The UK is often seen as an attractive place to start a business, but there are challenges for foreign nationals. In this event, our experts talk about how to start a business in the UK as a foreigner.

In conversation with Ms. Falguni Y. Parekh, Founder at The SmartMove2UK, and Mr. Hemang Laaheru, Director at The SmartMove Business Services Ltd.

Founder at The SmartMove2UK has been advising and assisting clients in all areas of UK Immigration and Nationality laws since 2009. Her expertise includes family and corporate immigration and she will be providing an overview of the various visa categories including:

• What next after the closure of the Tier 1 Investor visa, Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, and Sole Representative visa
• Innovator/Start-up route
• Expansion Worker visa route
• Skilled Worker visa route
• Global Talent visa route

Director at The SmartMove Business Services Ltd. has helped clients successfully expand their business presence in the UK. He has represented clients from the hospitality, engineering, construction, gems & jewellery, fashion, retail, and IT services. He will provide an overview on:

• Outlook for investments in UK 2022-23
• Top 5 sectors in terms of turnover/profitability
• Areas to invest in the UK
• Setting up a limited company in the UK
• Business structure/tax obligations*