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DOING BUSINESS IN THE UAE - SEMINAR

Tuesday 24 June Holiday Inn, Guildford, Surrey

The UAE is the UK’s 9^th largest export market offering excellent opportunities for South East businesses. To help you learn more about this exciting market, UK Trade & Investment are running an informative seminar.

Topics include: an update on of the UAE market and business opportunities; expert advice from The British Embassy in Dubai and the Middle East Association; a case study from a company that has successfully entered the UAE market; the opportunity for a one-to-one meeting with our speakers and informative handouts and information about the UAE.

The seminar costs £50 + VAT per delegate. An early booking discount is available if you book before Tuesday 3^rd June, subject to conditions. Please enquire when booking. To book your place, please contact us on 08452 717 400 or email events@uktisoutheast.com

OPPORTUNITY TO MEET VISITING COMMERCIAL OFFICER FROM NEW ZEALAND

If you are considering exporting your goods and services around the world, you could benefit from a free 45 minute one-to-one meeting with our visiting Commercial Officer, John Waugh from New Zealand. John specialises in the marine sector but can advise on the potential opportunities for any industry sector.

To book your free appointment, please contact us Kandy Jones on 01329 226212 or email kandy.jones@uktisoutheast.com

REVIEW OF TARIFF PRODUCTS

We have been asked to circulate the a note amongst users of the tariff to advise that HMRC are carrying out a review into the future of the Printed Tariff and other tariff products.

Businesses and other customers are invited to submit user comments on the tariff to assist HMRC in future design and delivery of the product.

Review of Tariff Products

Save Time and Money with e-Cert

Save hours and even days with e-Cert, an online service that allows export companies to apply electronically for EC and Arab Certificates of Origin.

e-Cert eXpress has heralded a new generation in faster, more efficient document processing. Not only can exporters apply online, but with e-Cert eXpress, documents can be checked, approved, stamped by the Chamber and returned to the exporter electronically.

The system benefits hundreds of UK exporters saving businesses thousands of pounds by simplifying the process of obtaining important export documents.

For more information about applying online for export documentation contact our International Trade team on tel 023 8022 3541 or e-mail ecert@soton-chamber.co.uk

International Trade Training

May 2008

Export Starter (2 day) 13th & 14th 9.30am - 4.30pm

June 2008

Advanced Letters of Credit 11th 9.30am - 12.45pm

Export Documentation 18th 9.30am - 4.30pm

For further details or to book your place please contact Laura Gardiner, on 023 8020 6165 or email l.gardiner@soton-chamber.co.uk or visit our training page