Trading abroad offers lucrative opportunities and some commentators suggest that companies who trade internationally are 30 percent more productive, more profitable and offer more job growth than businesses who focus solely on the domestic market. However, the changeable global economy, in particular the volatility in foreign exchange, brings increased risks for SMEs.

Do you understand what documentation is required to export and import goods?

This one day course is designed to increase understanding of customs procedures for both imports and exports. It will consider the impact of the latest UK Customs Procedures as they have evolved under the Union Customs Code and will explain in detail your obligations and responsibilities to HMRC

This one day course provides delegates with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare and process documents encountered when exporting goods overseas.

This half day course takes an in-depth look at the rules of origin, providing clarity between preference origin and non-preference origin and how to establish where goods originate “officially”.

Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) rules define the responsibilities of the buyer and seller with respect to the packing, transportation and insurance of goods as they are transferred from the seller to the buyer. At the beginning of 2020 we will see the introduction of the latest version of Incoterms known as Incoterms 2020.

Delegates will learn about the import process from initial contact with potential supplier to the import customs clearance process to ensure receipt of goods in time and within budget.

Do you understand what documentation is required to export and import goods?

Compliant documents are key to the successful export of goods. With the UK currently negotiating its exit from the EU, many exporters are looking at their processes with fresh eyes.