Can I invest in the UK from abroad?
Can I invest in the UK from abroad? There are no restrictions on foreign investment in the UK and non-UK resident individuals investing in the UK are generally only subject to UK tax on limited UK source income and gains. Can foreigners buy shares in UK? Yes it is legal, in fact according to statistics.gov.uk, foreign investors are the largest holders of UK shares (as of 2008). Can I buy stocks from another country? Investors can access foreign stocks via ADRs, GDRs, direct investing, mutual funds, ETFs, and MNCs. Buying foreign stocks allows investors to diversify their portfolio's risk, in...