Like it or not, setting up business abroad in all probability means you will have to learn the local language to a reasonable standard in order to have a decent shot at success. Just filling in tax and registration forms can require a fluent speaker, let alone actually doing business. Click here for a guide to learning the lingo.

Provides indicators of the cost of doing business by identifying specific regulations that enhance or constrain business investment, productivity, and growth. Visit www.doingbusiness.org.

When moving abroad you face several choices in both personal and business banking. Do you need to open a new account overseas? Should you keep an account open in your country of origin? What paperwork is needed? This guide will help.

Before setting up business in any country one of the first things to investigate is the tax and VAT situation as you do not want to find yourself paying over large chunks of your profits in exorbitant taxes. Click here for more.

Based in France - ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity. Visit www.iccwbo.org.

This site includes a job service for people with languages, a database of international communication experts, language courses across the UK and a directory of business language support services. Visit www.solvit.org.uk.

A major hurdle emigrating entrepreneurs have to clear is gaining permission to start a business in a new country – applying for a visa or work permit can be a lengthy process, which varies from country to country. Click here to find out more.

A comprehensive list of all countries' embassies around the world. Visit www.embassyworld.com.

Links to government resources in individual countries all round the world. Not all are up to date though. Click here to access it.