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Trade and services regulations in Luxembourg
If you are a UK business providing services in Luxembourg, you will need to follow Luxembourg regulations about:
If you were living in Iceland before 1 January 2021
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Iceland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
UK sanctions guidance for Uzbek businesses
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Uzbekistan.
Protecting Business Reputation When Entering Foreign Markets
Expanding into new international markets presents promising growth opportunities. However, such moves come with challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining and protecting a business’s brand reputation.
Export Planning in Brazil
If you ever intend to export to Brazil, it is better to plan it well.
400 of the world’s 500 largest companies operate in Brazil. These include many UK companies, such as Rolls Royce, Shell, BP, JCB, Rexam and Experian. Shell is now the largest foreign company operating in Brazil following their acquisition of BG Group in February 2016.
Benefits for UK businesses exporting to Brazil include:
- European oriented culture and business practices
- political stability
- expanding consumer market
Strengths of the Brazilian market include:
- strong and globally integrated business base
- solid and modern banking system, with presence of world’s largest investment banks
- expanding labour force