Invest in Scotland

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Why Scotland?

Scotland attracts investment from leading global companies looking for the ideal destination for business investment and a premier location for research and development.

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How we can help

We can help your company make the most of every opportunity that Scotland offers, from fantastic cost benefits to our excellent quality of life.

More on how we can help

Move to Scotland

Scotland is a fantastic place to live and work, a modern country with a diverse culture and exciting opportunities.

Move to Scotland

Support after you invest

Discover more about the comprehensive support programme we can offer your company.

Supporting your investment

7 reasons

From educational excellence to pioneering innovators there are a number of reasons to invest in Scotland. Here are seven of the best.

Top 7 reasons to invest

International trade

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Scottish exports

Whether you’re looking for the right location, building a strategy or making connections, we can help.

How we can help

Smart Exporter

Are you an ambitious Scottish-based company? Our Smart Exporter programme offers tailored support services to equip you with the right skills to grow your business globally

Ready to export?

Export assessment

Our handy new export assessment tool will help you judge your company's readiness to export and find all the support we can offer.

Export assessment

GlobalScot

GlobalScot is a worldwide network offering support to growing Scottish companies. They can help your company with contacts, local knowledge and business experience.

GlobalScot

Develop an international strategy

Putting a business plan in place is easier when you’ve got a strong network to support your efforts. Our in-country support and local investor introductions help Scottish businesses to export.

Prepare your strategy