Pathfinder: facilitating global growth

Pathfinder is PwC’s flagship inward investment platform, advising clients as they enter, launch and grow across international markets.

The UK is the number one destination for inward investment in Europe, managing a huge number of FDI annually. This consistent demand is largely due to:

strong demographic and economic growth.

a broad and diverse range of markets, infrastructure and capital projects.

access to talent and skilled labour.

levels of innovation and technological advances.

Regardless of size or experience, entering the UK market for the first time presents an array of options and challenges. We recognise the complexity around UK regulation and the interconnectivity between tax, legal and accounting. Our specialist Pathfinder advisers understand the processes involved, helping business leaders and investors to navigate the journey by drawing upon the strength of PwC’s global network.

The service includes:

Project managing the process, from fact-finding through to implementation.
Assessing new markets to enter and identifying potential targets or suppliers.
Comparing the tax and regulatory environment against other territories.
Setting up the structure, operational activities and registering an address.
Organising visa applications in order to relocate and recruit talent.
Contractual advice and on demand legal support.
Practical guidance in relation to opening bank accounts, securing insurances, recruiting teams and sourcing office space.