Madrid positions itself as the "Next Growth Chapter" for UK companies

 

 

In collaboration with How2Go UK and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, two strategic forums were successfully held in Birmingham and Manchester, United Kingdom, under the motto «Madrid Investment Forum: Your Next Growth ChapterThese events sparked considerable interest among British companies with expansion plans into Europe and Latin America.

 

The forums brought together a large audience of senior managers, legal experts and business representatives, who thoroughly explored the advantages that Madrid offers. The Spanish capital presents itself as a strategic option, especially in the current context of post-Brexit market diversification and the search for new avenues for global growth.

 

Madrid: Europe's gateway to global growth

 

The central message of both events was resounding: Madrid is not just a Spanish success story, but a key gateway to European and Latin American markets for forward-thinking companies.

 

Currently, the Region of Madrid attracts more than 67% of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Spain's total, home to more than 15.500 foreign-owned companies. The region offers a unique combination of business-friendly policies, a robust innovation ecosystem, and unparalleled connectivity with key markets in Europe, Latin America, and North Africa, reaching more than one billion consumers.

 

Diego de Arístegui and Pedro Homedes, investment directors at Invest in Madrid, explained how the region remains a magnet for global investment thanks to its political and economic stability, competitive tax environment, and access to high-level talent in sectors such as technology, financial services, healthcare, and professional services.

 

From interest to action: practical advice for British businesses

The forums focused on providing attendees with practical tools to kick-start their expansion process. Sessions included:

    A distinguished presentation on why Madrid stands out as a destination for FDI.

    A practical guide on how to set up a subsidiary in Madrid, featuring Rodrigo Martos, partner at Fieldfisher Spain.

    A detailed analysis of accounting and regulatory obligations by BookGest Solutions, Fieldfisher's business services outsourcing division.

    Discussions on the tax framework, labor legislation, and business structuring, which are essential for sound planning.

Each forum concluded with sector-specific Q&A sessions and networking sessions, facilitating direct dialogue between British executives, legal experts, and the Invest in Madrid team.

 

A platform for UK-Madrid collaboration

 

Invest in Madrid emphasized its role as a long-term strategic partner for British companies, offering a full range of confidential and free services to support international investors. These services range from initial market analysis and location selection to company formation, tax planning, and integration into local networks. These services include:

 

    Tax incentives and subsidies.

    Support in identifying local partners and suppliers.

    Land and office space location tools.

    Assistance in regulatory processes and sectoral regulations.

    Access to R&D opportunities and innovation clusters.

 

This "one-stop shop" model seeks to minimize expansion risks and accelerate market entry, especially for SMEs, scaleups and companies specializing in technology, digitalization and financial services.

 

The Community of Madrid's momentum continues

 

With increasing diversification into stable and innovation-oriented markets, Madrid is consolidating itself as the next logical step for British companies. The success of the July forums underscores the United Kingdom's clear interest in exploring the opportunities offered by the Spanish capital, not only as an entry point to the European Union, but also as a strategic bridge to Latin America and other emerging markets.