is typically whether to establish a subsidiary or a branch office locally. Doing business in the UK will take you through some of the main business entities available.

The Private Limited Company is the most commonly used form of company. Should you wish to form an English company, The Private Limited Company provides you with a broad guidance to the legal requirements.

When foreign companies wish to hire employees to carry out their duties in the UK, English law would normaly be applicable to the legal relationship between the employer and the employee. Visit Employment law in the UK for more information.