Local and national support
International Business Opportunities
Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.
Read MoreUK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)
Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.
Read MoreInternational Trade Guides
Doing Business Guides' are designed to advise and assist UK companies when looking to trade with and invest in opportunity-rich overseas markets.
Read MoreInternational Banking – Making or Receiving Payments
Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.
Read MoreISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes)
The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system is the international system for the identification of recorded music and music videos.
Read MoreISBN - International Standard Book Number
If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN
Read MoreScottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland
Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?
Read MoreEmpowering SMEs in International Trade Support Programme
Are you a novice or experienced importer or exporter looking for strategic and operational support to help grow your global trade?
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides
Guides to exporting in specific countries.
Read MoreBritish International Investment - The UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI)
Information about British International Investment, which supports companies that help to develop and emerging countries grow.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Find a Buyer Profile
A online platform allowing you to showcase your business to international buyers.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Aid Funded Business
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Read MoreOpen To Export - Export Bootcamp
Export Bootcamp to learn the essentials of international trade in bite-size webinars.
Read MoreBusiness Lincolnshire Export Peer Networks
Peer Networks enables you to make connections and overcome any international trade challenges and explore new opportunities.
Read MoreLiverpool Chamber of Commerce
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is a membership service that offers support in networking and contacts, international trade and events.
Read MoreGlobal London Programme
This programme is designed to support London's small businesses in reaching new markets and breaking into the international arena.
Read MoreDBT - Export Support Team
Service for pre-start-up and trading UK businesses with questions about exporting to Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia plus trading with Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.
Read MoreTrade Advisory Service - Invest NI
Providing NI companies with access to in-market consultants who undertake a range of bespoke projects to help companies investigate and develop export markets.
Read MoreEnterprise Ireland
Responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
Read MoreHampshire Chamber of Commerce
Membership organisation providing support to businesses in the county.
Read MoreSomerset Chamber of Commerce
Membership based organisation offering support to businesses in Somerset to help them grow and connect.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Report a Trade Barrier
A way to report and look for resolutions to new trade barriers or an issue with an existing trade barrier.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
Find overseas customers and export opportunities.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - UK Defence and Security Exports
UK Defence and Security Exports helps UK businesses in the Defence and Security sector to export their products and services internationally.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Events Portal
Events calendar of events updated regularly with both UK and overseas events as well as overseas missions.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Preparing to Export
A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Export Opportunities
An online portal that helps UK businesses find overseas contracts, tenders and projects.
Read MoreSetting up a UK Ltd company from overseas
Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.
Read MoreNorthern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
NI Chamber supports businesses through a series of growth initiatives and export support; events and training.
Read MorePatent Accelerated Processing
Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.
Read MoreSales Accelerator Programme
Sales Accelerator Programme is to provide assistance to small business owner-managers to explore, target and convert new sales opportunities.
Read MoreHorizon Europe
Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.
Read MoreForeign Commonwealth and Development Office
Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.
Read MoreChartered Institute of Arbitrators - (CIARB)
CIArb is an international centre of excellence for the practice and profession of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Read MoreDundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce
A business membership organisation supporting Dundee and Angus.
Read MoreLondon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers assistance to promote or grow your business.
Read MoreDorset Chamber of Commerce
Are you looking to start or grow a business? Dorset Chamber is a great source of support.
Read MoreAberdeen City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreAberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce offers a varied support programme to businesses that are looking to grow.
Read MoreHighlands and Islands Enterprise
Support available for businesses, social enterprises and communities, including events.
Read MoreBlack Country Chamber of Commerce
Black Country Chamber of Commerce can assist businesses to start and grow.
Read MoreBritish Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.
Read MoreBedfordshire Chamber of Commerce
Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce helps businesses to start and grow.
Read MoreSheffield Chamber of Commerce
A membership-based support network for businesses in the Sheffield area.
Read MoreGateshead Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreGeneral Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)
The EU's new GPSR replaces the 2001 GPSD, effective 13 Dec 2024, with key changes impacting UK-EU trade. It applies to non-food goods but excludes Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales).
Read MoreThames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group
Membership organisation offering a range of services to people starting and growing a business in Thames Valley.
Read MoreEast Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Leicestershire)
Advice, information and a range of business services in the East Midlands.
Read MoreBusiness.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)
Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?
Read MoreExport Control Joint Unit - Training Courses
Courses, seminars and workshops to increase understanding of the UK’s strategic export controls.
Read MoreCertificate of Free Sale
Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) are issued by various Government departments to exporters.
Read MoreScottish Chambers of Commerce
Scottish Chambers of Commerce is at the heart of Scotland’s largest and most influential business-to-business network, with 30 local Chambers to access.
Read MoreLocate in Kent
Locate in Kent offers free help to businesses looking to expand in, or relocate to the area from the UK or overseas.
Read MoreScottish Loan Scheme - Scottish Enterprise
Provides businesses based in Scotland finance to help businesses grow.
Read MoreLeadership Team Programme - Invest NI
Developing the skills, strategic focus and relationships of the top team in order to achieve business growth.
Read MoreGoing Dutch - Invest Northern Ireland
Going Dutch is an early stage exporter programme to explore new business opportunities in The Netherlands.
Read MoreWest of England Growth Hub (DS)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset in the South West.
Read MoreInterTradeIreland’s Horizon Europe Travel Vouchers
InterTradeIreland’s Horizon Europe travel schemes support those working in partnership on a cross-border basis in Horizon Europe to travel both on the island and across the EU.
Read MoreApostille Certificates
Overseas banks and authorities will require Apostille certificates for those wishing to open a business bank account in their country of residence.
Read MoreFood and drink
Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon export
Read MoreMedical devices
You will need to order a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Read MoreImport Licensing Branch (ILB)
The DBT Import Licensing Branch's Import Case Management System for the issue of import licences and Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for exporters.
Read MoreExport Accelerator
Explore and enter new overseas markets with the help of the Export Accelerator project including specialist support and grants.
Read MoreTees Valley Export Fund
Grant funding from £3,000 to £10,000 to start or grow business export activity.
Read MoreInterTradeIreland
Information, guidance and funding for businesses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Read MoreBritish Standards Institution - (BSI)
BSI enables people and organisations to improve their performance and comply with regulations.
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