General Guidance
| Funding | Guidance: African businesses seeking under £2 million from the UK government This guidance explains how African businesses can apply for under £2 million in funding through investment organisations backed by the UK government. African businesses seeking finance from the UK government This guidance supports businesses from developing countries to understand and apply for UK government sources of development and trade finance. Women-led tech firms in Africa This guide outlines the foundational steps and strategy required for start-ups to effectively approach and prepare for fundraising with investors. |
| Investment | Guidance: UK companies looking to invest in Africa Find out about investment opportunities and support from the UK government. Learn how to manage risk, invest ethically, and access guidance on African countries. Tools: UK-Africa Trade and Investment Opportunities This dashboard highlights priority green sectors across African countries, showcasing top investment opportunities, readiness levels, and success stories to guide UK-Africa trade and collaboration. |
| Trade | Guidance: Why export to the UK The UK is a potential market for many goods and services from Africa. African businesses looking to export to the UK Find out about UK markets and sectors, trade agreements, UK import regulations and taxes, and support for African businesses from the UK government UK Businesses looking to export to Africa This guide outlines the foundational steps and strategy required for start-ups to effectively approach and prepare for fundraising with investors. The UK’s new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) This guide covers the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) cuts tariffs, removes conditions and simplifies trading rules for 65 developing countries. Bribery and corruption in trade: reducing the risk When dealing with UK trading partners you may need to prove that your business and supply chain is free from bribery and corruption. Check your readiness to export to the UK and other international markets Before exporting to international markets, you should check if your business is ready, and research the demand for your products. Find trading partners to help you export to the UK To sell goods to UK consumers, you may need to partner with other organisations, such as importers, distributors or retailers. Get someone to deal with customs for you Find out how you can hire a person or business to deal with UK customs for you. Improve gender diversity when trading with the UK The UK government offers specific support to help women traders overcome obstacles and promote wider economic inclusion. Responsible trade: why it matters for trading with the UK The UK government encourages businesses to be socially and environmentally responsible and help defeat modern slavery in their supply chains. Success stories of African companies using UK trade support Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government. Tariffs on goods imported into the UK How to check the tariff rates that apply to goods you export to the UK. UK trade agreements in effect Find out about trade agreements with the UK that can be used now. Trade Guidance: UK-Africa trade and investment events Trade and investment events help you gather information, make contacts and expand your network, and promote your business. Tools: Developing Countries Trading Scheme Visualisation Tool This tool is an interactive dashboard that displays trade data and eligibility under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme, that can help explore tariff preferences and country-specific benefits. Contracts Finder Contracts Finder lets you search for information about contracts with the UK government and its agencies |