Selling from the UK to other countries
If you want to use the UK as a base to export to other markets, information and support is available. This can help you understand trade regulations and make the most of UK free trade agreements.
Export support and learning resources
Once you have set up your business in the UK, you can access a range of resources to help you navigate procedures and regulations for exporting.
- Take a free online course on the basics of exporting, on business.gov.uk
- Book yourself on an upcoming UK Export Academy event, via business.gov.uk
- See a step-by-step guide to exporting goods from the UK on GOV.UK
- Get online help or in-person help for exporting queries, via business.gov.uk
Selling digital services from the UK to the European Union
For UK companies selling digital services or transferring data to the EU, specific regulations now apply.
Find out more about selling services to the EU on GOV.UK
Free trade agreements
The UK has free trade agreements (FTAs) in place which can reduce restrictions on trade, making buying and selling easier and cheaper.
Trade agreements are made between two or more countries and set out the preferential rules for buying or selling goods or services between them.
Read more about FTAs on GOV.UK