General Information
- Support for trading internationally (Business Link)
- Key topics in international trade (Business Link)
- Country information (Business Link)
- Detailed links (Business Link)
- Case studies in international trade (Business Link)
Imports and Exports
- Imports; How it works
- Exports; How it works
- Import & export licences
- Customs duty and import VAT
- FAQs for import and export
- UKTI Market Visit programme 2011-12
- Google Export Adviser
Together with partners including UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), HSBC, Royal Mail, Institute of Export (IoE) and Applied Language, the Google Export Adviser will guide your business in overcoming the major barriers to exporting with useful tools, practical insights and relevant offers are available to help your business reach new markets and grow internationally
Foreign Trade Missions and Support
The UKTI runs regular trade missions to countries all over the world. They run briefings in the East Midlands, everything from training courses to comprehensive export development programmes for both experienced and novice exporters. View a more complete listing of our overseas visits or international trade events that are taking place around the region. You can arrange to receive regular e-mail updates (Monthly International Trade Bulletin) from UKTI (East Midlands) about forthcoming events. The East Midlands International Trade Association (emita) is an independent association established to promote international trade and export expertise amongst the regions businesses. The East Midlands also has specialist offices to help with trading with China and India
Language Skills for Foreign Trade
Language and Cultural Support for Export
A full range of language and cultural support for foreign trade is available from RLN. Visit web site, e-mail or phone 0115 988 8478. UKTI also runs language and culture courses for particular countries. Why not subscribe to the latest UKTI Business Language & Culture e-zine ?
Business Travel Abroad
- A comprehensive database of all immunisation requirements for travelling abroad. Just search your country of destination .
- Current Travel Advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Health and other information for those travelling abroad on business