영국의 해외투자 유치정책의 성공요인 분석

Abstract

This paper examines a case study of the UK on the successful FDI inducement policy. Foreign companies bring new technologies, ideas and skills, as well as new investment to an economy - and there can be significant benefits for indigenous companies as suppliers and for local economies. A high level of inward investment is a sign that a country is a good place in which to do business. According to UNCTAD, the UK is the second biggest global FDI host country. UKTI is the government organisation, playing crucial role to induce foreign investment in the UK, that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK. The UK's inward investment promotional effort combines both national and regional agencies in a co-ordinated network. UKTI has a key role in managing this network and co-ordinating the efforts of both the public and private sector partners around the UK to make the best case for ‘UK plc’. This ensures that potential investors have access to all the available help and advice they need to make the best commercial decisions. UKTI's principal objectives in the area of FDI are to attract, retain and add value to UK investment. Foreign investors are attracted by the UK's general business environment; availability of skilled labour; the strength of the R&D base and the R&D tax credit supports & incentives; the position of English as the international language of business; economic stability; the favourable tax scheme, e.g. corporation tax and personal tax, and regulatory regime; and other factors such as advanced financial institutions and SOC, and competitive education system. The UK is not only an important and valuable market in its own right but also provides a platform for reaching markets in Europe. It provides a skilled and adaptable workforce and unrivalled R&D capabilities for international businesses looking to grow. Investing companies also recognise the importance of operating in a market in which it is easy to set-up and do business.