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 |
Supplementary duty applied in Bangladesh affecting UK exporters of consumer goods
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Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
Ineffective enforcement of intellectual property rights in Bangladesh
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Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
UK clothing exporters unable to apply for export incentives in Bangladesh
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Consumer and retail |
Bangladesh |
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 |
Competition policies and laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina deter UK investment
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Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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 |
Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada
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All sectors |
Canada |
Cosmetics exports from the UK to Chile restricted due to complex and costly registration and testing procedures
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Consumer and retail |
Chile |
Condoms exported from the UK to Chile need double certification
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Consumer and retail, Healthcare services |
Chile |
Restrictions on cross-border data transfer and data localisation in China
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All sectors |
China |
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 |
Uneven application of intellectual property rights and quality standards in Ghana may affect UK exporters
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Consumer and retail, Financial and professional services : Business and consumer services |
Ghana |
Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana
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All sectors |
Ghana |
UK exporters face certification issues for cosmetic products
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Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
Restrictions on bicycle, footwear and electronics exports to Indonesia
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Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
Restrictions/prohibitions on exporting finished textiles products into Indonesia
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Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
Restrictive requirements for toy exports to Indonesia
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Consumer and retail |
Indonesia |
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 |
Pre-shipment inspections in Indonesia affect UK exporters
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Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Consumer and retail, Technology and smart cities |
Indonesia |
Unclear halal certification requirements in Indonesia
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Food and drink, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Healthcare services, Consumer and retail |
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 exporters affected by Iranian import ban on finished goods
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Consumer and retail |
Iran |
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 |
Japan’s fluoride content regulations for toothpaste and mouthwash not harmonised with UK
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Food and drink, Consumer and retail, Healthcare services |
Japan |
Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities
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All sectors |
Kenya |
Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts
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All sectors |
Kuwait |
Restrictions on setting up supermarket and convenience stores
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Consumer and retail |
Malaysia |
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 |
Sampling and testing alcohol before and during exports in Mongolia
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Consumer and retail |
Mongolia |
Difficulty obtaining land approvals impacting UK exporters/investors to Morocco
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Energy, Education and training, Consumer and retail |
Morocco |
Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco
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All sectors |
Morocco |
Ban on importing luxury and non-essential goods into Nepal
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Food and drink, Consumer and retail, Automotive |
Nepal |
Lack of effective enforcement of intellectual property rights has negative impact on UK exports to Pakistan
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Education and training, Consumer and retail, Healthcare services, Medical devices and equipment |
Pakistan |
Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Peru to encourage more trade and investment
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All sectors |
Peru |
Foreign investment is restricted in certain sectors in Saudi Arabia
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Food and drink, Security, Healthcare services, Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail, Railways, Maritime, Energy, Airports, Medical devices and equipment, Defence, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Creative industries |
Saudi Arabia |
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 |
Permanent country of origin marking affects UK ceramic exports to South Korea
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Consumer and retail |
South Korea |
Stringent safety certification requirements affecting children's goods exports to South Korea
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Consumer and retail |
South Korea |
Stringent testing regime affects UK tableware and household goods exports to South Korea
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Consumer and retail |
South Korea |
Licence applications for chemical substances and construction materials in Thailand
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Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail, Construction |
Thailand |
Production line inspection and product testing in Thailand affects UK exports
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Construction, Chemicals, Automotive, Technology and smart cities, Consumer and retail |
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 |
Language requirements for product labelling on cosmetics
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Chemicals, Consumer and retail |
Ukraine |
Trademark infringement in Ukraine affecting UK exporters/investors
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Consumer and retail, Education and training, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Ukraine |
Lack of alternative (to animal testing) methods for cosmetics testing
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Food and drink, Consumer and retail |
Ukraine |
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 local timber and lumber procurement in Alaska, USA
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Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets, Advanced engineering, Consumer and retail |
United States |
Restrictions on exports to casino gaming operators from UK to Louisiana, United States
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Consumer and retail |
United States |
Tariff on parquet flooring affecting UK exports to the United States
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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 |
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 |