Local and national support
Open To Export - Export Bootcamp
Export Bootcamp to learn the essentials of international trade in bite-size webinars.
Read MoreOpen To Export
Open to Export is a not for profit social enterprise dedicated to helping UK companies grow through export.
Read MoreExport Accelerator
Explore and enter new overseas markets with the help of the Export Accelerator project including specialist support and grants.
Read MoreOpen To Export - Export Action Plan
Free and easy to use online planning tool for small businesses planning to sell overseas.
Read MoreOpen To Export - Getting Started
Information and guidance on starting to export for the first time.
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 MoreLiverpool City Region Export Support
This programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and offers export support to established or new to export business.
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 MoreTrade Export Pathway - InterTradeIreland
If you are at the early stage of developing a cross-border business plan, this programme could help you prepare to export for the first time.
Read MoreExport Control Joint Unit - Training Courses
Courses, seminars and workshops to increase understanding of the UK’s strategic export controls.
Read MoreGeneral Export Facility
General Export Facility (GEF) provides partial guarantees to banks to help UK exporters to gain access to trade finance facilities.
Read MoreThe Export Support Directory
Connecting UK businesses with in-market specialists, the Export Support Directory provides direct access to trusted experts worldwide.
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 MoreBusiness Lincolnshire Export Peer Networks
Peer Networks enables you to make connections and overcome any international trade challenges and explore new 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 MoreExport Control Joint Unit (incl. SPIRE)
Part of the Department for Business and Trade, the ECJU are responsible for the control of the exporting of 'strategic' goods which require a licence.
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 MoreBusiness.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)
Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
Find overseas customers and export opportunities.
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 MoreNorthern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
NI Chamber supports businesses through a series of growth initiatives and export support; events and training.
Read MoreImporting and exporting goods with Northern Ireland
Guidance on what the arrangements are when trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Read MoreMedical devices
You will need to order a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
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 MoreEnterprise Ireland
Responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world 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 MoreMid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce supports businesses looking to drive business growth through specialised support.
Read MoreGrowth Finance Fund
Commercial loans of between £500k and £2m to fund growth for businesses based in Northern Ireland
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 MoreStep By Step Guides To Exporting
Step by step guides to using if you are thinking about exporting. These include Reaching customers and Pricing and getting paid.
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 MoreThe Growth Hub Gloucestershire (DS)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Gloucestershire.
Read MoreDepartment for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides
Guides to exporting in specific countries.
Read MoreLLEP Business Gateway (Growth Hub) - How to access finance
Portal offering information on grants, loans and alternative finance in the LLEP Growth Hub area.
Read MoreInternational Business Opportunities
Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.
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 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) - Events Portal
Events calendar of events updated regularly with both UK and overseas events as well as overseas missions.
Read MoreAcumen - InterTradeIreland
The Acumen programme aims to enhance the capacity and capability of SMEs to take the first formal steps onto the export ladder by helping to fund an experienced and skilled sales resource.
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 MoreHampshire Chamber of Commerce
Membership organisation providing support to businesses in the county.
Read MoreProductive Valley Fund
A loan scheme for businesses in or relocating to Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest.
Read MoreSomerset Chamber of Commerce
Membership based organisation offering support to businesses in Somerset to help them grow and connect.
Read MoreInternational Banking – Making or Receiving Payments
Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.
Read MoreGoing Dutch - Invest Northern Ireland
Going Dutch is an early stage exporter programme to explore new business opportunities in The Netherlands.
Read MoreCertificate of Free Sale
Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) are issued by various Government departments to exporters.
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 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 MoreInterTradeIreland
Information, guidance and funding for businesses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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 MoreBritish Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.
Read MoreEnterprising Barnsley
Is your business in need of support? Enterprising Barnsley supports local businesses and individuals that are looking to start up, expand, invest and relocate.
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 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 MoreBath Chamber of Commerce
Bath Chamber of Commerce can support with starting or growing a business.
Read MoreWiltshire Chamber of Commerce
A local access point for business services, support and funding.
Read MoreNewry, Mourne and Down District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreMid Ulster District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreSmall Business Research + Enterprise Centre
Specialist information, resources and workshops to help businesses across London.
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 MoreUK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)
Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.
Read MoreSetting up a UK Ltd company from overseas
Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.
Read MoreICAEW Country Guides
Online directory of country guides, to help businesses looking to work or trade overseas.
Read MoreBlack Country Chamber of Commerce
Black Country Chamber of Commerce can assist businesses to start and grow.
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 MoreGlobal Incubator Programme
Are you looking to explore the potential of overseas markets in order to grow your business?
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 MoreDundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce
A business membership organisation supporting Dundee and Angus.
Read MoreEast Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Leicestershire)
Advice, information and a range of business services in the East Midlands.
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 MoreLondon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers assistance to promote or grow your business.
Read MoreSheffield Chamber of Commerce
A membership-based support network for businesses in the Sheffield area.
Read MoreBedfordshire Chamber of Commerce
Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce helps businesses to start and grow.
Read MoreDorset Chamber of Commerce
Are you looking to start or grow a business? Dorset Chamber is a great source of support.
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 MoreScottish Loan Scheme - Scottish Enterprise
Provides businesses based in Scotland finance to help businesses grow.
Read MoreAberdeen City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreForeign Commonwealth and Development Office
Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.
Read MoreNorth East Chamber of Commerce
A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.
Read MoreBritish Standards Institution - (BSI)
BSI enables people and organisations to improve their performance and comply with regulations.
Read MorePatent Accelerated Processing
Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.
Read MoreWest of England Growth Hub (DS)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset in the South West.
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 Enterprise
A range of support, information, resources, events and more for businesses in Scotland.
Read MoreHighlands and Islands Enterprise
Support available for businesses, social enterprises and communities, including events.
Read MoreAmplify Digital, Growth and Procurement Business Support Programmes
Amplify offer a range of support programmes for businesses and social enterprises in Mid & East Antrim.
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