From start-ups to scale-ups to global household names, our platform works for all business types and models. If you’re looking to expand into or do business in new markets - whether just one or 100 - you’ll find valuable advice, insights and experts to help you on your journey. Whether you’re looking for advice on taxation rules, company registration, market information, remote work, global work permits or almost anything else related to taking your business into a new country, Centuro Connect is what you need.

Companies of all sizes use Centuro Connect, from startups through to multinational corporates. People who typically find Centuro Connect useful include:

• CEOs, CFOs, COOs. founders, owners and company directors
• Global Mobility professionals
• HR, relocation and payroll professionals
• Legal professionals
• Tax professionals
• Procurement professionals
• Risk and Compliance officers
• Accounting and financial professionals

With our in-house team of Global Expansion experts, we can simplify the scaling process for businesses by offering a clear strategy and roadmap for new market entry and business growth. We connect clients with the right local resource to frame an appropriate expansion strategy - we help find solutions to your problems in the most cost effective way. You can then submit your queries and requests for support, and track and manage all of these on the Centuro Connect platform, giving you full oversight of all new market entry work.

Blueprints are information-rich guides packed with vital information you need to do business in a particular country. These are regularly updated by our global network of local experts for the most accurate information. You can access a country’s blueprint to find out:

• how best to enter that market
• how to set up a company
• compare entity structures
• tax and accounting implications
• legal and regulatory requirements
• employment laws in every country
• immigration requirements
• set up a bank account

At each step, you will be able to seek support and advice for more detailed information or complex questions, simply by submitting your requirements. The Centuro team can also work with you to action and assist with the answers you need, quickly and efficiently.

Our team of experts across Legal, Tax, Accounting, Immigration and more have thoroughly researched and collated the most crucial information for global expansion. This information has been sourced from government bodies as well as local experts. The information is regularly reviewed and updated to keep up with changing rules. It must be noted that the information is a guide and not advice, and for specific queries you can speak to our experts within the platform.

We make global expansion easy and speed up the decision-making processes. We have a global network of local experts in all the disciplines you need for effective global expansion. Our network’s technical expertise gives you smart, effective solutions to help you avoid costly mistakes and encourage rapid growth. Our leading technology allows us to manage everything in one place but the human element is present throughout the system to give the ultimate experience in a very complex area for any business. We manage risk and compliance in a way that gives you peace of mind to focus on your business.

• Self- Service - easy to use
• Technology powered by intelligence and expertise
• Designed to service a variety of stakeholders keen for global expansion
• Quick advice and support with real solutions
• Up to date information on local laws and regulations
• Bespoke support with our white glove service

The traditional tools and consultancies used to expand businesses globally have become outdated. Trying to find the right information or advice is complex. With so many confusing laws and tax issues, companies run the risk of large fines and even sanctions if they get it wrong.

We give you the information you need to understand local laws and regulations, quickly and easily without the expensive costs. We understand the challenges of global business and we give you the peace of mind and preserve internal resources.

Empower yourself with important and up-to-date information.

• Save time finding the right expertise
• Simplify your international expansion journey with all you need in one online platform

Centuro Connect is capable of self-service, allowing users to access all experts in any country and interact with them directly. However, if you would rather have a single point of contact and support for your expansion journey, the Centuro team can project manage your requirements and take the administrative burden off your hands.

We are able to provide reliable information and access to professional services in more than 170 countries.

The timeline to get up and running in a new market varies both by the country you are choosing and what your goals are.

For example, if you are looking to register an entity and create a VAT number in Europe, it could be as quick as two to four weeks. Alternatively, if you are looking to send a director to the US to start your state-side operations, you could realistically be looking at anything up to 12 months before they can begin trading.

We recommend you look at the specific requirements for the geographic areas you are interested in, and then speak to one of your Centuro Connect experts to help you create an accurate and realistic timeline.

You can set up a free trial and find country timelines here: https://goglobal.centuroglobal.com/landing

Yes. We know that every expansion journey is different. The Centuro Connect platform shares general processes and requirements for you to educate yourself on country specific compliance, but if you have any other questions, you can always go straight to a local expert, who will provide you with fast and comprehensive advice on your own situation. This is all included in your membership.

Centuro Connect’s platform is available 24/7. If you’re messaging on-the-ground professionals in your target destination, the current average response time is under eight hours. However, we’d suggest allowing up to 48 hours to account for time-zone differences and complexity of your queries.

If you need to speak with the Centuro Connect team about a technical issue, with a bespoke request or for anything else, we aim to respond within 24 hours. Just pop open the live chat and let us know how we can assist.