UK return and residency: Practical insights for global Indians
ArticlePlanning a move to, or return to, the UK is a significant step for global Indians. This article covers UK residence and arrival planning.
Whether you’re seeking new investment avenues, deal support or expert guidance on tax and regulatory matters, our bespoke services offer customised support and services across the entire value chain.
Of the estimated 35 million in the Indian diaspora*, a growing number are ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) who are investing and creating wealth overseas.
Our Global Indian programme provides agile and holistic support to navigate the investment landscape and evolving tax, regulatory and compliance needs.
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Cross-border expertise
Single point of contact who can facilitate cross-border communications and swiftly and seamlessly guide you through the ever-changing complexities of jurisdictional rules
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International footprint
Our presence in key destinations (UK, UAE, Singapore, India, GIFT City, Germany) – and 150 markets globally – allows us to highlight and follow up on investment opportunities.
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End-to-end support
Access to our network of ecosystem partners for comprehensive support - Private banks; law firms; Corporate and Fiduciary service providers; immigration, real estate and education consultants.
Why Grant Thornton
We put people first to create authentic, long-term relationships built on trust, knowledge and expertise. We have a successful track record of working with UHNWIs, including first-and second-generation promoters, tech entrepreneurs, and large family offices in India, London, Dubai and Singapore.
Our Global Indian programme provides agile and holistic support to navigate the investment landscape and evolving tax, regulatory and compliance needs across UK, UAE, Cyprus, Switzerland, Singapore, India, GIFT City and Germany.
We give you the answers you need when you need them – with solutions that are agile, holistic and tailored.
Global Indian webinar series
Our Global Indian webinar series presents a lineup of expert-led sessions decoding the investment landscape, and evolving tax, regulatory and compliance needs across UK, UAE, Singapore, India, GIFT City and Germany. The sessions are carefully tailored to help Global Indians with cross-border investment, expansion and mobility.
How we can help:
- Advice and evaluation on countries and programmes that align with your mid-to long-term objectives
- Knowledge and experience of the regulatory and tax implications in both India and the country of residence or investment
- Presenting investment opportunities, including real estate-led business, in key jurisdictions
- Assisting with tax structuring, regulatory compliance, estate planning, deal advisory, M&A tax, and post-deal services
Recent examples:
- Supported second generation promoter with tax structuring and identifying investment avenues in Europe
- Advising a number of UHNWIs on new regulatory changes: UK non-dom, Dubai Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and more
- Supported a Global Indian with a presence in multiple countries on regulatory and tax compliances
- Supported a large family with an investment in hospitality assets
Our team in key jurisdictions
Akshay Bhalla
Partner, Head of India Global
Grant Thornton UK
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Anuj Chande OBE
Partner, Head of South Asia Group
Grant Thornton UK
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Nicholas Parkinson
Tax Partner
Grant Thornton UK
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Hemal Shah
Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
Grant Thornton UK
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Jessica Patel
Tax Partner, Real Estate & Construction Expert
Grant Thornton UK
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Pallavi Joshi Bakhru
Partner, Business Owners & Family Offices
India-UK Corridor Leader
Grant Thornton Bharat
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David Sandison
Partner, Head of Tax
Grant Thornton Singapore
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Anuj R. Kapoor
Partner, Head of M&A and International Tax
Grant Thornton UAE
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Adrian Sham
Partner, Tax and Global Mobility Services
Grant Thornton Singapore
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Chetan Hans
Partner, Head of CFO Services, ESG & Sustainability Services, and India Singapore Desk
Grant Thornton Singapore
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Akshay Deshraj
Partner, Deals Advisory
Grant Thornton Germany
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Paresh Kubadiya
Director, FS Tax & Regulatory Practice
SME GIFT City Initiative
Grant Thornton Bharat
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Phryni Yiakoumetti Mina
Partner, People, Relocation and Family Office Services
Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Ltd
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Manashi Daas
Director & Operations Lead
Global Indian Programme
Grant Thornton Bharat
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Michael Tobler
Partner, Corporate International Tax
Grant Thornton Switzerland/Liechtenstein
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