We help overseas companies set up and operate in the UK with purpose, confidence and dedicated support.

Since

Years of Experience

Our Story

When Paul founded the company in 2015, the mission was clear: to give overseas companies a trusted UK partner when expanding into Britain.

Today, Paul Beare has grown into a full service accounting, company‑ formation, banking, tax, payroll and legal advisory firm, specialising in providing seamless support to non‑UK businesses establishing a UK presence.

Our clients come from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Singapore, South Africa and across Europe and our goal remains the same, making your UK expansion as smooth, efficient and strategic as possible.

Meet the Founder

Paul Beare

Paul’s involvement in the corporate services sector began early – he was immersed in the industry from his teenage years and built his expertise through hands on experience.

He is recognised globally: as the UK based‑ founder of the firm, a seasoned advisor on foreign direct investment and UK company formation and an active participant in the IR Global network.

Paul’s approach is not just about ticking boxes – it’s about asking the deeper questions:

Once you’ve got the UK entity in place, where are you going? What’s the next step?

In 2023, Paul was honoured as Member of the Year in IR Global – a recognition of his contributions, his leadership and the high standards of service he brings to clients and the wider network. More recently Paul has been named Treasurer to the British New Zealand Business Association.

Our Team

Behind the scenes, Paul is supported by a senior leadership team and broader group of specialists. Some of our team members include:

Glenda Tickle

Head of Operations

Wendy Trincas

Head of Client Engagement

Neil Cranfield

Head of People & Development

Christophe el Gammal

Business Consultant

What We Do

Our core mission is to help overseas companies establish themselves and operate successfully in the UK:

Strategic advice on the right UK legal entity (branch, subsidiary or UK limited company)

UK company formation, registration, company secretarial services

Banking introductions and support to open and operate UK bank accounts

Payroll, HR, pensions and employment services for UK based staff

VAT registration and UK tax compliance (including Corporation Tax, annual accounts)

Ongoing advisory for growth, cross border strategy and future expansion into Europe and beyond.

Our Global Network – IR Global

One of our distinguishing attributes is our strong membership in IR Global. Since joining the network, we have leveraged its reach of over 1,300 professionals across 165+ jurisdictions, to ensure our clients get trusted cross border partner referrals, local insight in overseas markets and an extended support network around their UK expansion.

Paul himself is a committee member of IR Global’s Ethics Committee and has co‑chaired the Corporate Services Group – reflecting our commitment not just to service, but to high ethical standards and long‑term client relationships.

Through this network you benefit from global connections – if your UK expansion leads you into the USA, Australia, Europe or elsewhere, we’re not doing it alone. We bring the network to your support.

Why Choose Us?

When you work with Paul Beare, you’re getting more than a service provider, you’re gaining a partner in your UK expansion journey. Reasons our clients value us include:

Specialist experience:

We focus purely on overseas companies setting up and operating in the UK and we’ve done so repeatedly across multiple jurisdictions, sectors and models.

Hands on and personal:

We pride ourselves on direct access to senior advisors, a named contact and a team aligned around your goals.

Global reach with local depth:

With the IR Global network, plus deep UK compliance, banking and tax capability, you get both breadth and depth.

Clarity and pragmatism:

We don’t believe in confusing jargon. You’ll get plain English explanations, clear next steps and a focus on what’s needed vs what’s optional.

Growth mindset:

Setting up in the UK isn’t the end - it’s the start. We help you think ahead to how your structure evolves, how you add staff, how you integrate UK and overseas operations.

Our Values

We operate by these core principles:

Trust

We understand that overseas companies entering the UK need a partner they can rely on, week in, week out.

Expertise

We don’t dabble - our specialism is UK expansion for overseas companies.

Clarity

We’ll tell you what you need to know, what risks to look out for and what decisions to make.

Relationship

You will deal with someone who knows your business, not just a generic contact.

Network Driven

Because UK expansion very often touches banking, tax, employment law, immigration and more, the right network matters and that’s where our IR Global membership comes in.

About Paul Beare