Resolved trade barriers

28 results found

Title Sector Location Resolved date
Simplified registration process for foreign companies in Argentina All sectors Argentina June 2025
Austria has clarified its guidance on permitted activities for UK short-term business visitors Financial and professional services, Advanced engineering, Construction, Creative industries, Education and training, Logistics, Environment, Sports economy, Technology and smart cities Austria August 2023
Work or training permit was required for UK to Austria visitors for over 5 days All sectors Austria February 2023
Austria has clarified its VAT refunds guidance for non-EU businesses All sectors Austria October 2024
UK English language test providers no longer face restricted access to the Brazilian market Education and training Brazil July 2025
Non-academic professional training organisations from overseas not allowed to establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China Education and training China August 2018
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and UK All sectors Colombia December 2019
Czechia’s banks have clarified their requirements for UK businesses opening a bank account All sectors Czechia September 2022
UK companies could not establish a commercial presence in Denmark All sectors Denmark July 2022
Foreign businesses no longer need to set up a local branch to offer goods or services in Estonia All sectors Estonia January 2022
UK businesses registering for VAT purposes in Estonia no longer need to appoint a tax representative All sectors Estonia December 2023
UK–Hong Kong mutual recognition of architectural education Education and training Hong Kong August 2024
Delay in approval of capital assistance loans for international schools. Education and training Hong Kong July 2020
UK exports to Israel incurring tariffs when goods contain EU inputs All sectors Israel November 2022
UK companies can claim VAT refunds in Italy All sectors Italy February 2024
Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities All sectors Kenya April 2022
Luxembourg has clarified its VAT refunds guidance for non-EU businesses All sectors Luxembourg February 2025
Mutual recognition of qualifications agreed between Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) Education and training Malaysia July 2024
Limitations on higher education online teaching and delivery Education and training Malaysia June 2020
Moroccan students with UK degrees now able to verify their diploma in Morocco Education and training Morocco April 2025
A-level qualification equivalency secured in Morocco Education and training Morocco November 2024
Rules on UK board members in Norwegian companies All sectors Norway December 2021
Portugal is now accepting UK driving licences All sectors Portugal October 2023
Age restrictions for teachers and school workers in Qatar Education and training Qatar September 2021
UK businesses can now claim VAT refunds in Romania All sectors Romania August 2024
Saudi Arabia Data Transfer Requirements All sectors Saudi Arabia March 2023
Spain accepts UK qualifications for entry to university Education and training Spain July 2023
Sweden has redesigned its travel website and updated its guidance for business travellers All sectors Sweden February 2024

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