Where to start

Are you interested in starting a business in Glasgow? You can contact this go-to resource for business development in Glasgow to answer your questions and get started.

About


Invest Glasgow is Glasgow City Council’s inward investment team.

Invest Glasgow offers comprehensive business support and guidance, providing one point of contact to all businesses, property investors and developers seeking to invest in the city. We are dedicated to encouraging and assisting investment and promoting the city as one of the most business-friendly locations in the UK and Europe.

This professional, collaborative approach addresses the needs of investors and businesses alike and facilitates access to a wide range of partners across the city: Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, property agents and other Council departments such as Planning and Business Services.

In attracting and retaining investors to the city, the investment team promises first-rate service that includes:

  • Business development and support
  • Guidance on investment incentives and business support
  • Access to partners and networks
  • Investment advice
  • Dedicated aftercare

Services


Glasgow City Council’s inward investment team provides one point of contact for all companies and investors interested in Glasgow. Invest Glasgow will work with you from initial inquiry to helping you set up in the city.

We can help you:

  • Find the right site/location
  • Identify partners, investors, developers and operators
  • Fast tracking major planning applications or key developments

Business Incentives

Glasgow is open for your business. A range of business incentives and support is on offer to establish and grow your company in the city.

  • Investment incentives (Regional Selective Assistance, Venture Capital Fund and Equity Funding)
  • R&D and innovation grants
  • Tax incentives including tax credits and PatentBox (pay up to 56% less corporation tax)
  • Lowest corporation tax rate of the G20 countries
  • Location and property advice
  • Access to partners and networks
  • Access to Scottish research capabilities
  • Business development support
  • Staffing and recruitment support and subsidies
  • Dedicated aftercare

Contact


Visit our website

http://investglasgow.com

Send us an email

invest@glasgow.gov.uk

Call us

+44 (0)141 287 8616 

Visit us

Development & Regeneration Services
Glasgow City Council
231 George Street
Glasgow G1 1RX

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Home Country Support

Companies wishing to enter a foreign market can actively seek out support by the embassy or consulate of their home country in another city. Staff members are ready to help you begin.

Another source of support and information is the bilateral chamber of commerce of your home country. The chamber may assist your company in several ways, including consulting services regarding market research, trade-show assistance, background verification, preparation of market entry plans and business referral services.

Find your Embassy / Consulate or Chamber of commerce for this city.