Our services

The transition from national to international business is an exciting step that can significantly grow your business. We can help support that growth with the research, contacts and experience that’ll make the transition a smooth one. If you're looking to invest in Scotland, we can help your company benefit from Scotland’s business and research opportunities.

International trade services

We provide a full package of overseas business services to help companies think globally and broaden Scotland’s appeal as they do so.

Our professional advisors offer assistance on a wide variety of issues that your company may face in the international business market. These include:

• Preparing to export 
• Visiting potential markets 
• Setting up operations 
• Exhibitions and trade missions
• International opportunities 
• GlobalScot 
• Smart Exporter 

How our services can help your business prosper overseas

We strive to create partnerships with overseas investors, opening up new channels to markets, technologies and products. This, along with the expertise shared by the international companies who set up in Scotland, helps us promote the expansion of Scotland’s portfolio of first-class exports.

Other international business services that can help your company succeed include:

• Bespoke solutions tailored to the exact requirements of your business 
• A full aftercare programme to help your company continue to prosper, grow and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise 
• The brokering of licensing deals with top universities and other companies 
• Promoting Scotland as a dynamic economy on the international stage, in order to help you succeed in the global marketplace

Inward investment services

We can provide a full support package to help your company discover all the benefits of investing in Scotland.

From your initial enquiry onwards, we’ll provide inward investment support to help ensure the success of your Scottish venture.

Whether you’re looking to invest, relocate, partner or expand in Scotland, we can help.

Initial support for investment in Scotland

Our professional advisors provide practical assistance for companies looking to take advantage of Scotland’s key strengths.

Bespoke solutions are tailored to the individual requirements of each company looking to invest in Scotland.

Our inward investor support consists of:

• Access to specialist expertise 
• General business and sector-specific advice 
• Market information 
• Financial assistance 
• Information on moving to Scotland
• Employer resources 

We also help create partnership investments that open new channels to markets, investments, technologies and products.

Inward investment aftercare

Our comprehensive aftercare programme sees us continue to work closely with businesses to ensure the ongoing success of their investment, and includes:

• Business development support 
• Marketing and market research assistance 
• PR services 
• Investment advice 
• Specialised training

Contact us to access our inward investment support services

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