Holding Companies

Gravitate advises holding companies on structuring, compliance, and tax efficiency. These blogs explore key considerations, challenges, and opportunities for businesses managing multiple subsidiaries or investments.

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HMRC and corporate taxes for UK subsidiaries

Here's what you need to know about the UK corporate tax system when setting up business in the UK as an overseas company.

Tom South
April 3, 2025
4 minutes

Setting up a UK branch or subsidiary of an overseas business

The UK offers rich opportunities for expanding businesses, with affluent consumers, skilled workforce and range of double taxation treaties.

Tom South
April 3, 2025
3 minutes

What are Subsidiary Companies?

Sam Newton
March 17, 2025
4 minutes

What Are The Benefits Of A Holding Company?

Find out what a holding company is, the advantages of setting one up along with some potential disadvantages.

Tom South
August 19, 2024
10 mins

The latest industry insights and educational content

As a business scales, housing multiple operations, trading activities, and high-value commercial assets under a single entity can introduce unnecessary risk.


Implementing a holding company structure separates your operational liabilities from core assets like intellectual property, trading profits, or commercial property, creating a firewall that protects the wider group.


Our blogs cover topics like the benefits of a holding company, the role of subsidiary companies, and, for overseas businesses, what is involved in setting up a UK branch or subsidiary, including HMRC’s approach to corporate tax for UK subsidiaries.


All the topics we cover are designed to help you protect your wealth and ensure long-term growth.