On: January 10, 2024 By: David Noah
Despite the fact that exporters to Brazil face high taxes, high import tariffs and a complicated tax system, Brazil is the 8th largest economy in the world and the United States’ 9th largest export market of goods. Here’s what you need to know to be successful in the Brazilian market.
On: January 3, 2024 By: Roberto Bergami
From customs compliance and export documents to import permits and labeling requirements, international transactions need to comply with regulations or face shipping delays and potentially lost payment. Learn how to best navigate these regulatory issues in markets with which you may be less familiar.
On: December 20, 2023 By: David Noah
Hiring a third-party vendor to help with your export process might be a good idea, but it doesn't relieve you of your export compliance responsibilities. You're still on the hook. If you’re not taking charge of your export compliance, you’re risking a lot. Here are some things to remember.
On: December 13, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Chambers of commerce and trade consulates can be important partners on your journey as an exporter. Networking, documentation and helping you find reliable buyers and suppliers are a few of the roles they can play.
On: November 29, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Banks play an essential role in international trade, but exporters and importers aren't always aware of the risks involved with dealing with certain banks, just as there are risks in doing business in certain countries. Here's how to review and analyze those potential risks.
On: November 15, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
When evaluating potential foreign markets for your products, it's important to understand whether those markets encourage competitive business behaviors or whether they protect entrenched companies and institutions. Fair competition is good; unfair competition is not good.
On: November 1, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
The World Bank's annual Doing Business report analyzes 10 key elements of doing business in a particular country. We explain the key aspects of the report and how to use it to measure the risk of doing business abroad.
On: October 25, 2023 By: David Noah
Nations can impose different types of trade barriers to discourage exports to their country. Tariffs are a common one, but there are non-tariff trade barriers they can also use. We identify 14 common barriers and how you can overcome them.
On: October 18, 2023 By: Roberto Bergami
Learn how exporters and importers can leverage the World Bank's Business Ready (B-READY) report to measure risk and navigate the complexities of foreign markets. The report rates how difficult elements of doing business will be, including starting a business, obtaining permits and finding accurate credit information on trading partners.
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