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IBEAN UK / India-UK Cross-Border

IBEAN UK.
HMRC + FEMA.
One Team.

India businesses with UK subsidiaries navigate HMRC Corporation Tax, VAT Making Tax Digital, and Companies House compliance — while simultaneously managing FEMA/ODI filings, transfer pricing, and India-UK DTAA on the India side. IBEAN manages both.

Why Virtual CFO over Full-Time UK Finance Director
£2–8KVirtual CFO retainer/mo

vs £8–20K+ for a full-time UK Finance Director

2 jurisdictionsUK + India coverage

HMRC + FEMA/RBI under one retainer

1–2 wkEngagement start time

No employment contract, no notice period required

FRS 102 + IFRSReporting standards

UK statutory accounts + India GAAP reconciliation

The India-UK Challenge / Two Regulatory Regimes

India businesses with UK entities face two full regulatory stacks simultaneously. UK advisors rarely know Indian FEMA and transfer pricing rules. Indian advisors rarely know HMRC Making Tax Digital and FRS 102. IBEAN bridges both.

The India-UK DTAA, ODI/APR filings, intercompany transfer pricing, HMRC Corporation Tax, and Companies House — handled by one advisory team.

UK Compliance Coverage / 6 Regulatory Domains

Full Regulatory Stack. UK + India.

01

UK Corporation Tax

CT registration, annual CT600 return, deferred tax, R&D tax credit eligibility, loss relief planning, small profits rate vs main rate

02

HMRC VAT (MTD)

VAT registration, Making Tax Digital compliance, quarterly VAT return filing, partial exemption, reverse charge on imported services

03

Companies House

Annual accounts filing (FRS 102 or IFRS), confirmation statement, director changes, PSC register, dormant company accounts

04

PAYE & Payroll

UK payroll setup, PAYE registration, RTI submissions, National Insurance, auto-enrolment pension compliance, benefits-in-kind (P11D)

05

FEMA / RBI (India side)

Form ODI-Part I before UK investment, Annual Performance Report (APR) by 31 December, dividend repatriation, transfer pricing documentation

06

India-UK DTAA

Withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties between India and UK entities, treaty position documentation, PE analysis for UK service delivery

IBEAN for UK / Full Service Suite

Advisory Built for the India-UK Corridor.

Virtual CFO — UK & India-UK

UK statutory accounts, HMRC VAT return filing, UK Corporation Tax computation, Companies House compliance, and India-UK cross-border advisory — FEMA, transfer pricing, and DTAA. One retainer for both jurisdictions.

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UK Regulatory Compliance

UK Corporation Tax registration and filing, HMRC VAT (Making Tax Digital), Companies House confirmation statements and accounts, PAYE and payroll compliance, and PSC (People with Significant Control) register maintenance.

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UK Market Entry Advisory

UK company structure selection (LTD vs LLP vs branch), UK corporation tax and VAT registration, Companies House incorporation, UK banking facilitation, and go-to-market strategy for UK and European markets.

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India-UK Cross-Border Advisory

ODI filings for UK investments, Annual Performance Report (APR) compliance, India-UK DTAA withholding tax optimisation, transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions, and dividend repatriation planning.

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UK Investor Relations & Reporting

Investor-ready financial reporting for UK entities, board pack preparation, statutory accounts under FRS 102 (UK GAAP) or IFRS, and due diligence support for India-UK M&A transactions.

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Fractional CXO — UK Operations

Fractional CFO, COO, and CMO services for UK-based Indian diaspora businesses and India companies with UK subsidiaries. Senior leadership without UK employment cost and complexity.

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UK Clients / Who We Work With

Built for India-UK Business Reality.

IBEAN UK works with three types of organisations requiring dual-jurisdiction expertise that a single-country advisor cannot provide.

India Businesses Expanding to UK

India-headquartered businesses incorporating UK limited companies for sales, services, or holding purposes. IBEAN manages both India ODI/FEMA compliance and UK Corporation Tax, VAT, and Companies House obligations.

UK-Based Indian Diaspora Businesses

UK businesses with Indian shareholders, India-based operations, or India-sourced products and services. IBEAN manages UK compliance while advising on India entity structure, FEMA implications, and India-UK DTAA position.

India Exporters with UK Customers

India exporters billing UK customers who need a UK entity for contractual, VAT, or commercial reasons. IBEAN advises on the UK entity structure, UK VAT treatment of exports from India, and the PE risk of UK commercial presence.

Indian Startups Targeting UK Investors

Indian startups using a UK holding company for European fundraising or to access UK-based VC/angel capital. IBEAN manages the cross-border structure, FEMA compliance, and investor-ready financial reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

IBEAN UK — Frequently Asked Questions

5 Questions
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Additional questions? Contact the advisory team

Managing India-UK operations? IBEAN covers both sides.

UK Corporation Tax, HMRC VAT, Companies House compliance, FEMA/ODI filings, and India-UK transfer pricing — under one retainer, from day one.

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