Trade barriers in All locations

78 results found

Title Sector Location
Changes to capital controls in Argentina affecting foreign trade All sectors Argentina
Bureaucratic registration procedures for overseas businesses in Argentina affecting foreign exporters/investors 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
Public procurement registration requirements in Austria affecting UK exporters / investors All sectors Austria
Complex rules and regulation surrounding establishment of international schools Education and training Bahrain
Applications for 2014 Cross Border Higher Education Act in Bangladesh on hold Education and training Bangladesh
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
Regulatory framework for bilingual education in Brazil Education and training Brazil
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
Barriers to exporting UK professional qualifications to China Education and training China
Non-academic professional training organisations from overseas not allowed to establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China 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. Education and training China
Restrictive requirements for UK early years teachers to work in China Education and training China
Lack of recognition for UK Further Education colleges in China Education and training China
Difficulty gaining recognition of sports qualifications in China Sports economy, Education and training China
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
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
Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana All sectors Ghana
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in Grenada Education and training, Advanced engineering, Environment, Water, Energy Grenada
Hong Kong Institute of Architects not recognising programmes by UK universities Education and training Hong Kong
Delay in approval of capital assistance loans for international schools. Education and training Hong Kong
Uneven application of qualifications standards in Indonesia, and lack of harmonisation with UK qualifications Education and training Indonesia
Restrictions on overseas higher-education institutions in Indonesia Education and training Indonesia
Foreign ownership restrictions affecting UK exporters and investors in Indonesia 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 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
Public procurement barriers for UK businesses wanting to bid for tenders in Israel All sectors Israel
Lengthy standards testing in Israel affecting UK exports All sectors Israel
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
Limitations on higher education online teaching and delivery Education and training Malaysia
Recruitment of foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia are restricted by employment rules All sectors Malaysia
Set and measure quality standards for skills in Mexico Education and training Mexico
Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors All sectors Mexico
Difficulty obtaining land approvals impacting UK exporters/investors to Morocco Energy, Education and training, Consumer and retail Morocco
Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco All sectors Morocco
Lack of regulation for UK Higher Education course in Myanmar Education and training Myanmar (Burma)
Significant requirements for gaining recognition of UK qualifications in New Zealand 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 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 All sectors Peru
Recognition of UK degrees and professional qualifications Construction, Education and training Qatar
Age restrictions for teachers and school workers in Qatar Education and training Qatar
Saudi Arabia does not recognise totally online qualifications Education and training Saudi Arabia
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
Customs delays affect UK originating imports to South Africa All sectors South Africa
Exchange controls in setting up contracts affecting UK exporters/investors in South Africa All sectors South Africa
Restrictions and difficulties in transferring money to and from South Africa is affecting UK exporters and investors All sectors South Africa
Lack of enforcement of customs procedures for samples of new exports from the UK to South Africa All sectors South Africa
Delays obtaining authorisation letters impacting UK exporters in South Africa All sectors South Africa
Difficulties in accessing relevant information regarding procurement processes in St Lucia Advanced engineering, Education and training, Water, Energy St Lucia
Restrictions on employment of foreign workers All sectors Thailand
Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors 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
Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector All sectors Thailand
Local registration of overseas workers/residents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan All sectors Turkmenistan
Trademark infringement in Ukraine affecting UK exporters/investors Consumer and retail, Education and training, Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Ukraine
Lack of recognition of UK professional qualifications Education and training United Arab Emirates
UK exporters need to have a local partner for companies established outside of Freezones in UAE All sectors United Arab Emirates
Professional qualification requirements affecting service exports from the UK to the United States Advanced engineering, Financial and professional services, Construction, Education and training United States
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
Lack of recognition for UK teaching qualifications in Vietnam Education and training, Financial and professional services, Healthcare services Vietnam
UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
After approvals UK exporters and investors face long waits to get their money out of Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe All sectors Zimbabwe
Net metering installation restrictions in Zimbabwe reduce viability of UK solar energy investment All sectors Zimbabwe

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