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Changes to capital controls in Argentina affecting foreign trade
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All sectors |
Argentina |
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Bureaucratic registration procedures for overseas businesses in Argentina affecting foreign exporters/investors
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All sectors |
Argentina |
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Discretionary approval of non-automatic import licences ('SIMIs') in Argentina
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All sectors |
Argentina |
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Work or training permit was required for UK to Austria visitors for over 5 days
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All sectors |
Austria |
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Public procurement registration requirements in Austria affecting UK exporters / investors
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All sectors |
Austria |
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Tax uncertainty affects profitability of UK businesses in Bangladesh
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All sectors |
Bangladesh |
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Lack of clarity in application of customs valuation rules
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All sectors |
Bangladesh |
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Contract registration needed at banks in Belarus for export orders exceeding 3000 Euros
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All sectors |
Belarus |
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Tariffs on leisure boats exported to Brazil
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Maritime |
Brazil |
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Absence of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Brazil
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All sectors |
Brazil |
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Short deadlines affecting UK companies bidding for infrastructure contracts in Canada
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Maritime, Railways, Advanced engineering, Airports, Construction |
Canada |
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Tax advantage for domestic businesses over foreign-based exporters and investors in Canada
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All sectors |
Canada |
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Restrictions on cross-border data transfer and data localisation in China
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All sectors |
China |
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Publicity tax legislation for spirits in Colombia
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All sectors |
Colombia |
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Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Colombia and UK
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All sectors |
Colombia |
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Unclear and inaccessible procurement process in Costa Rica
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All sectors |
Costa Rica |
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UK companies could not establish a commercial presence in Denmark
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All sectors |
Denmark |
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Lack of a Double Taxation Agreement between the UK and Ecuador
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All sectors |
Ecuador |
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Minimum capital requirement could affect UK investors in Ghana
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All sectors |
Ghana |
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Public Private Partnership (PPP) legislation limits PPP opportunities for UK businesses in Guatemala
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Maritime, Railways, Energy, Airports, Construction |
Guatemala |
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Overseas shipping vessels cannot be registered in Indonesia
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Maritime |
Indonesia |
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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 |
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Local presence requirements in Indonesia affecting UK exporters/investor
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All sectors |
Indonesia |
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Expatriate workers restricted in Indonesia
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All sectors |
Indonesia |
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UK exports to Israel incurring tariffs when goods contain EU inputs
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All sectors |
Israel |
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Public procurement barriers for UK businesses wanting to bid for tenders in Israel
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All sectors |
Israel |
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Lengthy standards testing in Israel affecting UK exports
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All sectors |
Israel |
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Japanese language requirement for wind turbine parts certification process in Japan affecting UK exporters/investors
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Energy, Maritime |
Japan |
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Delays in clearance of goods from Nairobi to other Kenyan cities
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All sectors |
Kenya |
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Local investment requirements for overseas investors winning government contracts
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All sectors |
Kuwait |
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Recruitment of foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia are restricted by employment rules
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All sectors |
Malaysia |
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Product samples regulations in Mexico affecting UK exporters/investors
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All sectors |
Mexico |
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Advance payments ceiling for UK exporters to Morocco
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All sectors |
Morocco |
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Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Peru to encourage more trade and investment
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All sectors |
Peru |
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Stringent requirements for overseas contractors working in the Philippines
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Maritime, Railways, Airports, Construction, Advanced engineering |
Philippines |
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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 |
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Saudi Arabia Data Transfer Requirements
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All sectors |
Saudi Arabia |
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Customs delays affect UK originating imports to South Africa
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All sectors |
South Africa |
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Exchange controls in setting up contracts affecting UK exporters/investors in South Africa
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All sectors |
South Africa |
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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 |
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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 |
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Delays obtaining authorisation letters impacting UK exporters in South Africa
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All sectors |
South Africa |
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UK working vessels in Taiwan offshore wind farm need permits
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Maritime, Energy |
Taiwan |
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Restrictions on employment of foreign workers
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All sectors |
Thailand |
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Non-Thais can't buy land in Thailand, affecting UK exporters/investors
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All sectors |
Thailand |
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Inconsistent custom procedures affecting exports to Thailand
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All sectors |
Thailand |
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Many areas of work denied to UK citizens in Thailand
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All sectors |
Thailand |
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Foreign Business Act restricting foreign participation in services sector
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All sectors |
Thailand |
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Local registration of overseas workers/residents affecting UK exporters/investors in Turkmenistan
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All sectors |
Turkmenistan |
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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 |
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Restriction on steel exports for road or bridge infrastructure projects from the UK to New York, United States
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Construction, Airports, Railways, Maritime |
United States |
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Domestic preference for government procurement in Wyoming, United States
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All sectors |
United States |
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Domestic preference for government procurement contracts in Hawaii, United States
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All sectors |
United States |
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UK exporters and investors face challenges in getting their money out of Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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Foreign currency cannot be held for more than 30 days in Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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After approvals UK exporters and investors face long waits to get their money out of Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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UK companies face difficulties in getting work permits in Zimbabwe
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |
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Net metering installation restrictions in Zimbabwe reduce viability of UK solar energy investment
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All sectors |
Zimbabwe |