Specialising in providing advice to private companies, professional partnerships and individuals, Menzies is now one of the leading accounting firms in South East England.
Whether you are a UK business looking to start trading in France or a French business thinking of entering the UK market, we can support you with your goals.
At Menzies, we are not only interested in the accounts of your business: we invest in improving your business’s performance and helping you achieve your corporate and personal goals. Our expertise, our commercial experience, as well as the quality of our relationships with our clients, allow us to add value to our services through business planning and financial problem solving.
French-UK trade relationship
Trading relationships between the UK and France are strong. Close geographic ties make France an important market for UK businesses while over 400,000 French citizens live in London alone, making it the equivalent of France’s sixth largest city. Conversely, the UK is one of the top importers of French goods and offers French businesses a number of opportunities for expansion.
Entering the UK market
Like France, the UK has a business friendly economy and is characterised by a high number of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), many of which are family owned. Whilst there are similarities between the two markets, there are also significant differences and we understand that it can be daunting to start doing business here for the first time and we have therefore brought together a range of services to help make the process as easy as possible. Our guide and checklist below provide some useful initial information on setting up in the UK:
Download our BrighterThinking checklist for setting up in UK.Our BrighterThinking guide to setting up in UK.If you would like to discuss your requirements in more detail, please get in touch. Our French-speaking colleagues would be pleased to advise you on the ways in which we can help and can also introduce you to other external service providers such as banks and French-speaking lawyers.
Other useful links
– Our guide to doing property business in the UK.
Case Study
I have had the pleasure of working with Menzies for our accounting needs, particularly as our business conducts operations overseas in the UK while being based in France. From the very beginning, Menzies has stood out for their exceptional availability and responsiveness. They are always there when we need them, ensuring that any issues or questions are promptly addressed.
The team at Menzies is not only highly skilled but also incredibly calm and clear in their communication. They make complex accounting matters easy to understand, which has been invaluable to us. One of the things I appreciate most is their transparency and precision in defining the scope of each mission. This clarity has meant that we’ve never encountered any unwelcome surprises, allowing us to focus on our core business activities with complete confidence.
In every sense, Menzies has been a true partner to us. They have played a crucial role in helping us navigate UK regulations with ease, ensuring that we remain compliant while smoothly managing our operations abroad. Their expertise and steady guidance have provided us with peace of mind, and I highly recommend Menzies to any business seeking a reliable and skilled accounting partner.”
Jeremy Picard, Chief of Staff at PandaScore UK Limited
THE ISSUES
A French retailer whose business was doing well in France wanted to expand their business abroad was nervous about entering the UK market as they didn’t know how it worked or what to do and their English wasn’t perfect.
THE SOLUTION
They engaged Menzies and we started by understanding the individuals aspirations and what they wanted to achieve from the UK and what their long-term plans were.
We advised them on the optimum structure and formed a company for them in the UK.
We introduced them to a French speaking bank manager and a French speaking lawyer and helped them open a bank account and take a lease out on shop.
Our HR team helped them hire staff and create employment contracts whilst our payroll team ensured that salaries and employment taxes were paid correctly every month leaving the owner to focus on making the shop a success.
Menzies regularly review the accounting records and provide ongoing tax planning and business advice to help the business grow.
THE RESULT
The business was set up and has now been trading profitably and successfully for over 2 years!
Spécialisé dans l’apport de conseils aux entreprises privées, aux partenariats professionnels et aux particuliers, Menzies est aujourd’hui l’un des principaux cabinets d’expertise comptable du sud-est de l’Angleterre.
Que vous soyez une entreprise britannique désireuse de commencer en France ou une entreprise française evisageant d’entrer sur le marché britannique, nous pouvons vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs.
A Menzies, nous ne nous intéressons pas seulement aux comptes de votre entreprise : nous nous investissons également dans l’amélioration des performances de votre enterprise et vous aidons à atteindre vos objectifs corporatifs et personnels. Notre expertise, notre expérience commerciale, ainsi que la qualité de nos rapports avec nos clients, nous permettent d’apporter une plus-value à nos services par la planification d’entreprise et la résolution des problèmes financiers.
Relation commerciale Franco-britannique
Les relations commerciales entre le Royaume-Uni et la France sont fortes. Des liens géographiques étroits font de la France un marché important pour les entreprises du Royaume-Uni. D’autant plus que plus de 400,000 citoyens français résident à Londres, la rendant l’équivalent de la sixième ville la plus peuplée de France. À l’inverse, le Royaume-Uni est l’un des premiers importateur de biens français et offre aux entreprises françaises de nombreuses opportunités d’expansion.
Entrer sur le marché britannique
Comme la France, le Royaume-Uni est doté d’une économie favorable aux entreprises et est characterisé par un grand nombre de petites et moyennes entreprises (PME), parmi lesquelles beaucoup sont des entreprises familiales. Bien qu’il y ait des similitudes entre les deux marchés, il y a également des différences significatives. Nous comprenons que cela peut-être intimidant de s’introduire sur un nouveau marché et de commencer à commercer ici et nous avons par consequent assemblé un éventail de services pour aider à rendre le processus aussi simple que possible. Notre guide ci-dessous offre quelques informations utiles pour venir s’implanter au Royaume-Uni:
Si vous souhaitez discuter de vos pré-requis en de plus amples details, n’hésitez pas à entrer en contact avec nous. Nos collègues francophones se feront un plaisir de vous conseiller au sujet des façons que nous avons de vous aider. Si vous le souhaitez, nous pouvons également vous presenter à d’autres prestataires de services tels que des banques ou des avocats francophones.
Liens utiles
– Our guide to doing property business in the UK.
Nos équipes de relations fournissent un point de contact unique, avec un accès à une gamme complète de solutions comprenant: –
COMPTABILITÉ
Notre équipe fournit une assistance complète sur les logiciels cloud britanniques ou sur vos propres systèmes.
SERVICES D’EMPLOI
Nous pouvons aider à la préparation des contrats de travail, des visiteurs d’outre-mer et des ressources locales.
PRÉPARATION DES RETOURS DE TVA
Préparé sur une base trimestrielle avec tous les rapports à l’appui, au besoin.
PRÉPARATION DES RETOURS FISCAUX
Tous les retours nécessaires au Royaume-Uni
LES SERVICES DE PAIE
En générale, la masse salariale au Royaume-Uni fonctionne sur une base mensuelle, avec des exigences de pension obligatoires.
PRÉPARATION DES ÉTATS FINANCIERS
Ceci inclut tout rapport de groupe requis
SERVICES SECRETARIAUX DE L’ENTREPRISE
Maintenance des registres locaux
SERVICES D’AUDIT
Nos équipes auditent régulièrement les filiales britanniques de sociétés mondiales.
SUPPORT FISCAL INTERNATIONAL
Nos équipes de spécialistes peuvent également fournir assistance fiscale internationale, notamment:
- Prix de transfert
- Conseils concernant l’immatériel et les brevets
- Conseils concernant l’immatériel et les brevets
- TVA
- Les taxes sur l’emploi
Étude de cas
Contact Menzies French desk team
To speak to a partner or for more information about the services we offer please contact one of the Menzies LLP offices or complete the contact form below.