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Buying or Selling Beyond the UK
The UK is the fifth largest trading
nation: our exports are vital to our national
prosperity. But is exporting and
importing as hard as it sounds? Do you need to be part
of some big corporate chain? Finding the answers is simpler
than you may think and here we have the tools,
information and contacts to ensure an
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UK Trade &
Investment:
For those exporting for the first time or
businesses experienced in international trade expanding
into new markets this organisation can help develop export capabilities and
provide expert advice, reliable data and professional
research. Visit
UK Trade & Investment
and select UK Regions for South West information. |
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UKTradeInfo:
A resourceful website with extensive trade and
regional based information. Also see right column. |
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18th April 2005 HM Customs and Excise merged with the Inland
Revenue to form a single Department 'HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC).
This new department provides assistance on any matter relating
to Importing or Exporting goods.
Information & Guides provides
assistance on a range of subjects from classifying your goods
to using our online facilities.
JCCC Papers,
Business Briefs and
Information Sheets are all
available in their
Library section.
 The
HMRC website really is a one-stop-shop for import and export
information. It should be the first place you should go when
starting out in importing and exporting, even if you still
employ an agent.
You can view leaflets, booklets, manuals, news,
legislation and download forms. To view this extensive
business resource visit
www.hmrc.gov.uk
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South West of England Regional
Development Agency:
Offering support, information and news on the
regions exports. Information is hard to find on the website so we suggest typing in 'export advice' or 'export'
into the search form to find information. |
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Institute of Export:
The Institute of Export was established in 1935 and is
incorporated as a Registered Charity. The Institute’s
'Mission' is to enhance the export performance of the UK by setting and raising professional standards in
international trade management and export practice. This
is achieved principally by the provision of education and
training programmes. |
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 Guide to Importing and Exporting
'Breaking Down the Barriers'
This information pack has been created as a basic
guide to anyone wishing to import or export goods. It acts
as a guide to help anyone get started on importing and/or
exporting and also provides a better understanding of the
procedures involved in these activities.
 This
document is a PDF file.
Acrobat Reader required
to view.
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Stay
on Top and Informed with UK Trade Alert
If your company exports, imports or transports
commodities of any kind - or faces competition from
businesses that do - then accurate facts about your markets,
customers, suppliers and competitors are vital to the
success of your trade.
The primary use of UK Trade Data is as market intelligence
- to identify new trade opportunities for your products
across the world; to measure market share to identify
growth areas; to forecast trends and analyse patterns.
 From January 2005 access to trade data on uktradeinfo,
with the exception of specifically tailored (ad-hoc), is
now free.
You can subscribe to uktradeinfo free alert service and
receive up-to-date import and export related news from a
variety of Government sources, directly to your inbox.
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UK Exporters Database
A Bristol based company that holds a database of over
20,000 UK exporting companies which includes 2,800 catalogue
pages.
 Their
Information Services are used by thousands of
organisations, companies and individuals worldwide -
helping them find suppliers, companies, products or
services. If you cannot find the product, service or
company you are looking for simply fill in their on-line
Enquiry Form or E-mail
your enquiry to their offices.
They will search for the appropriate suppliers for you,
notify them by telephone of your requirements and reply to
you with the full contact details of all companies that
may be able to help you.
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If it's the first time you're thinking about
breaking into new markets overseas, or if you're an
experienced exporter keen to develop your export operations,
then the Export Zone from the British Chambers of Commerce website is for you.
You'll find all the information, advice and links you need to
turn your export potential into export success. 
