From a legal perspective, the rights and obligations affecting business owners vary greatly from country-to-country, so it is essential to understand the environment you are heading into prior to departure. Click here for some guidance.

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Directory of grants available to small businesses in the European Union seeking funding. Click here to access it.

UK government organisation dedicated to helping businesses export and grow overseas. Contains useful statistical and anecdotal information on hundreds of different countries. Visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk.

When considering setting up a business abroad, it’s vital to take into account the commercial realities and cultural differences of the region to which you’re moving. Click here for more on this.

The Doing business... in range of booklets give an overview of the rules and regulations that govern businesses in various countries. Click here to access them.

A series of introductory briefings giving practical information about the culture and language in a number of different countries. Click here to access them.

These guides are designed to give some general information to those contemplating doing business in other countries. Click here to access them.

Many people think of making a new start by setting up in business for themselves, but are not sure where to begin and so never do. Check out these top tips to get a better idea of what you need to do to get started.