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UKTradeInvestment
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
Sectoral info/Regulations
Department of Trade and Industry
DTI Tel: 020 7215 5000
Email: enquiries@dti.gsi.gov.uk
http://www.dti.gov.uk
Supports for exporters
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
Also Country profiles, Trade/market missions, market research,
training, eCert, logistics, transport, export procedures,
UKTI etc
Tel: 02476 694484
Fax: 02476 695844
enquiry@britishchambers.org.uk
http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/exportzone/
Patents
The Patent Office
Provides a company with information to protect itself against
its products being illegally copied and advises about intellectual
property
Tel: 0207 928 2345 www.patent.gov.uk
rights
New Products from Britain
Central Office of Information (COI)
Publishes commercial publicity and exhibitions material in
various languages plus deals with New Products from Britain
www.coi.gov.uk
Export controls & licensing
(DTI) Export Control Organisation
Provides information about controlled goods and licences for
companies who manufacture weapons or products that have a
dual usage
Tel: +44 (0)207 215 8070
www.dti.gov.uk/export.control
Export procedures & documentation
The Simpler Trade Procedures Organisation (SITPRO)
Works to eradicate the large amount of documentation needed
to trade and simplify the overall international trading process.
Tel: +44 (0)207 476 7280
Fax: +44 (0)207 465 7295
E-mail: info@sitpro.org.uk
www.sitpro.org.uk
www.info@sitpro.org.uk
Technical Standards
British Standards Institution
This organisation provides information about regulations and
standards around the world and also deals with the kite mark
standard. (Chargeable)
Tel: +44 (0)208 996 7000
www.bsi.org.uk
& www.bsi-global.com
Trade Policy Directorates
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
Works to settle international trade disputes and working towards
streamlining the overall process for UK businesses.
Tel: 0207 565 2000
Email: Info@britishchambers.or.uk
www.britishchambers.org.uk
or www.chamberonline.co.uk
Export Marketing Research
Business Link
Manages the Export Marketing Research Scheme for companies
who want to carry out in-depth research.
Representation of Small Business Service. Postcode search
for local business links
Tel: 0845 600 9 006
http://www.businesslink.org
Aid funded businesses
Development Business Team
Alerts companies to the extensive opportunities available
from the large amounts of Aid Funded Business globally
Tel: 0207 215 8458
www.tradepartners.gov.uk/aidfundedbusiness
Trade Associations
Trade Association Forum
Promotes the interests of its members in a particular sector
in organising events and keeping up to date with the latest
developments.
Tel: 0207 395 8283
Fax: 0207 395 8238
www.taforum.org.uk
Customs and excise
HM Customs & Excise
Information on VAT and tax collection, customs duties, protection
of smuggling and fraud.
Tel: 0845 010 9000
Fax: +44 (0) 208 929 0152
http://www.hmce.gov.uk/
Getting paid
Major clearing banks e.g. HSBC
All the major clearing banks have trade specialists to help
exporters.
Http://www.hsbc.com
Credit Insurance
Export Credits Guarantee Department
Arranges finance facilities and cover for fire basic risk,
buyer's default, buyer's insolvency and country risk. Information
about insurance and financing on small and major projects.
Tel: +44 (0)207 251 27887
www.ecgd.gov.uk
Export of antiques & works
of art
Department of Culture, Media and Sport
Responsible museums, galleries, libraries, built heritage,
media, tourism and creative industries.
Tel: +44 (0)207 211 6164
www.culture.gov.uk
European Union/European Economic Area trade barriers or
illegal state aids
DTIs Action Single Market
Tel: +44 (0)207 215 4212
www.dti.gov.uk/support/asm.htm
Customs procedures/regulations/costs of compliance
HM Customs & Excise
Information on VAT and tax collection, customs duties, protection
of smuggling and fraud.
Tel: +44 (0)207 202 4227
www.hmce.gov.uk
Country profiles/Travel Advice
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
British government department for foreign affairs, links and
information for all world Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions
Tel: 0207 008 1500
http://www.fco.gov.uk/
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Health Advice
Dept of Health
Getting treatment around the word, health risks around the
world and planning ahead
Tel: 0207 210 4850
Email: dhmail@doh.gov.uk
http://www.doh.gov.uk/traveladvice/
World Information
World Information Website
Business Directory/Travel Guide/Country Profile/Exchange Rates/
Tel: +44 (0)1799 521150
http://www.worldinformation.com/
Countertrade
London Countertrade Roundtable
Bringing together UK companies and individuals engaged in
any field of countertrade for regular seminars, exchange of
information etc
Tel: +44 (0)207 408 9595
http://www.londoncountertrade.com/
Euro
Treasury, Department of Trade and Industry, European Central
Bank
Guidance for businesses and trading links with the Euro area.
Business preparation for Euro
Latest information and press releases on European central
bank and connecting bodies
Euro.info@hm-treasury.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 756 77765
Fax: +49 69 1344 6000
http://www.euro.ecb.int/
http://www.euro.gov.uk
http://www.dti.gov.uk/europe/pagea.html
http://www.ecb.int
World Trade Organisation
World Trade Organisation
Rules between trades between nations
Tel: (41 -22) 73951 11
Email:enquiries@wto.org
www.wto.org
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