Trade barriers

62 results found

Title Sector Location
Bureaucratic registration procedures for overseas businesses in Argentina affecting foreign exporters/investors All sectors Argentina
Changes to capital controls in Argentina affecting foreign trade All sectors Argentina
Discretionary approval of non-automatic import licences ('SIMIs') in Argentina All sectors Argentina
Work or training permit was required for UK to Austria visitors for over 5 days All sectors Austria
Austria has clarified its VAT refunds guidance for non-EU businesses All sectors Austria
Public procurement registration requirements in Austria affecting UK exporters / investors All sectors Austria
Tax uncertainty affects profitability of UK businesses in Bangladesh All sectors Bangladesh
Lack of clarity in application of customs valuation rules All sectors Bangladesh
Contract registration needed at banks in Belarus for export orders exceeding 3000 Euros All sectors Belarus
Absence of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Brazil All sectors Brazil
Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada All sectors Canada
Restrictions on cross-border data transfer and data localisation in China All sectors China
Publicity tax legislation for spirits in Colombia All sectors Colombia
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and UK All sectors Colombia
Unclear and inaccessible procurement process in Costa Rica All sectors Costa Rica
Czechia’s banks have clarified their requirements for UK businesses opening a bank account All sectors Czechia
UK companies could not establish a commercial presence in Denmark All sectors Denmark
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Ecuador All sectors Ecuador
Foreign businesses no longer need to set up a local branch to offer goods or services in Estonia All sectors Estonia
UK businesses registering for VAT purposes in Estonia no longer need to appoint a tax representative All sectors Estonia
Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana All sectors Ghana
Permanent registration needed for polyhalite and ensuring that testing standards in the UK are recognised and accepted by the Government of India Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Chemicals India
Clear guidance needed on registration of industrial biocides exported to India Chemicals India
UK exporters to Indonesia face widespread local content requirements Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail, Automotive, Defence, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Energy, Advanced engineering, Medical devices and equipment, Construction, Maritime, Financial and professional services, Chemicals Indonesia
Local presence requirements in Indonesia affecting UK exporters/investor All sectors Indonesia
Expatriate workers restricted in Indonesia All sectors Indonesia
UK exports to Israel incurring tariffs when goods contain EU inputs All sectors Israel
Lengthy standards testing in Israel affecting UK exports All sectors Israel
Public procurement barriers for UK businesses wanting to bid for tenders in Israel All sectors Israel
UK companies can claim VAT refunds in Italy All sectors Italy
Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities All sectors Kenya
Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts All sectors Kuwait
Luxembourg has clarified its VAT refunds guidance for non-EU businesses All sectors Luxembourg
Production and distribution of counterfeit automotive lubricants Automotive, Chemicals Malaysia
Recruitment of foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia are restricted by employment rules All sectors Malaysia
Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors All sectors Mexico
Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco All sectors Morocco
Rules on UK board members in Norwegian companies All sectors Norway
Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Peru to encourage more trade and investment All sectors Peru
Portugal is now accepting UK driving licences All sectors Portugal
UK businesses can now claim VAT refunds in Romania All sectors Romania
Requirements for product safety and quality marking in Saudi Arabia Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Chemicals, Construction, Education and training Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Data Transfer Requirements All sectors Saudi Arabia
Requirements for chemicals exported to South Korea Chemicals South Korea
Sweden has redesigned its travel website and updated its guidance for business travellers All sectors Sweden
Complex regulations for cosmetic exports to Thailand Chemicals, Healthcare services Thailand
Labelling requirements for cosmetic exports to Thailand affecting UK exporters and investors Chemicals, Healthcare services Thailand
Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors All sectors Thailand
Restrictions on employment of foreign workers All sectors Thailand
Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector All sectors Thailand
Inconsistent custom procedures affecting exports to Thailand All sectors Thailand
Many areas of work denied to UK citizens in Thailand All sectors Thailand
Local registration of overseas workers/residents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan All sectors Turkmenistan
Language requirements for product labelling on cosmetics Chemicals, Consumer and retail Ukraine
UK exporters need to have a local partner for companies established outside of Freezones in UAE All sectors United Arab Emirates
Domestic preference for government procurement in Wyoming, United States All sectors United States
Domestic preference for government procurement contracts in Hawaii, United States All sectors United States
UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
After approvals UK exporters and investors face long waits to get their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Net metering installation restrictions in Zimbabwe reduce viability of UK solar energy investment All sectors Zimbabwe

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