Different rules and deadlines
Companies House, HMRC and UK banks follow their own rules and calendar. A missed deadline means automatic penalties.
UK Subsidiary Management
Your UK company, under control.
For European companies with a UK subsidiary or branch. We are your point of contact in London: we coordinate accounting, banking, compliance and local relationships, and keep headquarters informed with clear reporting.
Why it matters
Headquarters need someone in London.
Distance from headquarters
Without someone on the ground, small issues grow: a blocked bank account, an unanswered letter, a late filing.
Numbers the group can use
UK figures need to reach the group in the right format, on time, with comments that explain them.
How we work
How we work with your subsidiary.
- 01
Health check
Status of filings, bank, contracts, accounting and directors’ duties: what is in order and what needs attention.
- 02
Accounting and reporting
Bookkeeping, financial and management accounting, with monthly reporting to headquarters in English or Italian.
- 03
Compliance calendar
Every Companies House and HMRC deadline in one shared calendar, with clear responsibilities.
- 04
Banking and payments
Relationships with UK banks and payment providers, account opening and day-to-day issues.
- 05
Local relationships
Suppliers, landlords, public bodies and advisers: one contact in London who speaks to all of them.
Who it’s for
European companies with a UK presence.
- Italian groups with a UK subsidiary
- European SMEs with a UK branch
- Companies opening their first UK entity
- Subsidiaries with new local management
What you get
- Initial health check of the UK company
- Monthly management reporting for headquarters
- Shared compliance calendar
- Coordination of accountants and other partners
- Banking and payments support
- One point of contact in London, in English and Italian
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do you prepare the statutory accounts and tax returns?
They are prepared and filed by qualified partner firms, such as chartered accountants or accounting service providers. We coordinate them, check that the figures match the management reporting and keep headquarters informed.
Does a UK company need a UK-resident director?
No. UK law does not require a UK-resident director, but having someone on the ground makes banking and day-to-day management much easier.
Can the reporting be in Italian?
Yes. We report to headquarters in Italian or English, in the format the group already uses.
We already have an accountant in the UK. Can you still help?
Yes. We work alongside your existing advisers, coordinate them and turn their work into reporting that headquarters can use.
How much does it cost?
Every project is quoted after an introductory call, based on scope and timing. The proposal states what is included and the cost before we start.
Useful reading
Articles on UK subsidiaries.
How to set up a UK company: a practical checklist for founders
How to set up a UK limited company: Companies House, identity checks, tax registration, banking and the yearly deadlines, in one founder checklist.
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Running a UK subsidiary from Italy: what headquarters often underestimates
Running a UK subsidiary from abroad: deadlines, directors' duties, banking, reporting and local presence, the five areas headquarters most often underestimate.
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Five pricing questions every CEO should ask
Pricing strategy for SMEs: five questions every CEO should ask to check real margins, value, competitors and price increases, with a worked example.
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Everything your business needs, except coffee.
Let’s talk about your next step.
Tell us where you want your business to be in twelve months. We’ll give you an honest view of how we can help.
Get in touch- 1Send us a short message
- 2We arrange an introductory call
- 3You receive a clear proposal: scope, timing and cost