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.

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.

Open To Export - Export Action Plan

Free and easy to use online planning tool for small businesses planning to sell overseas.

Open To Export - Export Bootcamp

Export Bootcamp to learn the essentials of international trade in bite-size webinars.

Export 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.

Export Control Joint Unit - Training Courses

Courses, seminars and workshops to increase understanding of the UK’s strategic export controls.

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.

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

Open To Export

Open to Export is a not for profit social enterprise dedicated to helping UK companies grow through export.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

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

British Chambers of Commerce

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

Certificate of Free Sale

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

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.

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.

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) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

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

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

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.

The Windsor Framework

Guidance on what the arrangements are when trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Find Insurance - British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA)

Insurance finder service for your business from BIBA.

General Export Facility

General Export Facility (GEF) provides partial guarantees to banks to help UK exporters to gain access to trade finance facilities.

Support for small businesses – BT

BT offers support from cyber-security to tech support with an extensive range of help for small businesses.

UnLtd - Starting your social business

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to start a social enterprise.

Business Debtline

A free, confidential, and impartial advice service on how to deal with debt problems.

Counter terrorism support for businesses and communities - ACT App

A downloadable App to help businesses protect against security threats.

Community Ownership Fund

Provides matched funding for community organisations to help run community-owned businesses.

Catapult Centres

A network of centres providing business support to help develop innovative ideas and drive future economic growth.

Ten Accountants

Bespoke advice for businesses that require accountancy and tax expertise.

KlearNow

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

Apostille Certificates

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

Certificate of Free Sale - Medical devices

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

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - (NICEIC)

The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises throughout the UK.

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.

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

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

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) - Export Opportunities

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

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.

International Business Opportunities

Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.

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?

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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

Open To Export - Getting Started

Information and guidance on starting to export for the first time.

Step 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.

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.

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

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

Managing IP Overseas

How to manage your intellectual property in other countries.

IP liaison officers (attachés)

Patent Accelerated Processing

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

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?

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).

Google Digital Garage

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

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation?