Pictured above: Dyke Yaxley managing director, Helen Thomas,
and Rob Whittall celebrate the launch of the new USA
office
A Shropshire accountancy firm is heading stateside in a bid to
attract new business overseas.
Dyke Yaxley Chartered Accountants, in Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury,
has launched a new office in Cleveland, Ohio, and Rob Whittall -
one of the company's directors - will split his time between the UK
and the USA.
The official launch has been announced after five years of
research and business networking during which Rob has developed a
portfolio of corporate and individual clients who need both UK
and/or USA tax or accounting advice.
"Many of the corporate clients are UK companies who are looking
to expand into the US, and during my time here I work with their
team to help translate the way the US tax and accountancy systems
are run.
"This means companies don't have to give up their existing
accountancy support here at home, as I can work with their
representatives and help them manage the transition as they take
their first steps overseas."
Rob also works with UK residents who are moving to the USA as
they often need to complete tax returns in both countries.
"We also work with US residents who live here in the UK as they
are always required to file a US tax return, no matter where they
are living in the world.
"As the UK and US have different tax year ends, we have to work
with both systems to try to minimise the amount of tax people have
to pay and maximise their ability to use foreign tax credits."
Dyke Yaxley managing director, Helen Thomas, said: "We're
delighted the new office is now officially established, and we're
very grateful for Rob's commitment and hard work in developing a
firm footing for this new service.
"It's a new business area for us, and we're looking forward to
building even stronger links with businesses both here in the UK
and in the USA who want effective and professional advice that will
make all the difference."
For more information about Dyke Yaxley, please visit their
website here: www.dykeyaxley.co.uk