The UK Trade & Investment 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.