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UK holding companies: why they are still holding strong?

As a territorial tax regime, the UK has a number of benefits, which have only increased over the last two decades, write Artem Vasyutin and Sophie Hatton (Deloitte).

What is the purpose of a holding company?

Holding companies are widely used in group structures between parent companies and subsidiaries. Inserting a holding company can legally separate risks in different entities or business divisions. It can also facilitate the future sale of part of the business or allow for a group reorganisation. It may also be required by a third party for example where external debt funding is being sourced. A holding company can also be used to keep the top parent company ‘clean’ and simple which can be desirable particularly if the parent company is listed. There could also be tax benefits associated with the use of holding companies.

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