Posted: Mon, December 1, 2003
 UK Help for Exporters
There is a great deal of help available to businesses in the UK.
Trade Partners UK 
The starting point for all export information on the web. Provides a single point of access to the full range of support in Britain and through our commercial and diplomatic teams in more than 200
countries. Are you ready to export? Choose the online self-assessment checklist & find out. First steps for new exporters will answer
some of your questions. Huge range of links to information on all countries worldwide & you can choose an industrial sector to find a wide range of market information & websites.
Export Zone
Website from the British Chambers of Commerce. 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 this is the site for you. You'll find all the information, advice and links you need to turn your export potential into export success.
SITPRO
The Simpler Trade Procedures Board is an independent agency supported by the DTI. Its business is to make British companies more competitive in world trade by attacking red tape, developing the
technical skills of those involved and encouraging the use of information technology, distribution and payment processes. Find a very useful set of free publications on the site, including country
factsheets.
Export Control Organisation
This site from the DTI offers up-to-date information about export controls, via a number of official regulatory documents which are freely available to all visitors. The site contains a brief guide to the business of export controls which provides basic answers to some of the most commonly asked
questions. Export Controls: A Guide for Business offers a more detailed look at common export control issues.
Also provide up-to-date copies of all UK Open General Export Licences (OGELs) & a copy of the current Control List in PDF format, allowing fully searchable access to all control list entries.
Export Credits Guarantee Department
Work closely with exporters, project sponsors, banks and buyers to help UK exporters compete effectively in overseas markets where the private sector may be unable to help. Arrange Finance
Facilities and Credit Insurance for contracts ranging from around £20,000 up to hundreds of millions of pounds. There is special help for smaller exporters. Also provide Overseas Investment Insurance
for UK-based companies investing overseas
Technical Help for Exporters
Online information for your queries and quandaries.
HM Customs and Excise
Can advise on every aspect of export procedures.
European Union - help 
See our links for businesses in Wales, or try the new Citizens Signpost
Service.
Choosing a freight forwarder
Useful article from the British Chambers of Commerce.
Calculate your freight costs
Useful article from the British Chambers of Commerce.
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