The
UK Trade & Investment website website provides information and advice on doing business in markets across the world. On this site you will find:
- Country profiles including background, geography, and basic facts and figures like the local currency, languages and the capital city.
- Information on conducting business in foreign countries. This section provides details on business fundamentals like local regulations, customs duties, selling and promotion.
- Vital information on visiting foreign countries - everything from social customs to business hours to passports/visas and health issues.
- Advice on setting up a business. What are the cultural factors that need to be considered? Is there any financial assistance available? Will staffing be an issue?
- Exhibitions, seminars and other events supported by UK Trade & Investment.
- Other useful websites for exporters.
- UK Trade & Investment contacts and any other useful contact details.
- News stories, other useful information and answers to frequently asked questions.
- British success stories.
For those who
register on the site you gain access to value added information:
- Business opportunities identified by UK Trade & Investment staff in local markets.
- Sector in country reports.
