Discusses the legal requirements/options for joint venture/licensing in this market.
Last Published: 8/1/2019

Joint ventures may be formed as limited liability companies or as equal or unequal partnerships.  Consortia of companies formed to bid or manage specific projects usually use a British-registered limited liability company as the vehicle to more easily rent or purchase local premises and assets and to hire and manage a local workforce and support staff.  No ownership or control restrictions apply to joint ventures in the United Kingdom.
 

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United Kingdom Business Management Legislation