The Department of International Trade (DIT) support UK businesses to export and grow into overseas/global markets. DIT is the international economic department, responsible for:
- Bringing together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment, and help businesses succeed
- Delivering a new trade policy framework for the UK as we leave the EU
- Promoting British trade and investment across the world
- Building the global appetite for British goods and services
Through their network of overseas posts and UK-based trade advisers the DIT can provide support for UK businesses wishing to expand into overseas markets, including:
- Information on the main forms of overseas investment
- Reasons why UK businesses may consider expanding into overseas markets
- Information on overseas investment opportunities for your products or services
There are a number of ways DIT can provide information and direct support: