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Information for UK businesses on political, economic and security risks when trading overseas

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Information for UK businesses on political, economic and security risks when trading overseas

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Overseas Business Risk

The Overseas Business Risk service provides information on various risks in overseas markets. UK government staff in country produce these guides. They provide information on potential business risks including:

  • political and economic issues
  • bribery and corruption
  • human rights
  • terrorism and security
  • intellectual property

We intend these pages to support and guide businesses. You should view them alongside other sources of information. The UK government does not advise on, or undertake due diligence for individual companies.

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