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Standard, T. (2026, September 23). Global growth, local complexity: a founder’s international expansion checklist. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/smes/global-growth-local-complexity-an-international-expansion-checklist-b1298056.html
Standard, The. “Global growth, local complexity: a founder’s international expansion checklist.” Evening Standard, 23 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/business/smes/global-growth-local-complexity-an-international-expansion-checklist-b1298056.html.
Standard, The. “Global growth, local complexity: a founder’s international expansion checklist.” Evening Standard, September 23, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/smes/global-growth-local-complexity-an-international-expansion-checklist-b1298056.html.
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ZEDRA, a firm specializing in audit and accounting advice for UK and international companies, recently highlighted key considerations for businesses looking to expand internationally. According to Louise Morriss from ZEDRA, successful global expansion requires early preparation for operational challenges alongside commercial opportunities.
Morriss advises that compliance obligations begin as soon as people start working in another market, emphasizing the importance of building compliance into an expansion strategy from day one. She also stresses understanding the true cost of employing people locally, which can vary significantly between jurisdictions due to factors such as payroll tax, social security contributions, pension requirements, employee benefits expectations, and statutory leave protections.
Additionally, Morriss recommends treating global mobility as a business risk rather than just an HR issue, given that remote workers, frequent business travelers, and relocating employees create unexpected tax, immigration, and legal challenges. Regularly reviewing where employees are working is crucial to avoid triggering local tax exposure or compliance requirements.
