Import and export finance

Doing business overseas can be complex and risky. Our guide to your options and the financial issues you might face when importing and exporting.

Exporting can be more financially complex than selling in the UK. How to negotiate payment methods, choose financing and deal with foreign currencies.

Many businesses find importing requires more financial flexibility than buying from a UK supplier. Our guide to credit, currency and payment terms.

Essential guide to overseas trading: whether you're importing or exporting, there are important VAT and duty rules and procedures to understand.