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Supporting your global adventure Department for International Trade

Department for International Trade

The UK is one of the leading business locations in the world and the number one destination for inward investment (FDI) in Europe.

Supporting your global adventure

Our top 10 support services Department for International Trade (DIT) is the government department responsible for supporting overseas companies looking to do business in the UK.

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Assessing market opportunity

Setting up in the UK

DIT can help international companies quantify and assess market opportunities in the UK and Europe, and work with them to identify the best channels for growth.

We provide advice and support to help you set up in the UK. We will help you officially register your company and provide information on banking and other services you may require.

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Access and introductions to the right people

Bespoke market research

DIT is at the heart of government. With connections across all UK government departments, we have access to key decision makers. We can make introductions to a network of local partners and first class industry specialists. This includes high quality professional services providers, planning advisers, research and development (R&D) experts, university and innovation partners plus relevant sector and business networks.

We offer a highly bespoke service, offering information tailored to your business needs. We focus the analysis on the factors that matter to you – ranging from advice on market entry through to research and development activities. We can also provide independent market assessments, comparing business drivers in the UK with other destinations.

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Helping select the best market location

Ongoing government support

We help with site selection and can organise visits to the UK for you to assess the best location for your business needs. We can also advise on planning issues. Our network of regional partners has local knowledge which can help you decide on site location.

Once you have successfully located to the UK, we will provide ongoing support. Among the services we offer are: personal account management; practical support on how to bid for and access grants; your business interests represented in government; and assistance with UK and global expansions.

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Tax advice

Support with applying for visas and entry into the UK

DIT provides a comprehensive overview of the UK tax system, incentives and allowances, plus comparisons of tax rates with other countries. Through our connections with HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury we are able to help you establish your UK tax regime and act as your voice in government on tax related issues.

We inform and advise on the UK immigration system, how it works and how the different visa categories apply.

We offer practical support through the entire process of visa applications.

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09 Finding top quality staff We provide guidance on staff recruitment and signposting to reputable recruitment agencies as well as offering access to top universities and sector clusters. We can also support you to plan for your long-term skills needs.

10 Tailored assistance for entrepreneurs Our Global Entrepreneurs Programme helps early stage companies accelerate into global markets from a UK base. Internationally successful entrepreneurs act as mentors, providing the insight, trusted networks and experience to make a commercial success of your business.

Contact DIT You can contact our Investment Services Team to discuss your plans at: invest.great.gov.uk/int/contact For more information please visit: invest.great.gov.uk Twitter: @InvestInGREAT

https://invest.great.gov.uk DIT The Department for International Trade is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business.

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Published August 2017

by Department for International Trade