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Advantages and disadvantages of using an overseas agent
An overseas sales agent can be a low-cost option, but you need to choose carefully.
Advantages and disadvantages of using an overseas distributor
Distributors take on many of the risks and burdens of trading overseas, but they expect heavy discounts in return.
Finding and contracting with overseas agents and distributors
Make a shortlist of intermediaries and compare what they can offer you and how well each is run.
Decide your approach to importing
Keeping importing simple by dealing with experienced exporters in developed countries and using agents
Contacting the National Clearance Hub
Contact details for the National Clearance Hub
National Clearance Hub entries subject to Route 3 post-clearance profiles
ICS22, ICS00/ICS25, pre-lodged entries, and record keeping
Further National Clearance Hub documentation requirements
Documents needed for manual submissions, known as Customs Input Entries
Importation of motor vehicles using the National Clearance Hub
Documentation you should submit when importing motor vehicles
What is the NCTS?
Details about the New Computerised Transit System, Community/Common Transit and TIR
Register and enrol for NCTS online service
The most suitable access route to the New Computerised Transit System for small businesses
Using EDIFACT to access the NCTS
Understanding the best method of working with NCTS for big businesses
Using the XML channel to access the NCTS
Using the XML route for your business and the benefits
What you’ll need to use the NCTS
What you require to use the New Computerised Transit System
Using the NCTS
Understanding the different features and processes relating to the New Computerised Transit System
Keeping records and other Intrastat requirements
When you must complete Supplementary Declarations, how to submit and your legal responsibilities
Moving goods out of Northern Ireland through common transit countries
Find out what to do when you move goods out of Northern Ireland using transit
Check how to pay duties and VAT on imports
If you’re a business importing goods from outside the UK, you can pay Customs Duty, excise duties and VAT in a number of ways
Entering overseas markets
Considerations when choosing how to enter an overseas market.
Grow a tourism business
How to plan to grow your tourism business in Northern Ireland and take advantage of the growing tourism market including major events, screen and food tourism.
Planning to grow a tourism business
Plan to grow your tourism business by creating a strategic plan, assessing your current performance and conducting market research and write a marketing plan.