US to UK expansion
Take your US business to the UK, with the legals done right
Your US contracts and policies will not protect you in Britain. We get your UK customer terms, UK GDPR compliance and contracts launch-ready on fixed fees, so you can start selling without regulatory surprises.
- UK-ready terms, privacy and contracts, drafted for your business
- Fixed fees agreed up front, quoted free within 1 business day
- One team that understands both US and UK rules
20,000+ UK businesses helped
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Scope your UK expansion
Tell us where you are at and we will come back with fixed-fee options, usually within 1 business day.
Why US documents fail in the United Kingdom
Cross-border expansion fails legally in predictable ways. These are the four we fix most often.
Your US terms will not hold up
The Consumer Rights Act implies statutory rights you cannot disclaim away, and US-style arbitration clauses and liability waivers often fail against UK consumers.
UK GDPR is stricter than US privacy law
UK GDPR applies to anyone selling to UK customers, with consent, transparency and data transfer rules that go far beyond CCPA. Fines are calculated on global turnover.
At-will employment does not exist
UK employees get statutory notice, unfair dismissal protection and written particulars from day one. US-style offer letters are not compliant and leave you exposed.
Entity and VAT questions stall launches
UK subsidiary, branch or direct sales? And when does VAT registration kick in? The right answers depend on your model, and guessing wrong creates tax headaches later.
Everything you need to launch in the UK
Each project is scoped to your business, delivered on a fixed fee, with a lawyer you can actually talk to.
UK customer terms and conditions
Drafted for UK law, respecting the consumer rights you cannot contract out of.
UK GDPR privacy compliance
Privacy policy, cookie compliance and data processing terms aligned to UK GDPR.
Contract review and localisation
Your supplier, partner and customer contracts adapted from US to UK law.
Hiring documents
Employment contracts and contractor agreements compliant with UK employment law.
Entity structure advice
Practical guidance on UK subsidiaries, branches and Companies House registration.
IP and brand protection
UKIPO trade mark strategy so your brand is protected before you scale.
What changes between the US and the UK
The UK is a single national market, but its consumer, privacy and employment rules are stricter than what most US businesses are used to. Here is what that means for the documents you already have.
| Legal area | United States | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer protection | FTC Act plus state statutes. Broad freedom to disclaim warranties in B2C contracts. | Consumer Rights Act 2015 implies statutory rights that cannot be excluded, and unfair terms are unenforceable. |
| Privacy and data | Patchwork of state laws like CCPA, generally notice-based with opt-outs. | UK GDPR applies economy-wide, consent-based, with strict data transfer rules and fines based on global turnover. |
| Employment | At-will employment in most states, few statutory entitlements. | Statutory notice periods, unfair dismissal protection, paid holiday entitlements and written particulars required from day one. |
| Company setup | State-based incorporation, commonly Delaware, plus foreign qualification. | Companies House registration, one national registry covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. |
| Sales tax | State and local sales tax with economic nexus rules. | VAT, one national system, with registration required once you cross the turnover threshold or import goods. |
| Trade marks | USPTO registration protects you across the US. | US rights do not extend to the UK. You need a UKIPO filing to protect your brand. |
Consumer protection
United States
FTC Act plus state statutes. Broad freedom to disclaim warranties in B2C contracts.
United Kingdom
Consumer Rights Act 2015 implies statutory rights that cannot be excluded, and unfair terms are unenforceable.
Privacy and data
United States
Patchwork of state laws like CCPA, generally notice-based with opt-outs.
United Kingdom
UK GDPR applies economy-wide, consent-based, with strict data transfer rules and fines based on global turnover.
Employment
United States
At-will employment in most states, few statutory entitlements.
United Kingdom
Statutory notice periods, unfair dismissal protection, paid holiday entitlements and written particulars required from day one.
Company setup
United States
State-based incorporation, commonly Delaware, plus foreign qualification.
United Kingdom
Companies House registration, one national registry covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Sales tax
United States
State and local sales tax with economic nexus rules.
United Kingdom
VAT, one national system, with registration required once you cross the turnover threshold or import goods.
Trade marks
United States
USPTO registration protects you across the US.
United Kingdom
US rights do not extend to the UK. You need a UKIPO filing to protect your brand.
Fixed-fee UK expansion packages
Every package is scoped to your business and quoted as a fixed fee, for free, before you commit. The price we quote is the price you pay.
UK Market Entry Essentials
The minimum legal foundation to start selling to UK customers with confidence.
- UK customer terms and conditions
- Privacy policy aligned to UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act
- Consumer Rights Act compliance review of your offer
- Consultation on your launch plan with our UK team
Launch Ready Pack
Everything in Essentials, plus the contracts you need to hire and trade locally.
- Everything in UK Market Entry Essentials
- Employment or contractor agreements for UK hires
- Supplier or distribution agreement review
- Business structure advice (UK subsidiary, branch or direct sales)
Full Expansion Support
A dedicated legal team across your whole UK expansion, on ongoing fixed fees.
- Companies House incorporation support
- IP protection and trade mark strategy for the UK
- Ongoing contract drafting and review
- Priority access to your legal team
Every project is quoted individually for free before you commit, and the quoted fixed fee is the price you pay.
From quote to launch-ready in three steps
No hourly billing and no surprises. You know the price and the timeline before any work starts.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your expansion plans and our legal consultants prepare a fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day.
Accept online
Review your quote, accept online and e-sign your engagement letter. The price you accept is the price you pay.
Work with your lawyer
Speak with a legal expert by phone or video, then receive your documents, ready to use in your new market.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your expansion plans and our legal consultants prepare a fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day.
Accept online
Review your quote, accept online and e-sign your engagement letter. The price you accept is the price you pay.
Work with your lawyer
Speak with a legal expert by phone or video, then receive your documents, ready to use in your new market.
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No. UK consumer law implies rights into your contracts that cannot be disclaimed, and terms that try to exclude them are unenforceable and can attract regulatory attention. US-style arbitration clauses and broad liability waivers usually fail against UK consumers. We redraft your terms for UK law rather than translating them line by line.
If you offer goods or services to people in the UK or monitor their behaviour, yes, even without a UK office. That means a compliant privacy notice, a lawful basis for processing, and rules around transferring data back to the US. We make your privacy setup UK-ready without over-engineering it.
Not always. Many US businesses start selling directly from their US entity and incorporate a UK subsidiary later, when hiring or contracts demand it. Incorporation via Companies House is fast and inexpensive when you need it. We advise on the right timing and structure as part of your quote.
There is no at-will employment. UK employees are entitled to written terms from day one, statutory notice, paid holiday of at least 28 days including public holidays, and protection from unfair dismissal after a qualifying period. We prepare compliant employment contracts so your first UK hires start on the right foundation.
Every project is different, so we quote each one individually rather than publishing one-size-fits-all prices. You tell us what you need, and we send you a free, fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day. No hourly billing, and the quoted price is exactly what you pay.
Most projects are delivered within 5 working days of accepting your quote. Complex work like negotiated contracts or data transfer assessments can take longer, and we tell you the timeline in your quote before you commit.
No. Trade mark rights are territorial, so a USPTO registration gives you nothing in the UK. If your brand matters to your expansion, a UKIPO filing should happen early, before you build a UK customer base under that name. We handle the strategy and filing.
You tell us what you need, and we send you a free, fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day. If you accept, that price is locked. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, and you can ask your legal team questions throughout the project without watching a clock.
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Get a free, fixed-fee quote for your expansion legals, usually within 1 business day.