Local and national support
International 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 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 MoreLiverpool Chamber of Commerce
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is a membership service that offers support in networking and contacts, international trade and events.
Read MoreScottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland
Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?
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 MoreInternational Business Opportunities
Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.
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 MoreUK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)
Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.
Read MoreInternational Banking – Making or Receiving Payments
Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.
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 MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides
Guides to exporting in specific countries.
Read MoreDundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce
A business membership organisation supporting Dundee and Angus.
Read MoreDorset Chamber of Commerce
Are you looking to start or grow a business? Dorset Chamber is a great source of support.
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 MoreAberdeen City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
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 MoreSetting up a UK Ltd company from overseas
Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreHampshire Chamber of Commerce
Membership organisation providing support to businesses in the county.
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 MorePatent Accelerated Processing
Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.
Read MoreForeign Commonwealth and Development Office
Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.
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 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.
Read MoreICAEW Country Guides
Online directory of country guides, to help businesses looking to work or trade overseas.
Read MoreApplying For An Export Or Trade Licence Guidance
How to use the online export licensing system to get a licence to export controlled goods, software and technology overseas.
Read MoreSomerset Chamber of Commerce
Membership based organisation offering support to businesses in Somerset to help them grow and connect.
Read MoreWest of England Growth Hub (DS)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset in the South West.
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 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) - Export Opportunities
An online portal that helps UK businesses find overseas contracts, tenders and projects.
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) - 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) - 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) - Preparing to Export
A range of resources for companies starting to sell 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 MoreAberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce offers a varied support programme to businesses that are looking to grow.
Read MoreLondon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers assistance to promote or grow your business.
Read MoreTrade and Invest Wales
A team of experienced advisers providing business support, advice, networking opportunities and more.
Read MoreUK Export Finance
Information and guidance from the UK's export credit agency to help businesses to access finance and insurance in relation to exporting.
Read MoreUKCA and CE Marking
Information on the new UK product marking system that is used for goods placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
Read MoreGlobal Business Innovation Programme (GBIP)
Are you looking to expand into new markets to accelerate business growth?
Read MoreGlobal Incubator Programme
Are you looking to explore the potential of overseas markets in order to grow your business?
Read MoreScale Up Programme - Innovate UK Business Growth
Support for high potential scaleup businesses.
Read MoreMid & East Antrim Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreNewry, Mourne and Down District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreNorth East Chamber of Commerce
A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber of Commerce
Are you looking to grow your business? Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is a great source of business support.
Read MoreIsle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based service that offers businesses various forms of support in the area.
Read MoreWiltshire Chamber of Commerce
A local access point for business services, support and funding.
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