Thinking of recruiting employees from overseas? Are you looking for foreign partners? Want to expand into different countries? The articles in this section of the Knowledge Hub shares helpful information about the legal issues relating to doing business beyond the UK's borders. We cover topics like types of business visas and trade agreements.
Brexit: An SME's Checklist for Trading with the EU
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To help small businesses feeling uncertain about trading with the EU after Brexit, Carla Caroli from Lawbite shares a step-by-step guide to the cross-border movement of goods
An SME's Guide to Trading in the Lead up to Brexit
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As uncertainty around Brexit continues, Paul Beard of Creditsafe shares his expertise on how UK SMEs should approach international trade in the lead up to Brexit
How to Ensure Your Supply Chain Is Ethical
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Darren Hockley of DeltaNet talks us through how UK SMEs can ensure their supply chain is ethical, including potential red flags to look out for and a supplier checklist to bear in mind
Protecting Your Brand's Intellectual Property
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Intellectual property and brand image are an SME's most valuable assets. But how do you go about protecting your brand and enforcing your rights to preserve and grow it?
Sponsoring Employees from Overseas - FAQs
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When recruiting a worker from outside the EU, employers might need to apply for a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 5 sponsor licence. Here's all you need to know
Is Your Business Ready to Go Global?
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It can be one of the most difficult decisions an entrepreneur will ever make - Can your business stand the test of time in a different country?
Limited Company With a Foreign Partner
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Some business owners have concerns about working with a foreign business partner. Review our advice on what to consider before entering into a partnership
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