The United Kingdom is currently the world’s fifth largest GDP.
.The United Kingdom is the world’s fifth largest GDP.
Ireland and the UK have a very close economic relationship. UK and Irish companies both trade and invest heavily in each others' economies and have a very close and interdependent relationship. The UK remains Ireland's largest export destination and there is a significant base of UK and Ireland FDI in the respective jurisdictions. The proximity of both countries and our close economic, cultural and historic ties should ensure that the relationship between both countries will continue to grow and develop.
The overall tax burden in the UK is one of the lowest of all the major European economies with falling corporation tax rates, low social welfare contributions, generous tax allowances and no local taxes on profits or surpluses.
The UK has concluded over 100 tax treaties for the avoidance of double taxation and has the largest network of treaties globally. An important feature of many treaties is a reduced rate for withholding tax on the payment of dividends, interest and royalties. The majority of UK based companies also benefit from an exemption from corporation tax on any foreign dividends that they receive.
As noted above, the UK and Ireland have a unique and well established mutually beneficial economic relationship. There is considerable scope to use Ireland as a platform for investing into the UK. The attractions of using Ireland include:
Our services
KPMG Ireland has an experienced and dedicated team focused on investment into and out of the UK. We work closely with our colleagues in KPMG UK to provide our clients with complete tax advice on the issues that arise. Our tax services include advising on:
Further information
If you require further information on doing business in or with the UK, please contact John Hansen or any member of our tax team.