Search results
How you convert foreign currency transactions into sterling
The two standard ways to convert your foreign currency into sterling for VAT purposes.
Report tax fraud or avoidance to HMRC
How to report tax fraud or avoidance to HMRC.
The Tour Operators' Margin Scheme
How converting foreign currency is different when using the Tour Operators' Margin Scheme.
Manage country risk for imports
Different cultures, regulations, languages and other country risks for importers.
Invoicing in foreign currencies
What your invoices must show when invoicing in foreign currencies and what to do about advance invoicing.
Minimise the impact of import delivery problems
Controlling the risk of damaged, delayed or incomplete deliveries.
Ensure imported goods meet your requirements
Ensuring imports meet UK legal requirements and customer demand.
Assess the reliability of overseas suppliers
Managing supplier risk for imports.
Manage foreign exchange risk for imports
Protection against changing exchange rates.
Avoid payment problems with imports
Import payment methods and financial planning.
Letters of credit
What letters of credit are and how they can be used to reduce risk when importing and exporting.
What is a letter of credit?
What letters of credit are and when they are used.
Advantages and disadvantages of letters of credit?
The main advantages and disadvantages of letters of credit.
When to use a letter of credit
Considering the options before deciding to use a letter of credit for an overseas transaction.
Types of letter of credit
The main types of letters of credit and their key features.
International rules for letters of credit
International rules and standards that govern most commercial letters of credit.
Avoiding crime and fraud in international trade
Identify and manage the risks of crime in international trade business.
Understand common types of fraud in international trade
Scams, stings and money laundering tricks your business might face.
Protect your business identity against fraud
Different ways criminals can steal your business identity.
How to safeguard your IT against fraud
How to protect your business data and stay safe online.