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How to move goods from the UK to international destinations, including any special rules you’ll need to follow to move your goods from the UK.
Includes moving goods in the EU and commodity codes
Before exporting to international markets, you should check if your business is ready, and research the demand for your products.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
How to find export opportunities and overseas customers for your business on great.gov.uk: get help selling online overseas, get help from a trade specialist.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
Find out about market opportunities, trade partnership agreements, support from the UK government, and export regulations and taxes in African countries.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
To sell goods to UK consumers, you may need to partner with other organisations, such as importers, distributors or retailers.
How to export or move fish for human consumption from the UK.
The Department for International Trade's (DIT) guides for UK businesses who are interested in selling overseas.
How to make export declarations and get goods through the UK border
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Find out what you need to do when making a full declaration to send goods from the UK.
Guidance explaining the export of controlled goods.
How to get help researching export markets and sign up for seminars on exporting.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
How and when you can apply zero-rated VAT to exported goods.
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