Trading overseas

If you are a business in London or the South East region of the UK we can help you rise to the exciting opportunities and challenges that globalisation offers.

Through a range of unique services, including participation in selected overseas trade fairs, outward missions and provision of bespoke market intelligence, we can help you to grow your business in international markets and quickly gain knowledge about overseas regulations and business practices.

Our services include:

• tailored overseas market intelligence to facilitate international business development
• access to information, contacts, advice, mentoring and support from staff at home and overseas in our network of embassies, consultates and offices in 96 markets
• access to major buyers, governments and supply chains, and opportunities to explore new markets via overseas trade missions and country visits
• practical - financial support for participation in selected overseas trade fairs
• website information and email alerts highlighting the latest and best business leads, including major international contracts, joint ventures and partnerships

This service is delivered across the UK by UK Trade & Investment, whose London and South East teams are managed by GLE Group.

For more information

London businesses can email export@uktilondon.org.uk or telephone 020 7234 3050.

For details of forthcoming business export events visit www.ukti.gov.uk/export/unitedkingdom/london/events.html.

Businesses based in the South East can email info@uktisoutheast.com or telephone 08452 789 600. Alternatively visit www.uktisoutheast.com.

UK Trade & Investment is a national service aimed at supporting UK-based businesses to succeed in international markets. If you are not based in London or the South East, visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk for details of your nearest service.