London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is at the heart of a global and vibrant network of Chambers. We promote ‘Global London’ as the best city in the world to do business – whether that’s to trade, invest, learn, or find new commercial partners.
LCCI has been helping businesses grow through international trade opportunities since 1881. Whether you are already exporting or planning your first overseas ventures, we can help you reach new markets and unlock opportunities for international growth.
New Trade Agreements bring new opportunities, but also new challenges. We respond to thousands of enquiries from SMEs and large corporations each year seeking advice on all aspects of EU and wider international trade. To help UK businesses navigate the new trading landscape, we have enlisted a panel of trusted advisers to provide clarity and offer guidance on a wide range of related subjects. To be connected to a trusted advisor please complete the contact form at the end of this page.
Companies looking to expand overseas frequently encounter cultural differences that can become challenges when looking to position their goods and services in a new market. The best approach to face these challenges is due diligence: prevent, prepare, adapt and deliver. LCCI's market research services will help you find the markets that best fit your business and outline the considerations required to make sure your business successfully land in new overseas territories.
If you’re looking to develop your staff’s skills in international trade procedures and promotion, our training courses are designed for you – covering topics such as letters of credit, trade documentation and incoterms. Through our partnerships, we are delighted to bring you the latest strategic training courses and workshops. These courses give international traders the essential skills invaluable to small and large businesses alike. Discounted rates are available for LCCI members.
Each year we run over 50 in-person and online events focused on international trade. From networking events to bite-size training webinars and market briefings. The events programme is designed to help businesses identify and reach new markets, stay abreast with international trade regulations and opportunities, and connect with in-country experts.
Each year the Chamber welcomes international visitors taking part in trade missions to the UK. Inward delegations are a great opportunity for UK businesses to meet with potential partners and expand their reach to strategic markets overseas.
The International Advisory Committee is chaired by LCCI’s CEO and export champion, Karim Fatehi MBE and is comprised of leading exporters, experts and international trade and business stakeholders.
LCCI is trusted to help British goods reach customers overseas. We are the UK’s largest trade documents issuer and provide a range of international trade documents, including ATA Carnets, Certificates of Origin and Customs Declarations. As an LCCI member you can receive up to 50% discounts on many trade documents. LCCI's trade documentation specialists are on hand to advise businesses on the documents required, saving you time, money, and stress.
Gaining access to finance is a significant issue that affects most businesses. LCCI's Access to Finance hub provides a one-stop-shop for businesses seeking access to finance, offering a range of resources and support to help you secure the funding you need to take your business to the next level. Whether you are a start-up, a growing business or an established firm, our hub offers practical guidance, expert advice, and valuable connections to help you succeed.
LCCI promotes London as the best city in the world for business, trade and investment, putting Global London on the map. We are proud to be accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The British Chambers of Commerce sits at the heart of a unique network of businesses of all sizes across all sectors, within the UK and around the world. The International Network is comprised of Chambers and business groups that are located across all continents of the world and directly linked to Chambers of Commerce in every region of the UK. Across our Network, we can connect your business locally, nationally and internationally, with other businesses, decision-makers, opportunities and partnerships.
Innovate UK Business Growth (previously Innovate UK EDGE) empowers innovation-driven businesses to grow at pace and achieve their industry- and society-transforming ambitions. This is a UK Government funded service that is open to members, community network users and non-members alike. Specialists are on have to offer one-to-one, bespoke and intensive support and coaching.
HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. We serve approximately 40 million customers through our global businesses: Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking & Markets. Our network covers 63 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America. We’re here to use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up a world of opportunity for our customers.
Operating in more than 220 countries and territories, UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service started by enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan, UPS and its more than 500,000 UPSers around the globe are a transportation and logistics leader, offering innovative solutions to customers, big and small. UPS understands and appreciates its responsibility to help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities founded on justice and economic opportunity for all, supported by a healthy, sustainable global environment.
LCCI Patron and Programme Partner Heathrow is calling for SMEs in every corner of the UK to come forward and pitch their products to the world. The UK’s hub airport is relaunching its World of Opportunity Programme which helps exporters to get their goods and services sold on international markets. This programme will provide £2,000 grants to 12 SME businesses across the UK, with one grant awarded to a business from each region and nation.
International trade expert Lesley Batchelor CBE explores in this article the differences between market research and market intelligence.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has firmly established itself as a central player in the global economy, leveraging rapid modernisation and strategic economic policies. The UAE’s openness to international business and its pro-business environment means that business opportunities are endless, making it a prime destination for global exporters seeking to enter a dynamic market.
In the bustling streets of developing nations, where informal economies thrive alongside the formal, the question of how to integrate these parallel worlds into a cohesive economic system is ever-present.
Despite progress in recent years, women continue to face significant barriers to participating fully in international trade. These barriers can be categorized into four main areas: social and cultural norms, legal and regulatory frameworks, access to finance and markets, and skills and capacity building.
This year has seen significant changes to the UK immigration system as the government seeks to reduce the net migration figure by increasing salary thresholds in the work and family routes, restricting access to dependants of certain categories, and raising fees across the board.
Our Premier Plus Membership provides businesses with access to support services to help grow globally and cut costs. Members can receive up to 50% discounts on many trade documents, benefit from discounted international trade training courses, and gain valuable advice on exporting and importing.
If your business is based overseas and you are looking to do business in London, LCCI's Overseas Visitors Membership will help you raise your profile and make connections in the UK. To be eligible your business must not have a registered address in the UK and must be a member of an overseas chamber.
