Establishing a UK Presence Series - Episode 2 - UK Bank Accounts

Knowing if you need a UK bank account or indeed how to set one up can be a challenge for many businesses. With so many considerations it can seem to be one of the most complicated aspects of entering the UK market.   In the next video in our series of webinars on how to establish a presence in the UK, Ben Aspinall, partner at Ecovis Wingrave Yeats, breaks down what businesses need to know and the question of whether you actually need to set up a UK bank account or not. This is a must-watch for any business on the journey already or for those even considering the UK as a next step. Ben will walk you through: When you need to consider opening a UK bank account What are the key considerations for selection of a type of bank account What documentation you will need What banking providers are available Eligibility First steps Ecovis Wingrave Yeats UK is a firm of chartered accountants, business advisors and tax specialists based in London. They offer a full range of services including tax advisory, corporate finance, audit and outsourced business services (payroll, bookkeeping, accounting and company secretarial) Ecovis supports various sectors including technology, creative financial markets, green & sustainable and real estate. They focus primarily on UK businesses looking at UK expansion.