The UK is Europe’s number one destination for inward investment. Each year hundreds of companies from all over the world come to the UK to expand their international market share and increase their competitive advantage.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the UK Government’s international business development organisation. We support overseas companies doing business in the UK and help them to realise their growth potential.

By drawing on the experience of UKTI’s staff and extensive support networks your company can expand overseas more quickly, efficiently and confidently than you could by going it alone.

Whether you’re looking to set up in the UK for the first time, expand your existing UK business, or find a UK company to form a partnership, visit UKTI’s How we help businesses section and explore the range of services available to support you.

Investing in the UK

The UK attracts more investment than any other country in Europe and, in the world, are second only to the USA.

Locating your business in the UK

The World Bank ranks the UK first in Europe and sixth in the world as a location for running a business.

Sector opportunities in the UK

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) offers expert information and advice tailored to the needs of companies in different sectors.

Finding UK suppliers

Get information on how to find UK suppliers

UK business environment

The UK’s economic prosperity, political stability and business-friendly regulation makes it a location of choice for investors from around the world.

Science and innovation

The UK has a global reputation as an innovative, knowledge-based economy. Around two-thirds of all companies coming to the UK are engaged in some kind of R&D activity.

London 2012 opportunities

Search for available business opportunities when London hosts the Olympic games in 2012.