International Business Opportunities

Free service linking companies with overseas tender opportunities.

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.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

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

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

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

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

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

British International Investment - The UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI)

Information about British International Investment, which supports companies that help to develop and emerging countries grow.

Open To Export - Export Bootcamp

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

ISRCs (International Standard Recording Codes)

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system is the international system for the identification of recorded music and music videos.

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.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

ISBN - International Standard Book Number

If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN

Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

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

Patent Accelerated Processing

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

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

A range of resources for companies starting to sell 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) - 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.

IP liaison officers (attachés)

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.

British Chambers of Commerce

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

Open To Export

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

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.

Open To Export - Export Action Plan

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

The Windsor Framework

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

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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

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.

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.

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) - 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.

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.

Imports on animal and plant products

Unbound

Unbound is a crowdfunding platform specifically for authors to pitch ideas and gain an audience to crowdfund a project.

Google Digital Garage

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

Trade Associations - Transport

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the transport industry/sector.

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

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

Advance Valuation Ruling

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme

ScaleUp Institute

The ScaleUp Institute is a private sector, not-for-profit company focused on making the UK the best place in the world to scale up a business.

ISO Accreditation

ISO is an independent, non-governmental membership organization They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.

Glossary of banking terms

A glossary of banking terms to support your business.

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.

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.

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

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).

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

Reward-based crowdfunding platforms

Reward-based crowdfunding is for individuals to donate to a project or business with the expectation of receiving a non-financial reward in return. Platforms are available to and raise funds.

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

Practical tips, legal obligations and local support for businesses in the tourism sector.

HMRC videos, webinars and email alerts

HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) brings together responsibilities for business and trade into one single department.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Selling overseas via Amazon - Amazon European Expansion Accelerator

Online tool for businesses selling goods via the Amazon website.

Office for Product Safety and Standards

Are responsible for building national capacity for product safety, for the development of products. They work at the front line with businesses, local and national regulators

VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency

VCA is the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval authority.

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.

SME Climate Hub

The SME Climate Hub is a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future.

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.

Investors In People

An accreditation to help businesses get the best from their people.

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?

Global Incubator Programme

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

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

What is Employee ownership and when should you consider it for your business?

More information on Employee ownership.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

The options for businesses, and the information requirements, for resolving disputes out of court.

UKAS - United Kingdom Accreditation Service

UKAS access and accredit organisations that provide certification, testing and calibration services.

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.

Trade Associations - Management

Websites and contact details for trade associations for individuals working in management positions.