1Presentation title - edit in the Master slide Business is GREAT Come to the UK You’re Welcome Marta Georgieva – UK Trade & Investment Investment opportunities in the UK Brno, 25 th November 2015

2 We provide a wide range of services to support new investors in the UK as well as to help expand further export businesses InvestmentTrade ▪ Access and introductions to the right people ▪ Advice and support on setting up in the UK ▪ In-depth report tailored to your business needs ▪ Help selecting the best location ▪ Tax advice ▪ Ongoing government support once you’ve arrived ▪ Support with visas and entry to the UK ▪ Help finding top quality staff ▪ Tailored assistance for entrepreneurs ▪ UK Advisory Network access to trusted commercial providers ▪ Passport to Export for new and inexperienced exporters ▪ Gateway to Global ▪ Growth for experienced exporters ▪ Export Marketing ▪ Research Scheme to investigate a potential export market. ▪ Overseas Business ▪ Risk advice ▪ Market visits and trade missions ▪ Overseas Market introduction ▪ Service to access research, identify contacts and plan events ▪ Seminars, webinars and events in the UK and overseas ▪ Tradeshow Access ▪ Programme support to attend overseas exhibitions. ▪ Open to Export community-driven website for SMEs ▪ Export ▪ Communications ▪ Review to assess communication with overseas customers UKTI has more than 1,200 staff in over 100 overseas markets

3 UKTI Investment Services Team - Our mission Identify prospective CEE companies with ambitions to internationalize Help CEE companies explore and expand into the UK market Create an environment of high-quality inward investment Maintain UK’s long standing position as a top investment destination

4 Our services to international investors in the UK are free of charge and commercial-in-confidence. UKTI offers flexible support packages for every aspect of your investment Not sure which country is best for your business? Already decided to bring your business opportunity to the UK? Already established in the UK, but looking to expand your business? ▪ Market information ▪ Business insights ▪ Events / conferences ▪ Relationship building ▪ Accessing finance ▪ Recruiting skilled staff ▪ Choosing the right location ▪ Finding premises ▪ Opening a bank account ▪ Tax and legal advice

5Presentation title - edit in the Master slide Why UK as a top destination for business expansion?

6 Why invest in GREAT Britain? A GREAT market A GREAT place to work A GREAT place to grow A GREAT government support Vast market opportunity Business-friendly conditions Favorable business environment Attractive tax & support regime

7 A GREAT market 1 As a gateway to Europe, the UK provides access to a market of over 500 million consumers

8 UK is the 5 th largest economy, 2 nd most innovative country in the world and attracts most FDI projects in Europe Level of innovation Source: World Bank; UNCTAD, 2014; Global Innovation Index 2015 World-class industries CountryScore (2015) 1Switzerland United Kingdom Sweden Netherlands USA ……… 24Czech Republic51.32 Largest IT industry in Europe Advanced transportation industry 2 nd largest aerospace industry in the world Tailored market research Comparative analyses Access to Sector Specialists UKTI support:

9 A GREAT place to work 2 The UK was ranked 6 th globally for ease of doing business in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2016 Survey

10 Great Britain is ranked 6 th place globally when it comes to ease of doing business Ease of doing business Country Ease of Doing Business Rank Singapore1 New Zealand2 Denmark3 South Korea4 Hong Kong5 UK6 Germany15 Ireland17 Czech Rep.35 Source: World Bank, Doing Business hours to open the business online 1 GBP required share capital Trust towards entrepreneurs Registering a UK entity Opening a bank account Obtaining VISA, work permits Finding office premises Help finding partners (UK Advisory Network) UKTI support:

11 A GREAT place to grow 3 The UK is the No.1 destination for international business in Europe

12 Almost every region in the UK offers various incentives to companies to attract them to establish there Catapult Centres 10 Catapult Centres allow businesses to access equipment and expertise They bridge the gap between research and business, and help commercialize the outputs Enterprise Zones 24 Enterprise Zones offer a combination of reduced taxes, simpler planning rules and a package of financial incentives to encourage businesses to establish themselves there Local Enterprise Partnerships 39 Local Enterprise Partnerships between the government and businesses, which work together to drive business growth and provide the best local advice possible Types of development deals Select the right location for your business Overview of local accelerators / incubators Introduction to the right people / organizations UKTI support:

13 A GREAT government support 4 The UK Government is committed to creating the most competitive tax regime in the G20

14 The UK government is doing more than ever to create the best business conditions and attract top investments Patent box ▪ Patent Box is a preferential tax regime for profits arising from patents ▪ A reduced rate of 10% will be gradually phased in by 2017 R&D credits Companies with qualifying R&D expenditures are entitled to a deduction on their taxable profits For SMEs, for example, the deduction can reach 230% Attractive tax regime Corporation tax rate of 20% from April 2015 is the lowest in G7 Further reductions will bring down the rate to 18% by 2020 Examples of government support initiatives Overview of government support programs Assess eligibility for state funding / aid Assistance on how to apply UKTI support:

15Presentation title - edit in the Master slide How can UK Trade & Investment support you?

16 We can support your expansion by providing information about the UK market, as well as helping you settle every step of the way Our Top 10 support services

17 As a fully integrated advisory service, UK Trade & Investment will support you both from your home market and locally in the UK Dedicated UK Project Manager Local Investment Advisor Company UKTI cooperation structure Site and property search Visiting the UK Building key contacts Aftercare Maximising your global potential

18 How to start cooperation? Contact the local UKTI Inward Investment Team Start a conversation about your plans and how we can assist you Benefit from our support! You can contact your local UKTI Investment representative at: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3