Open To Export - Export Bootcamp

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

Open To Export - Export Action Plan

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

Open To Export

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

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.

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.

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.

Liverpool 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.

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.

Greater Manchester Export Fund

Does your business export and need funding to pursue more opportunities and fulfill more orders?

Export Control Joint Unit - Training Courses

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

Trade 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.

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) - 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.

Open To Export - Getting Started

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

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

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

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

General Export Facility

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

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.

Central Bedfordshire Export Support Programme

Support for businesses looking to export.

Certificate of Free Sale

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

British Chambers of Commerce

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

Going Dutch - Invest Northern Ireland

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

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

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.

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

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

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.

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

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

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 Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce supports businesses looking to drive business growth through specialised support.

Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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

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.

The Windsor Framework

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

Mid Ulster District Council

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

Newry, Mourne and Down 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.

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.

LLEP Business Gateway (Growth Hub) - How to access finance

Portal offering information on grants, loans and alternative finance in the LLEP Growth Hub area.

Growth Finance Fund

Commercial loans of between £500k and £2m to fund growth for businesses based in Northern Ireland

Ribble Valley Borough Council

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

RTC North Ltd

Support to help businesses to commercialise, manufacture and scale up.

Global London Programme

This programme is designed to support London's small businesses in reaching new markets and breaking into the international arena.

Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre

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

Gloucestershire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Gloucestershire.

Apostille Certificates

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

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.

Importing and Exporting Food

Specialist guides about importing and/or exporting food.

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

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

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.

International Business Opportunities

Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.

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.

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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

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)

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.

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) - 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.

Patent Accelerated Processing

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

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.

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.

Bristol Chamber of Commerce

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

Somerset Chamber of Commerce

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

Google Digital Garage

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