Jim Watt wrote:
> On 29 Jul 2006 04:59:54 -0700, francois1@verismall.com wrote:
>
> >I've received a friendly e-mail from a group of accountants in the UK
> >offering me advice and consultation on establishing a business in the
> >UK and Europe.
>
> post the details. I guess it makes up for all the emails we get from
> Africa.
> --
> Jim Watt
> http://www.gibnet.com
Message thread as follows...
Mike
Your research is no longer required.
Francois Terblanche
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Beattie [mailto:Mikeb@jmbt.co.uk]
Sent: 28 July 2006 09:49 AM
To: Francois Terblanche
Cc: Steph Taylor
Subject: RE: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UK
Francois
I will get Steph Taylor who works with me to do some research on this
for you and we will reply later
Mike Beattie
Beattie & Co
The Old Studio
High Street
West Wycombe
Bucks HP14 3AB UK
www.jmbt.co.uk
t +44 (0)1494 525552
f +44 (0)1494 465277
e
enquiries@jmbt.co.uk
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From: Francois Terblanche [mailto:francois@projectaccountants.co.za]
Sent: 28 July 2006 07:59
To: Mike Beattie
Subject: RE: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UK
Mike
I would be interested to know what grant are available from the UK / EU
goverments to set-up and establish an e-commerce venture in the UK /
Europe. Maybe you can refer me to some websites which contains more
information on the subject.
I'll appreciate the help.
Francois
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Beattie [mailto:Mikeb@jmbt.co.uk]
Sent: 27 July 2006 02:47 PM
To: Francois Terblanche
Subject: RE: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UK
Francois
Thanks for that. I will send you mail from time to time and if you have
any specific question just let me know. I also have quite a lot of
contacts in Europe and especially France which might be useful so if
you have any European questions don't hesitate to ask me
Best wishes
Mike Beattie
Beattie & Co
The Old Studio
High Street
West Wycombe
Bucks HP14 3AB UK
www.jmbt.co.uk
t +44 (0)1494 525552
f +44 (0)1494 465277
e
enquiries@jmbt.co.uk
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From: Francois Terblanche [mailto:francois@projectaccountants.co.za]
Sent: 27 July 2006 13:37
To: Mike Beattie
Subject: RE: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UK
Mike
Thank-you for the information.
I've spent 2 years working in the UK (1998-1999) and also used a
limited company then, so I am familiar using a limited company to
lessen the tax burden.
I will also give your contact details to my partner Pierre. Some of
his clients do business in Europe and the UK and he might find the
information useful.
In the mean time also feel free to add a free listing for your website
to a web directory of mine
www.verismall.com
Will stay in touch.
Regards.
Francois
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Beattie [mailto:Mikeb@jmbt.co.uk]
Sent: 27 July 2006 02:23 PM
To: Francois Terblanche
Subject: RE: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UK
Hello Francois and thanks for your email which arrived whilst I was in
France on holiday
I am a Chartered Accountant in the UK so not too familiar with the CIMA
qualification although we have it here too. You might get better help
by contacting CIMA direct about this.
http://www.cimaglobal.com/cps/rde/xc....xsl/index.htm
However it is certainly true that most CIMA people in UK work in big
companies and not in private practice serving a range of smaller
clients ( as we do ourselves). Setting up a business in the UK is
straightforward enough. In most cases I recommend that this is done by
using a UK limited company. Setting up the company and registering it
with the tax authorities and dealing with the paperwork for
directors/shareholders etc would usually cost around £500+VAT.
A limited company is a good choice as it protects your private assets
and can help you manage your tax bills (the rates of tax are higher for
the self employed). A lot of start up businesses are run from home and
take on staff and premises as they grow. The UK has fairly advanced
employment protection legislation but it is not nearly as draconian as
that in France or Germany for example.
I hope that this helps give you a flavour but if you have any further
questions please let me know, and look me up if you are in the UK in
the future
Regards
Mike Beattie
Beattie & Co
The Old Studio
High Street
West Wycombe
Bucks HP14 3AB UK
www.jmbt.co.uk
t +44 (0)1494 525552
f +44 (0)1494 465277
e
enquiries@jmbt.co.uk
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From: Francois Terblanche [mailto:francois@projectaccountants.co.za]
Sent: 21 July 2006 11:42
To: Mike Beattie
Subject: RE: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UK
Thanks for the e-mail Mike.
I am a strategic level CIMA student currently and would be interested
to know what it involves to set up a cost and management accounting
consulting practice in the UK.
Maybe you can give me a brief overview.
Are you aware of any similar practices in the UK or are CIMA's
generally permanently employed with companies over there?
Regards
Francois Terblanche SAIPA
South African Professional Accountant
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Beattie [mailto:Mikeb@jmbt.co.uk]
Sent: 21 July 2006 11:39 AM
Subject: DOING BUSINESS IN THE UK
I am writing to introduce my firm as accountants who specialise in
assisting businesses set up in the UK from overseas. We would be very
happy to assist you and your clients should the need arise. You can
find out about us by visiting our website at:
www.jmbt.co.uk
Our experience is largely with owner managed companies who want to test
the UK market without making a huge financial commitment. In a typical
assignment the client would send a small team of sales people to the UK
to pioneer the market. We would deal with all the legal and financial
formalities of setting up here, and then, if required, provide the
business with a full administrative, legal and financial back up
throughout its life. The service is individually tailored to cater for
the needs of clients who can pick and chose the elements they want.
I have over 20 years experience of this type of work and can promise
you my personal attention to the needs of your clients.
We would like to send you information from time to time about our
services and about developments in the UK which effect business. Would
you be happy for us to do this, and if so may we have a contact email
address to use please?
Should you have any particular questions relating to doing business in
the UK, I would be happy to share my knowledge and experience with you
without any commitment on your part.
Regards
Mike Beattie
Beattie & Co
The Old Studio
High Street
West Wycombe
Bucks HP14 3AB UK
www.jmbt.co.uk
t +44 (0)1494 525552
f +44 (0)1494 465277
e
enquiries@jmbt.co.uk 
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