Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is a UK ministerial government department responsible for supporting businesses to invest, grow, and export. It provides guidance, services, and practical support to facilitate international trade, helping overseas businesses to set up and expand in the UK while assisting British companies in reaching international markets.

The department operates an extensive global network, with its workforce distributed across 103 countries and 14 physical offices situated in 11 countries, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. It works closely with partner organizations such as UK Export Finance to integrate trade strategy and operations, fostering jobs and economic opportunities across the UK.