International treaty

UK-India CETA Chapter 8: Trade in Services

Text of chapter 8 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and India.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 24 July 2025

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Chapter 8: Trade in Services (PDF version)

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Annex 8A: Professional Services (PDF version)

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Annex 8B.i: Schedule of Specific Commitments – Schedule of India (PDF version)

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Annex 8B.ii: Schedule of Specific Commitments – Schedule of the United Kingdom (PDF version)

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This chapter and associated annexes outline the market access and treatment that the FTA guarantees to UK service suppliers. This provides long-term certainty and transparency for service suppliers exporting to and operating in the Indian market.

A professional services annex identifies and encourages mutually interested UK and Indian relevant bodies to enter into negotiations on agreements or arrangements for recognition of professional qualifications.

This chapter does not compromise the UK’s ability to regulate key public services.

The agreement is not yet in force. Both the UK and India are required to complete their respective domestic procedures for the agreement to come into effect. Once ratified by both countries, businesses will be able to trade under its terms.

Published 24 July 2025