Company Registration in Scotland
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Northern part of Great Britain; part of the United Kingdom
Location
Pound Sterling (GBP)
Currency
Legal System
Limited Partnerships (LPs), Private Limited Companies (Ltd)
Corporate Structures
Tax System
- Scotland operates under the UK tax framework but has devolved powers to set distinct policies for income tax and business rates
- No corporate tax for Limited Partnerships (LPs) if profits are earned outside the UK and partners are non-residents
- Business rates relief schemes are available for small businesses and specific sectors such as hospitality
Legal Framework
- Based on Scots Law; Limited Partnerships (LPs) are popular due to their tax transparency and flexibility
- LPs require at least one general partner and one limited partner; general partners handle management while limited partners have liability limited to their investment
Advantages
- No requirement for financial statements or audits for LPs with non-resident partners
- High level of confidentiality; no public disclosure of partners' details
- Can act as holding companies or intermediate trading entities
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