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This course is designed for sales teams, administrators and managers planning international growth through Agents and Distributors overseas. The course covers the differences between Agents and Distributors, advantages and disadvantages of each, what to consider when appointing them, and an introduction to the legal implications.

The course will also look at the importance of harmonising all sales channels so if you are already selling through these third parties, there is valuable information to learn about doing this effectively.

Course Contents

• Routes to overseas markets
• Roles of Agents and Distributors
• Legal implications
• Advantages and disadvantages of Agents and Distributors
• Harmonising your sales channels
• Sources of help and advice

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the administration of international trade to ensure an understanding of rules of origin, product classification and item valuation to meet the demands of international trade in both exporting and importing. Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment are considered a serious matter by HMRC. They also lead to duty reliefs, so getting this right could save you money.

• Preference and Non-Preference Origin
• The rules determining preference rules of origin
• Understanding tariff codes
• Correctly classifying goods with examples
• Import Valuation
• Sources of help and advice

Widely known as “passport for goods”, ATA Carnets are international customs documents that permit the duty and tax-free temporary importation of non-perishable goods for up to 12 months into countries subscribed to the ATA Carnet scheme.

This online course is ideal for companies and sole traders who are looking to ease their temporary export/import procedures of non-perishable commercial goods taken overseas on a temporary basis to be used at events of a commercial nature, such as sports events, exhibitions, trade fairs, or to be used as commercial samples or professional equipment.

Delegates will learn all there is to know about ATA Carnets, as the course covers the Carnet journey from beginning to end, sharing with delegates best practices to apply and use the document effectively and make the best of its multiple benefits.

• Introduction to ATA Carnets: Uses, benefits and restrictions.
• ATA Carnet application process
• Application best practices
• Carnet Security
• How to use an ATA Carnet
• Discharge and disputes: What to do when something goes wrong
• ATA Carnet best practices

If you transport goods into and out of the UK for maintenance or other processing, this course explains the HMRC regimes that will enable you to save costs. The course helps you understand the advantages of claiming IPR and OPR, how commodity codes help, the documentation required, and whether AEO may also be helpful for your organisation.

• Explanation of Inward and Outward Processing
• Advantages of IPR/OPR
• Commodity Codes
• Documentation required for IPR/OPR
• Benefits of AEO
• Sources of help and advice

The UK and India have reached a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that will strengthen economic ties and reduce trade barriers between the two countries. It is expected that bilateral trade will increase by £25.5 billion every year in the long run (UK Government). The Indian market is vast and offers UK businesses supplying goods and services wide-ranging opportunities.

Join our webinar to get an overview of the FTA’s development and the benefits for UK companies looking to expand internationally. Learn about the business culture and the importance of building business relationships. Get key insights on the critical role of logistics and shipping in supporting successful trade with India.

Our speakers:

• Chris Heyes, Director, UKIBC

• Barry Dass, Head of Strategy and International Trade Development, Davenport Solicitors

• Sarah Bell, Public Affairs Director, UPS

We are delighted to have this session delivered by experts for SMEs looking to expand their trade with India. There will also be the opportunity for you to have your questions answered.

We are delighted to be welcoming a delegation of 12 Saudi businesses from the construction and infrastructure sectors that are seeking to explore partnerships and share know-how with UK companies. 

Organised in collaboration with Monshaat (Tomoh Programme) (Small and Medium Enterprise Authority) and facilitated by OCO Global, this unique networking event offers you the opportunity to connect with CEOs, Board-level executives, and serial entrepreneurs with broader business interests in Saudi Arabia.

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).

• HMRC and customs procedures
• Origin, Classification of goods and Valuation of goods
• Duties and taxes (UK Global Tariff)
• The Union Customs Code (UCC).
• Sources of help and advice

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process the documents required for exporting goods overseas. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including copies of completed documents) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

During the introduction course candidates will study the principles and current industry practices required to ensure that they can process documents thus ensuring they operate both legally and cost effectively. They will understand the documents required for international shipments and transportation and where to go for further help and advice.

• “The Foundations” including a look at information sources, legal requirements, record keeping and software systems
• The significance of documentary content - with specific reference to Incoterms® 2020, how to prove origin and the commodity code
• Exporters commercial documents - quotations, invoices and packing lists
• The "origin documents" - including Country of Origin, EUR1s and ATRs
• Further official export documents – export licences, pre-shipment inspection, and C88 SAD
• Dealing with the freight forwarder - including ECSIs, SSNs
• The proof of export documents - including Bills of lading, AWBs and CMR notes
•  Payment mechanisms and a review of the documents needed to ensure payment
• Sources of help and advice

We are pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity for a guided tour of the Port of Tilbury, part of Forth Ports and a key component of the Thames Freeport. Forth Ports is one of the UK’s leading port operators, managing a network of major ports and providing critical infrastructure to support global supply chains, renewable energy, and bulk cargo.

You will also have the chance to connect with industry leaders, explore commercial opportunities, and learn about the future port developments.

Please note: this tour is open to international trade/supply chain and construction related businesses only. Once you have registered your interest, we will contact you to confirm your place.