Why Essex?
Essex is central to the prosperity of the eastern region within the UK. When you consider the benefits Essex has to offer, it’s not hard to see why the region has attracted over 1500 foreign-owned companies.
Location
- The fastest growing area of the UK
- Ideally located between London, Cambridge and mainland Europe
Low costs
- One of the lowest Corporation and Personal tax percentages in Europe
- Comparitively low staffing, housing and land costs
Innovation
- Highest concentration of UK research and development companies in the region
- Prime location for innovative, high-tech companies
Developed infrastructure
- Less than a day from mainland Europe with two major international seaports
- UK's fastest growing airport at London, Stansted
Skilled people
- Highly-skilled workforce with Internationally-renowned universities and colleges
- Many of the country's top performing state and private schools
