Export support
Establishing a business overseas
Use an agent or distributor
Understand the differences between these popular routes to market and see which one best suits your product.
Read the articleSelling overseas using direct sales
Learn how to enter an export market through direct sales.
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Routes to market and managing logistics
Understand the various routes to market and how to choose the right one for your business.
Read the articleUnderstand how to set up a business abroad
Expanding a business abroad can be a great way to find new clients.
Read the articlePrepare to sell services overseas
An overview of delivery, marketing and relationship-building for international traders in services.
Read the articleDeliver services overseas
Learn how to deliver export services from a UK or foreign market base.
Read the articleFind and work with intermediaries
Find an intermediary to help connect you with international clients.
Use this serviceUnderstand payment methods for exporters
See which payment methods are the best for your business when trading overseas.
Read the articleUnderstand the local business culture
Prepare for the changes in business culture across different export markets.
Read the articleBribery and corruption: understand the risks
Doing business with integrity avoids risk and can help to build your company’s reputation and its commercial success.
Read the articleFind out how to market your services overseas
Discover the best way to market services based on the country you are delivering them in.
Read the articleSet up and manage operations overseas
Advice for exporters on delivery of services from a UK or foreign market base.
Read the articleEstablish a joint venture agreement abroad
Learn how to set up a business with an overseas partner
Read the articleGet the latest foreign travel advice
Get the latest travel advice and entry requirements for more than 200 markets.
Use this serviceFurther support
Popular tools and services
Search for new export opportunities
Search our database of thousands of live export opportunities.
Find a buyer
Create a business profile on your great.gov.uk account and reach out to buyers across the world.
Join the UK Export Academy
Sign up for our free training programme and get the know-how to sell confidently overseas.
Events
Going to, or exhibiting at, trade shows overseas is a great way of getting your product or service known to potential buyers.
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