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Focus on international trade – free webinars

Exporting is a way to drive business growth but not an option many businesses consider. Those who do export constantly need to keep on top of procedures and responsibilities and believing knowledge is power there are a number of FREE webinars to help keep the process as simple as possible.

Customs valuation explained: Getting your goods cleared without costly mistakes

Date: 20th July 2026
Time: 11am - 12pm

Get customs valuation right with this practical session, learn how to avoid costly errors, ensure compliance, and optimise duties across international trade.

What you’ll learn:

  • Understand how customs value is determined under WTO and UK rules
  • Apply the correct valuation method to your export and import transactions
  • Avoid common valuation errors and reduce the risk of customs disputes

Customs valuation plays a critical role in determining the duties, taxes and compliance obligations that apply to your international trade transactions. For UK exporters, getting valuation right at both export and import stages is essential to avoid delays, penalties and unexpected costs.

This webinar provides a clear and practical overview of customs valuation, grounded in the WTO Valuation Agreement and current UK customs rules. It explains the main valuation methods and how to apply them correctly in real-life trading scenarios. You will explore how goods should be valued for export and import purposes, what information is required for customs valuation declarations, and how valuation decisions can impact duty liability and cash flow.

The session will also highlight common valuation mistakes in international trade, including related-party transactions, assists and royalties, and will introduce advanced valuation rulings as a tool for managing risk and gaining certainty. Designed for exporters at all stages, this webinar will help you strengthen compliance while supporting confident, cost-effective international growth.

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Exporting responsibilities and accurate customs declarations

Date: 21st July 2026
Time: 11am - 12pm

A practical introduction to exporting, helping you understand key processes, reduce risk, and build confidence to trade internationally.

What you’ll learn:

  • Understand exporting fundamentals, key terminology, and essential documentation
  • Learn how goods move internationally and the basics of customs and compliance
  • Avoid common mistakes and access reliable support for exporting

Get a clear, practical understanding of exporting, helping you get to grips with the key processes, responsibilities, and compliance requirements involved in international trade. It will build your confidence, reduce the risk of errors, and support you in developing a strong foundation for exporting successfully.

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Saving through special procedures: How to reduce duty liability

Date: 29th July
Time: 11am - 12pm

This session explores how UK special procedures, such as customs warehousing and inward processing, can help businesses reduce duty liability and improve cash flow.

What you’ll learn:

  • Gain a practical understanding of how customs warehousing and inward processing operate
  • Evaluate whether special procedures could help reduce duty liability for your business
  • Understand the compliance obligations associated with special procedure authorisations

Develop a clearer understanding of how these procedures function, the compliance requirements involved, and how to assess whether they are suitable for your supply chain.

Although special procedures can offer significant savings and operational benefits, they are frequently underused or misunderstood. This webinar will break down how these procedures work in practice, outline the associated authorisation and record keeping requirements, and show how businesses can minimise duty exposure while staying fully compliant. Using practical examples and case studies, the session will demonstrate how to unlock the advantages of special procedures and evaluate their role in supporting your broader trade strategy.

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Our export documentation service ensures compliance with documentation needed to export goods overseas.

If you’re looking to consider exporting, an established exporter or wanting to scale up export activities our export consultancy service can help – access expert advice and support at an agreed hourly rate.

You don’t need to struggle alone, we’re here ready and willing to help you reach new markets and grow your business.