Manchester Finance Leaders Insight

Manchester Finance Leaders recently gathered to discuss the many opportunities and challenges of expanding into international markets. Hosted by MHA – the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International, these events considered the complexities of global expansion including regulatory considerations, economic shifts, employment law and global mobility. Attendees praised the dynamic sessions with expert panellists sharing both honest and practical strategies. The gathering highlighted the importance of collaboration, where every insight shared was a step toward stronger, more sustainable global initiatives.

Jonathan Main, Parter at MHA, highlighted how businesses navigating post-Brexit and post-pandemic conditions must be proactive:

“We’ve worked with so many businesses since Brexit, and with the speed that things are changing Brexit seems a distant memory. But it’s just one of the many shocks the economy has faced. What’s surprising is how a bit of advice ahead of time can help businesses realise that something they thought was a major obstacle to expansion isn’t that difficult to implement.
All you need to start trading in a foreign jurisdiction in the EU is a third-party logistics warehouse to serve as a base which may require a local VAT registration. Debunking these worries will help businesses assess the viability of expansion.”

Read more about the event key takeaways over on MHA’s website.