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 |
Complex rules and regulation surrounding establishment of international schools
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Education and training |
Bahrain |
Applications for 2014 Cross Border Higher Education Act in Bangladesh on hold
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Education and training |
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 |
Regulatory framework for bilingual education in Brazil
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Education and training |
Brazil |
Absence of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Brazil
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All sectors |
Brazil |
Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada
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All sectors |
Canada |
Barriers to exporting UK professional qualifications to China
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Education and training |
China |
Non-academic professional training organisations from overseas not allowed to establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China
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Education and training |
China |
Exemptions not granted by the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants for courses and exams of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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Education and training |
China |
Restrictive requirements for UK early years teachers to work in China
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Education and training |
China |
Lack of recognition for UK Further Education colleges in China
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Education and training |
China |
Difficulty gaining recognition of sports qualifications in China
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Sports economy, Education and training |
China |
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 |
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 |
Hong Kong Institute of Architects not recognising programmes by UK universities
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Education and training |
Hong Kong |
Delay in approval of capital assistance loans for international schools.
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Education and training |
Hong Kong |
Uneven application of qualifications standards in Indonesia, and lack of harmonisation with UK qualifications
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Education and training |
Indonesia |
Restrictions on overseas higher-education institutions in Indonesia
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Education and training |
Indonesia |
Foreign ownership restrictions affecting UK exporters and investors in Indonesia
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Energy, Construction, Financial and professional services, Technology and smart cities, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, Education and training, Healthcare services |
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 |
Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts
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All sectors |
Kuwait |
Limitations on higher education online teaching and delivery
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Education and training |
Malaysia |
Recruitment of foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia are restricted by employment rules
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All sectors |
Malaysia |
Set and measure quality standards for skills in Mexico
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Education and training |
Mexico |
Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors
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All sectors |
Mexico |
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 |
Lack of regulation for UK Higher Education course in Myanmar
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Education and training |
Myanmar (Burma) |
Significant requirements for gaining recognition of UK qualifications in New Zealand
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Financial and professional services, Education and training |
New Zealand |
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 |
Recognition of UK degrees and professional qualifications
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Construction, Education and training |
Qatar |
Age restrictions for teachers and school workers in Qatar
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Education and training |
Qatar |
Saudi Arabia does not recognise totally online qualifications
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Education and training |
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 |
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in St Lucia
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Advanced engineering, Education and training, Water, Energy |
St Lucia |
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 |
Trademark infringement in Ukraine affecting UK exporters/investors
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Consumer and retail, Education and training, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology |
Ukraine |
Lack of recognition of UK professional qualifications
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Education and training |
United Arab Emirates |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Lack of recognition for UK teaching qualifications in Vietnam
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Education and training, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services |
Vietnam |
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 |