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Local and national support

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.

British Chambers of Commerce

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

Mid Ulster District Council

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

Imports on animal and plant products

InterTradeIreland

Information, guidance and funding for businesses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

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

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme

Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre

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

Advance Valuation Ruling

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

Medical devices

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

KlearNow

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

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.

Food and drink

Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon export

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.

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.

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

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

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

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

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?
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