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) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

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

Department for Business and Trade - Digital Exporting Programme

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

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

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

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) - Find a Buyer Profile

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

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.

IP liaison officers (attachés)

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

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.

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.

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.

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) - International Market Guides

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

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.

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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

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

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

Managing IP Overseas

How to manage your intellectual property in other countries.

Patent Accelerated Processing

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

British Chambers of Commerce

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

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

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

Guidance on what a dormant company is and what it must do.

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).

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Certificate of Free Sale - Medical devices

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

Advance Valuation Ruling

UK Trade Mark classes

Help and support is available regarding the classification system for UK trade marks.

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.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

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

Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

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

Trade Associations - Construction, Engineering, Home and Property Services

Websites and contact details for trade associations for businesses in construction, engineering and home & property services.

Warranties and Guarantees

Key information and guidance about warranties and guarantees for goods.

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.

KlearNow

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

EIS - Enterprise Investment Scheme

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed so that your company can raise money to help grow your business.

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

Information and guidance on how to make complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls.

Trading Disclosures (Trading As, Business Names, Displaying Business Information, Business Websites)

Information and legislation for the use, display and disclosure of company, business and trading names.

Open To Export - Export Bootcamp

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

Google Digital Garage

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

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

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

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?

Trade Associations - Health, Care and Medical

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the health, care and medical sectors.

Four main types of Intellectual Property

A breakdown of the 4 main types of Intellectual Property and what it protects.

Legal guidance on starting a business under 18 years old

Information to help people under the age of 18 with some of the important rules when starting a business at that age.

Self Assessment - More than one business

Key information on completing Self Assessment tax returns for more than one business.

Anti Copying In Design - (ACID)

ACID is the UK’s leading design and intellectual property campaigning organisation.

The Windsor Framework

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

IPO - Intellectual Property Office

The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK.

How to Register a Limited by Guarantee Company

Information and guidance on how to register a Limited by Guarantee Company.

Umbrella Companies

General information about umbrella companies which act as intermediaries between a contractor and a particular organisation.

Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC

The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.

What are the benefits of employee ownership?

Read on to find out the main benefits of a business being employee owned.

Transferring company shares

Information on transferring company shares from one person to another.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

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

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited - (SMMT)

A trade association and forum for the UK motor industry.

CIC Regulator

The regulator for Community Interest Companies.

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors represents member roofing contractors throughout the UK.

Create Growth Programmes

High-growth SME businesses in creative sector industries can access between £10,000 - £30,000 for innovation projects that will lead to growth and help them reach their full potential.  

Cyber Security Advice For Self Employed & Sole Traders

NCSC offer a range of advice and aid for self-employed and sole traders on how to best approach cyber security for their business.

IR35

Guidance on IR35 legislation in relation to contract-based and off-payroll work.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)

Are you in the aromatherapy industry and seeking guidance with your business?

Trade Associations - Transport

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

Federation of Master Builders

Are you a business operating in the building trade?

Barclays Green Trade Loans

Debt finance from Barclays for sustainable purposes.

British Retail Consortium

British Retail Consortium is the Trade Association for retailers in the UK.

IAB - Internet Advertising Bureau

The industry body for digital advertising who provide information, training and more.

FLA - Finance and Leasing Association

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) is a UK trade association for the consumer credit, motor finance and asset finance sectors.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

Key information, training and networking from the trade association for angel and early-stage investing.

Finpoint Business Finance Platform

If you are looking for finance you may be able to source funding through Finpoint Business Finance Platform.

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.