Changes to capital controls in Argentina affecting foreign trade
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All sectors |
Argentina |
Bureaucratic registration procedures for overseas businesses in Argentina affecting foreign exporters/investors
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All sectors |
Argentina |
Discretionary approval of non-automatic import licences ('SIMIs') in Argentina
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All sectors |
Argentina |
Work or training permit was required for UK to Austria visitors for over 5 days
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All sectors |
Austria |
Public procurement registration requirements in Austria affecting UK exporters / investors
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All sectors |
Austria |
Tax uncertainty affects profitability of UK businesses in Bangladesh
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All sectors |
Bangladesh |
Lack of clarity in application of customs valuation rules
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All sectors |
Bangladesh |
Contract registration needed at banks in Belarus for export orders exceeding 3000 Euros
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All sectors |
Belarus |
Absence of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Brazil
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All sectors |
Brazil |
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification needed for electrical products
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Energy, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering |
Canada |
Short deadlines affecting UK companies bidding for infrastructure contracts in Canada
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Maritime, Railways, Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction |
Canada |
Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada
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All sectors |
Canada |
Restriction on overseas access to design licenses affecting UK architecture and engineering exporters/investors in China
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Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services, Construction, Advanced engineering |
China |
Restrictions on cross-border data transfer and data localisation in China
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All sectors |
China |
Financial indexes required for participating in public procurement bids in Colombia
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Airports, Construction, Railways, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
Validation procedures of personnel education and experience for public procurement tenders in Colombia
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Airports, Construction, Railways, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
Liability cap for infrastructure public tenders in Colombia would encourage UK exporters/investors from participating in the process
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Construction, Railways, Airports, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
Timescales and scope for public infrastructure tenders in Colombia
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Construction, Railways, Airports, Advanced engineering |
Colombia |
Publicity tax legislation for spirits in Colombia
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All sectors |
Colombia |
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and UK
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All sectors |
Colombia |
Unclear and inaccessible procurement process in Costa Rica
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All sectors |
Costa Rica |
UK companies could not establish a commercial presence in Denmark
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All sectors |
Denmark |
Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Ecuador
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All sectors |
Ecuador |
Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana
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All sectors |
Ghana |
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in Grenada
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Education and training, Advanced engineering, Environment, Water, Energy |
Grenada |
Non-recognition of international testing standards in Indonesia affects UK exports
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Food and drink, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Airports, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Indonesia |
UK exporters to Indonesia face widespread local content requirements
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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
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All sectors |
Indonesia |
Expatriate workers restricted in Indonesia
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All sectors |
Indonesia |
UK exports to Israel incurring tariffs when goods contain EU inputs
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All sectors |
Israel |
Public procurement barriers for UK businesses wanting to bid for tenders in Israel
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All sectors |
Israel |
Lengthy standards testing in Israel affecting UK exports
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All sectors |
Israel |
Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities
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All sectors |
Kenya |
Kuwait has now accredited British Engineering qualifications
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Advanced engineering, Energy |
Kuwait |
Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts
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All sectors |
Kuwait |
Recruitment of foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia are restricted by employment rules
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All sectors |
Malaysia |
Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors
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All sectors |
Mexico |
Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco
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All sectors |
Morocco |
Reform of public procurement processes in Peru is needed to encourage more UK companies to enter the market
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Financial and professional services, Railways, Healthcare services, Advanced engineering, Airports, Medical devices and equipment, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Construction |
Peru |
Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Peru to encourage more trade and investment
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All sectors |
Peru |
Stringent requirements for overseas contractors working in the Philippines
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Maritime, Railways, Airports, Construction, Advanced engineering |
Philippines |
Requirements for product safety and quality marking in Saudi Arabia
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Technology and smart cities, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Chemicals, Construction, Education and training |
Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Arabia Data Transfer Requirements
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All sectors |
Saudi Arabia |
Customs delays affect UK originating imports to South Africa
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All sectors |
South Africa |
Exchange controls in setting up contracts affecting UK exporters/investors in South Africa
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All sectors |
South Africa |
Restrictions and difficulties in transferring money to and from South Africa is affecting UK exporters and investors
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All sectors |
South Africa |
Lack of enforcement of customs procedures for samples of new exports from the UK to South Africa
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All sectors |
South Africa |
Delays obtaining authorisation letters impacting UK exporters in South Africa
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All sectors |
South Africa |
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in St Lucia
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Advanced engineering, Education and training, Water, Energy |
St Lucia |
Licence applications for chemical substances and construction materials in Thailand
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Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Construction |
Thailand |
Vehicle standards in Thailand affecting UK exporters
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Automotive, Advanced engineering |
Thailand |
Restrictions on employment of foreign workers
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All sectors |
Thailand |
Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors
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All sectors |
Thailand |
Inconsistent custom procedures affecting exports to Thailand
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All sectors |
Thailand |
Many areas of work denied to UK citizens in Thailand
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All sectors |
Thailand |
Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector
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All sectors |
Thailand |
Local registration of overseas workers/residents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan
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All sectors |
Turkmenistan |
UK exporters need to have a local partner for companies established outside of Freezones in UAE
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All sectors |
United Arab Emirates |
Preference for domestically produced steel in government procurement in Louisiana, US.
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Advanced engineering |
United States |
Professional qualification requirements affecting service exports from the UK to the United States
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Advanced engineering, Financial and professional services, Construction, Education and training |
United States |
Preference for local timber and lumber procurement in Alaska, USA
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Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail |
United States |
Domestic preference for government procurement in Wyoming, United States
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All sectors |
United States |
Domestic preference for government procurement contracts in Hawaii, United States
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All sectors |
United States |
Inability to use foreign currency to fix price in the contract and underdeveloped hedge market limiting the company to attract experts from different countries.
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Advanced engineering |
Uzbekistan |
UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
After approvals UK exporters and investors face long waits to get their money out of Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
Net metering installation restrictions in Zimbabwe reduce viability of UK solar energy investment
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |