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Legal Formation Questionnaire

This form gathers essential information for the legal formation of a UK presence for your institution. Your detailed responses will assist in navigating the UK regulatory landscape.

SECTION 1

Which degree levels are you authorized to award?
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SECTION 2

Will the UK operation award degrees directly from the Florida entity, or will it pursue UK degree-awarding powers?
Award degrees directly from your country entity
Pursue UK degree-awarding powers
Both
Undecided
Other

SECTION 3

What is your preferred legal structure for the UK entity? (e.g., company limited by guarantee, company limited by shares)
Company limited by guarantee
Company limited by shares
Undecided
Other
Do you plan to establish a UK subsidiary, branch, or another arrangement?
UK Subsidiary
UK Branch
Undecided
Other
Will the UK entity be fully owned by the institution or include external partners/investors?
Fully owned by the institution
Include external partners/investors
Undecided
Other

SECTION 4

Will any governance or advisory board be established in the UK?
Yes
No
Undecided
Will management be UK-based or centralised in your home country?
UK based
Centralised in home country
Blended approach
Other

SECTION 5

Will courses be delivered in-person, online, or blended?
Will you seek validation partnerships with a UK university, or offer your home country degrees?
Seek validation partnerships with UK university
Offer home country degrees
Both
Undecided
Will your programs align with UK higher education quality assurance standards?

SECTION 6

Have you reviewed the UK Office for Students (OfS) registration requirements?
Are you prepared to meet OfS standards in governance, financial sustainability, and consumer protection?
Yes
No
Working towards it
Will your UK operation seek eligibility for UK student finance or visas?
Are there branding or naming concerns regarding the use of the word “university” in the UK?
Yes
No
Unsure

SECTION 7

Do you have secured premises or a preferred location in England?
Yes, secured premises
Yes, preferred location
No, still searching
Are you familiar with UK banking, tax, and accounting requirements?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not familiar

SECTION 8

Are there any federal or state restrictions on international operations or qualification export in your country?
Yes
No
Unsure
Does your university participate in any federal student loan programs in your country?
Yes
No
Unsure
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