International Tax Planning

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International Tax Specialists

Our team are truly international tax planning specialists, providing expert and detailed advice in Sheffield, Doncaster and Northampton. Businesses are Increasingly trading internationally, this can come in many forms from buying and selling overseas or establishing a permanent business presence in another country. When operating across multiple jurisdictions it is vital that the varying tax implications are considered to ensure compliance and efficiency at every stage.

UK businesses selling overseas need to understand both the UK and overseas tax consequences of such transactions. While certain general principles do apply, specific advice on your circumstances and detailed knowledge of the country you are operating in is essential in determining your UK position. Consideration must be given to all forms of taxation.  The overseas tax authorities may require deductions to be made from payments to the UK. We can help you plan for such transactions, minimise deductions and obtain Double Tax Relief for overseas taxes where applicable.

One of the factors that makes Hawsons different is that we are members of HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers from over 150 countries.

Setting up a permanent business establishment in another country requires a detailed knowledge of the local tax regime, which will be different in every country. Through our membership of HLB International Hawsons’ tax specialists can introduce you to and work with local experts who can provide advice and assist with tax compliance.

About HLB International

Hawsons is a member of HLB International, a fast-growing, dynamic network of independent accounting firms and business advisers. Formed in 1969, HLBI is a mid-tier international accounting network, servicing clients through its member firms in over 150 countries. Through this network we can provide you with strategic, business and taxation advice relevant to the countries in which you are operating.

Benefits of working with Hawsons

Take time to get to know you, your business and your aims

Partner-led service tailored to your specific needs

Responsive and available when needed

Tax planning and advice

A one stop shop of specialist services available as needed

Efficient and effective use of technology

No unexpected bills

Meet our team

Noman Ahmed

Noman Ahmed

Tax

Ben Aris, tax consultant

Ben Aris

Assistant Corporate Tax Manager

Stephen charles, tax partner

Stephen Charles

Tax Partner

aaron hemmington

Aaron Hemmington

Tax Partner

Jenny Brown, Director of private client services

Jenny Brown

Director of Private Client Services

Gareth davies, Assistant tax manager

Gareth Davies

Assistant Tax Manager

Laura Howarth

Laura Howarth

Tax

Abi Mcdonald, assistant tax manager

Abi Mcdonald

Assistant Tax Manager

Gillian Mellor, tax

Gillian Mellor

Tax

Helen Scott

Helen Scott

Tax

Ashley Lewis

Ashley Lewis

Tax

Josh Milligan

Josh Milligan

Tax

Harvey Taylor

Harvey Taylor

Tax

Miriam Plowman

Miriam Plowman

Tax

Charlotte Owen

Charlotte Owen

Tax Senior

Sidra Ahmad

Sidra Ahmad

Tax

Joe Byrne, Tax

Joe Byrne

Tax

Chris Beard, Tax Manager

Chris Beard

Tax Manager

Meet our team

Pete Wilmer Headshot - July 2025

Pete Wilmer

Senior Partner & Head of Corporate Finance

Noman Ahmed

Noman Ahmed

Tax

Will Amos, Partner

Will Amos

Partner

Karen Andrews Administrator

Karen Andrews

Administrator

Ben Aris, tax consultant

Ben Aris

Assistant Corporate Tax Manager

Matthew Whittam

Matthew Whittam

Independent Financial Adviser

David Tidswell

David Tidswell

Independent Financial Adviser

Will Rose, Paraplanner

Will Rose

Head of Risk & Governance

Lindsey Hallam

Lindsey Hallam

Financial Planning Administrator

Georgia Hibbert

Georgia Hibbert

Financial Planning Administrator

Scott Sanderson, Partner

Scott Sanderson

Partner

Claire Pass

Claire Pass

Payroll Supervisor

Sarah Baldry, Payroll

Sarah Baldry

Payroll Senior

Scott Mills

Scott Mills

Payroll Senior

Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Payroll Senior

Jack Ware, Corporate Finance Director

Jack Ware

Corporate Finance Director

Jack Parker, corporate finance manager

Jack Parker

Corporate Finance Manager

Ellie Wilcockson, Corporate Finance Executive

Ellie Wilcockson

Corporate Finance Executive

Investing overseas

If you are considering expanding operations overseas, you are likely to encounter a number of challenges with which you are not familiar. Together with advice from our HLB International member firms we can take account of local and UK tax issues to establish a tax-efficient structure for your business’ international expansion.

 

Investing in the UK

Laws in the UK that regulate businesses and taxes are vast and complex. Before making any decision to invest in the UK, you should ensure you have fully reviewed your strategic options and considered the optimal structuring of your enterprise.

Similarly, we advise overseas businesses on the UK tax implications of trading and establishing a presence in the UK, while also providing UK payroll services and preparing UK VAT returns for overseas businesses.

 

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Why choose Hawsons?

Our national and international reach

We are a member of HLB International a fast-growing, dynamic network of independent accounting firms and business advisers. Our membership gives us access to accountancy firms in over 150 countries worldwide to ensure consistent, cost-effective and expert advice to our clients and businesses with international operations and needs.

In the UK, HLB participant firms have a strong presence and work closely together to deliver best practice service and latest thought leadership through a number of working parties that meet regularly. Regular contact with these firms enables us to provide a national service if required.

Our reputation

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