Our Manchester lawyers can offer legal representation in a wide range of legal matters that concern individuals or companies. Our team can assist clients for legal issues related to: consumer rights, human rights, debt recovery, medical negligence, employment law, family law, wills and inheritance, corporate law, taxation and numerous others.
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| Legal services offered by our law firm in Manchester | – immigration (applying for UK visas, residence permits, citizenship), – company formation, – legal representation in court, – assistance in purchasing properties in Manchester, – tax registration, – merger and acquisition etc. |
Types of clients our team can serve | – foreign companies, – foreign individuals relocating here, – residents of Manchester (individuals and companies), – refugees and persons relocated for humanitarian purposes, etc. |
Reasons to choose our team | – long experience, – professional services, – wide range of legal cases, – international experience, – tailored legal advice, – competitive prices, – possibility to obtain legal aid in certain cases |
| Legal services for company formation in Manchester | Our Manchester solicitors can help clients with: – selecting a legal entity (most common, the private company limited by shares), – preparing the incorporation documents, – submitting the documents with the Companies House, – registering for taxes with the HM Revenue and Customs, – obtaining business licenses etc. |
| Legal services for setting up a representative office | – register with the Companies House and the HM Revenue and Customs, – preparing the incorporation documents, – renting an office space, – submitting the application form OS IN01, – paying the registration fee |
| Accounting services (yes/no) | Yes |
| Tax advice and assistance (yes/no) | Yes |
| Tax registration services | Our Manchester solicitors will assist clients with; – registering with the HM Revenue and Customs, – registering for VAT (mandatory when the annual turnover is above GBP 85,000). |
| Common legal services for foreigners | – immigration services (legal assistance on the visa types, applying for a visa or a residence permit, representing clients in visa refusals or appeals), – legal services for purchasing a property, – legal aid, – inheritance and wills, etc. |
| Assistance in setting up a bank account | – representing both individual and corporate clients, – preparing the documentation that is requested by the bank |
| Basic taxes for companies in Manchester | – the corporate tax (19% standard rate, 10% charged for income deriving from patent exploitation, 30% for companies involved in oil and gas extraction), – tonnage tax, – VAT (20% standard rate, 5% and 0% reduced rates), – withholding taxes (20% standard rate). |
| Basic taxes for individuals in Manchester | – the personal income tax, charged on a progressive base (0%, 20%, 40%, 45%), – stamp duty land tax (charged progressively, based on the value of the property at rates of 0%, 2%, 5%, 10% and 12%), – inheritance tax (charged at a rate of 40% if the value of the estate is above GBP 325,000 – in general – or GBP 500,000 – if the property is inherited by children or grandchildren |
| When can a foreigner apply for a residence permit? | When applying for temporary or permanent residency in UK for: work, study, business, etc. Foreigners can apply for Registration Certificate EEA QP, UK Returning Resident Visa, UK Settlement Permits, Settlement Permit for Refugees and Persons under Humanitarian Protection, etc. |
| Reasons to invest in Manchester | – many opportunities in the real estate industry, – increasing population, – numerous investments for the regeneration of the city, – very good infrastructure system, – business hub, – amongst the top 3 places to do business in the UK, – high quality of life |
| Debt collection services | Our Manchester solicitors can address the debtor, negotiate with the debtor following the terms established with the client, use mediation and other methods to reach a settlement, representing clients in the court, where necessary. |
What are our main categories of services?
The types of services we provide derive from two main branches of law, namely:
- civil law;
- criminal law.
What are the basic services that our Manchester law firm can offer to natural persons?
The types of services a natural person can request from our lawyer in Manchester can differ based on the person’s current situation. Clients can rely on us for matters such as:
- immigration;
- employment (employment law, employment contracts, litigation cases related to the work environment, etc.);
- renting or buying a residential property;
- medical negligence and personal injury cases;
- human rights;
- legal services pertaining to the family law;
- obtaining legal aid.
How can our lawyers assist in matters regulated under the family law?
You can also rely on our legal services in matters related to the family legislation. Some of the basic branches of law where we can assist you are the following:
- getting married or divorced;
- providing legal representation during a mediation case;
- providing legal representation in front of the British courts;
- offering advice in child custody and alimony;
- assistance in drawing a will or obtaining an inheritance.
What are the areas of expertise when it comes to immigration in Manchester?
Basic immigration services that one can obtain from our law firm in Manchester refer to the assistance in obtaining a visa or a residence permit. With regards to visas, there are multiple options, created for a wide category of purpose of stay, such as:
- visitor visas;
- visas for family reunification;
- student visas;
- business visas.
Besides these, we can help foreigners acquire permanent residency in Manchester and citizenship.
Can clients obtain legal aid in Manchester?
Yes, individuals in Manchester are entitled to obtain legal aid in certain situations. Legal aid refers to the legal procedures through which a person who has to address to a court receives financial support, as a consequence of any of the following:
- the person is not able to pay for legal services due to his or her current financial situation;
- the category of legal case can entitle one to apply for legal aid.
What are the basic corporate services offered by our Manchester law firm?
Businessmen who want to start a company in Manchester may address our law firm, where they can find relevant information and guidance on any matters related to the corporate law. Our main service is offering legal assistance related to:
- registering a local company;
- mergers and acquisitions;
- the optimal tax strategy a company should follow;
- tax compliance procedures;
- employing local and/or foreign workforce;
- applying for business/investment visas;
- obtaining adequate licenses and permits, as per the requirements of the industry in which the company will activate;
- expanding on the local market (branch office, subsidiary, representative office), etc.
What are our real estate services?
Our law firm in Manchester also offers legal services that are useful to any third party interested in real estate (which can be residential, commercial or industrial). We can provide tailored legal services for any type of real estate a client may be interested in, our basic services being:
- assisting clients in finding a suitable property that meets their demands;
- preparing the documentation (for rental/ purchase);
- conveyancing services (the legal steps related to the transfer of ownership during the sale of a property – more on the subject is available here);
- informing the clients on the types of fees and taxes associated with buying a property;
- completing due diligence services (verifying if the property is sold in good faith);
- those who already live in Manchester as tenants, whose landlords refuse to provide basic services or comply with basic demands, can receive housing disrepair legal services (more on the subject here), etc.
Persons interested in obtaining more information on the legal services available in this city, are invited to contact our lawyer in Manchester.