Client Case Study – Gorilla Glue Europe Ltd
- Jan 4, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
A Strong Hold on Growth
Originating from a formula first used on teak in Indonesia, news of an adhesive with incredible strength spread quickly. Two decades later, demand for Gorilla Glue products continues to accelerate. With the support of UHY member firms across Europe, the business's growth ambitions are thriving.
"We had always planned to expand into Europe from the UK, but Brexit brought challenges that none of us were equipped to deal with," says Richard Allen, Head of European Accounting at Gorilla Glue Europe Ltd.
"This was unfamiliar territory for British businesses in our position and we needed specialist support to facilitate our growth, first into the Netherlands and later into Germany. I had worked with UHY in previous companies, so it was the only network I wanted to support us. I was confident from the outset that UHY had the expertise and resources to guide us through this critical period."
"From the beginning, I have been impressed by the effortless way member firms communicate. There is never any need to repeat instructions, and I have complete confidence that everything necessary is being done to help us achieve our goals."
Staying Close
As Gorilla Glue expanded its European operations, experts from across the UHY network worked together to provide seamless cross-border support.
Michelle Dale, VAT Director at UHY Hacker Young in Manchester, coordinated communications between Niall Donnelly, Head of Corporate Tax at UHY Farrelly Dawe White, Dundalk, Ireland; Martin Kuijpers, VAT Specialist at Govers Accountants/Consultants in Eindhoven, Netherlands; and Lomme Van Dam, International Business Tax Advisor at Govers Accountants/Consultants.
"Together, these professionals from different parts of the UHY network combined their expertise to help us establish legal entities and navigate complex compliance requirements in the Netherlands and Germany," says Richard.
"They helped us get established quickly and continue to support the development of our European structure. Their advice and day-to-day assistance with matters such as VAT returns and payroll have been exceptional."
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