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Online guides, videos and tools helping businesses learn about international trade

Our library of online resources provides both our members and the wider business community with access to information about how to trade internationally in a successful and compliant way.

This includes guides on key trade topics and overseas markets, recordings from our industry-leading webinar programmes and tools to help businesses with their exports and imports.

Alongside exclusive member-only resources, our members gain access to a wealth of benefits and services that are designed to help you grow internationally.

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Member-only resources

Member exclusive Compliance Toolkits

Compliance Toolkits

Unlock practical resources and knowledge you can start applying the same day, with our handy toolkits. These comprehensive kits ensure you can get to grips with current and incoming UK trade and customs regulations.

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Member exclusive Technical Helpline Card

International Trade Technical Helpline

Our International Trade Technical Helpline service gives you access to our team of experts, to help you deal with any international trade issues you come across

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Member exclusive lunchtimelearning

Lunchtime learning webinars

Watch the recordings from our multiple series of member-only webinars, covering the key procedures and changes traders need to know about

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Member exclusive Terms And Conditions

International terms and conditions

Download four templates for international terms and conditions to ensure you have a legal framework specific to your trading needs

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Member exclusive Business Shield

Business Shield

Access a suite of support and advice to optimise operations across your business, from health and safety to legal and tax

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Doing Biz Guides

Doing business handbooks

Access information and tips about markets all over the world through our long running series of ‘Doing Business in’ handbooks.

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Jargon Buster

Jargon buster

Read simple and short explanations of the different terms and procedures traders need to know about, from AEO to commodity codes.

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Trade Faqs

International trade FAQs

We respond to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive so you don’t have to search the web for answers.

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Policies for progress IOE&IT - UK trade

Policy documents: political asks

Review the latest policy documents prepared by the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade.

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Reading Guide

Free guides and whitepapers

Improve compliance and drive international trade success, with our free guides and whitepapers. 

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E Commerce Trade Commission

E-Commerce Trade Commission

Looking to export online? The Chartered Institute brings you the E-Commerce Trade Commission’s website and knowledge base.

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