Investment framework and opportunities in the United Kingdom

Procedures Relative to Foreign Investment

Obligation to Declare: The Enterprise Act 2002 governs the UK's foreign investment review regime. Grounds for intervention include public interest cases (section 42), special public interest cases (section 59) and protection of legitimate interests (section 67 and Article 21(4), Merger Regulation). The National Security and Investment Bill 2019-20 will strengthen the Government's powers to scrutinise investments, in particular those that may give rise to a national security risk.
Competent Organisation For the Declaration: Companies House
Requests For Specific Authorisations: Some industries are partially government owned or controlled, for example the transport and energy sectors. Similarly, banking and insurance enterprises must obtain Financial Services Authority and government authorisation before operating in the UK.

Investment Opportunities

Investment Aid Agency: Department for International Trade
Invest in Great (Support for exporters and inward investors)
Tenders, Projects and Public Procurement: Government Procurement Service, Government Procurement Service
Tenders Info, Tenders in the United Kingdom
DgMarket, Tenders Worldwide
Other Useful Resources: Invest in Great Britain Guide (PwC UK)
Invest in UK Platform
SmallBusiness.co.uk (Advice and resource platform for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses)

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