Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Editor's Note; List of Contributors; Part One Economic Overview; 1.1 The UK Economy and Investment Environment; 1.2 The UK and the European Union (EU); 1.3 Trade Information for Investment Decisions; Part Two Principal Investment Sectors; 2.1 The London Stock Exchange; 2.2 AIM-The Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange; 2.3 The UK Commercial Property Market; 2.4 UK Commercial Property Investment: Future Performance and Trends; 2.5 Agricultural and Residential Property Investment.
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2.6 Mergers and Acquisitions and Joint Ventures2.7 Private Equity and Venture Capital; 2.8 Technology and Innovation-The Cambridge Phenomenon; 2.9 Art and Collectibles; Part Three Industry Sectors of Opportunity; 3.1 The Automotive Industry; 3.2 Biotechnology; 3.3 Chemical Industries; 3.4 Creative Industries; 3.5 The Electronics Sector; 3.6 The Times are EChanging-Electronic Commerce in the UK Today; 3.7 Financial Services; 3.8 Food and Drink; 3.9 Pharmaceuticals; 3.10 Renewable Energy; 3.11 Software; 3.12 Telecommunications in the UK Today; 3.13 Utilities.
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5.4 Directors' Responsibilities5.5 Taxation for Foreign Nationals; 5.6 Regulation of Financial Services; 5.7 Money Laundering Regulations; 5.8 Environmental Issues; Part Six UK Regional Options; 6.1 The North West; 6.2 Yorkshire and Humber; 6.2.1 Barnsley; 6.3 West Midlands; 6.4 East Midlands; 6.4.1 East Midlands: Derby, Leicester and Nottingham; 6.5 London; 6.5.1 London's Growing East; 6.6 South East England; 6.7 Northern Ireland; 6.8 Scotland; 6.8.1 Aberdeen; 6.9 Wales; 6.9.1 Swansea Bay; Appendix I Contributors' Contact Details; Appendix II Industry Sector Websites.
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Part Four Investment and Start-up Considerations4.1 Legal Overview for Inward Investors; 4.2 Grants and Incentives within the UK; 4.3 Development and Business Support Agencies; 4.4 Business Risk; 4.5 Company Formation-Methods and Legal Implications; 4.6 Commercial Banking Services; 4.7 Finance for Companies; 4.8 Financial Reporting and Accounting; 4.9 Business Taxation; 4.10 Taxation Planning; 4.11 Outsourcing; Part Five Corporate and Personal Legal Environment; 5.1 Protection of Intellectual Property (Brand Protection); 5.2 Employment, Pensions and Stock Options; 5.3 Immigration into the UK.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This second edition of the Investors' Guide to the United Kingdom is an invaluable resource which examines the United Kingdom as an investment destination or as a base for business expansion. The guide explains the mechanics of commercial engagement and gives an up-to-date survey of current opportunities, including a detailed look at specific investment sectors by industry sector and by region.
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Title
Investors' Guide to the United Kingdom.
International Standard Book Number
9781905050154
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Industries-- Great Britain.
Investments-- Great Britain.
New business enterprises-- Law and legislation-- Great Britain.