Certificate of Free Sale - Import 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.

Imports on animal and plant products

British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

Mid Ulster District Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

InterTradeIreland

Information, guidance and funding for businesses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre

Specialist information, resources and workshops to help businesses across London.

Ribble Valley Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme

Advance Valuation Ruling

Importing and Exporting Food

Specialist guides about importing and/or exporting food.

Apostille Certificates

Overseas banks and authorities will require Apostille certificates for those wishing to open a business bank account in their country of residence.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

Certificate of Free Sale

Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) are issued by various Government departments to exporters.

KlearNow

KlearNow supports SME's looking for support with import and export procedures.

Certificate of Free Sale - Medical devices

You will need to order a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.

Certificate of Free Sale - Food and drink

Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon export

Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

DBT - 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.

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

BSI enables people and organisations to improve their performance and comply with regulations.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

Managing IP Overseas

How to manage your intellectual property in other countries.

IP liaison officers (attachés)

Applying 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.

International Business Opportunities

Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.

UKCA 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).

Aberdeen City Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to start or grow a business in Glasgow?

Dorset Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to start or grow a business? Dorset Chamber is a great source of support.

Patent Accelerated Processing

Patents fast grant guide provides further information on how to get your patent application granted more quickly.

International Trade Support for Business – Preston

Business support funded by Preston City Council UK Strategic Prosperity Fund to help new exporters and existing exporters boost their International Trade.

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce

A business membership organisation supporting Dundee and Angus.

Isle 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.

Sirius Business Advice Centre

Free business advice, mentoring and finance for people starting or growing a business in East Riding.

Empowering 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?

Black Country Chamber of Commerce

Black Country Chamber of Commerce can assist businesses to start and grow.

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is a membership service that offers support in networking and contacts, international trade and events.

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce offers a varied support programme to businesses that are looking to grow.

Bath Chamber of Commerce

Bath Chamber of Commerce can support with starting or growing a business.

Wiltshire Chamber of Commerce

A local access point for business services, support and funding.

Bristol Chamber of Commerce

Membership organisation offering support to start or grow a business in Bristol.

Enterprising 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.

Google Digital Garage

Google Digital Garage offers training and events on improving your business digitally in various locations across the UK.

Gateshead Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

NI Chamber supports businesses through a series of growth initiatives and export support; events and training.

Going Dutch - Invest Northern Ireland

Going Dutch is an early stage exporter programme to explore new business opportunities in The Netherlands.

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group

Membership organisation offering a range of services to people starting and growing a business in Thames Valley.

InterTradeIreland’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.

Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce helps businesses to start and grow.

Doncaster Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to grow your business? Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is a great source of business support.

North East Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation offering support on a range of topics including business support, training and events.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Ministerial Visits

A list of the countries the International Trade Secretary and Ministers will be visiting in the future, to give businesses the opportunity to have their say on ‘in market’ issues.

Global Incubator Programme

Are you looking to explore the potential of overseas markets in order to grow your business?

UK Export Finance

Information and guidance from the UK's export credit agency to help businesses to access finance and insurance in relation to exporting.

Department 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.

West of England Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset in the South West.

Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Membership based organisation offering support to businesses in Somerset to help them grow and connect.

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers assistance to promote or grow your business.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Support available for businesses, social enterprises and communities, including events.

Trade and Invest Wales

A team of experienced advisers providing business support, advice, networking opportunities and more.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Find a Buyer Profile

A online platform allowing you to showcase your business to international buyers.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Preparing to Export

A range of resources for companies starting to sell overseas.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Export Opportunities

An online portal that helps UK businesses find overseas contracts, tenders and projects.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

Assist UK companies in reaching consumers overseas through e-marketplaces.

Department 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.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Aid Funded Business

Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.

Department 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.

Scale Up Programme - Innovate UK Business Growth

Support for high potential scaleup businesses.

Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP)

Are you looking to expand into new markets to accelerate business growth?

NI Business Info

A range of support for businesses of all sizes.

Trade 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.

Cumbria Accelerator

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Cumbria.

South Yorkshire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham Sheffield areas of South Yorkshire

Scottish Loan Scheme - Scottish Enterprise

Provides businesses based in Scotland finance to help businesses grow.

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Leicestershire)

Advice, information and a range of business services in the East Midlands.