UKTI Netherlands, 19 November 2014

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UK Trade & Investment in the NetherlandsBritish Embassy support in your Export Strategy

Michiel Veldhuizen, Country Director UKTI the Netherlands

19 November 2014

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What can you expect?

• Prosperity – ONE HMG

• Anglo - Dutch relations

• Support for Business at the British Embassy – The Hague

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Prosperity – one HMG overseas

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HMG Ambition

Whole of Government approach to International Trade & Investment

• £ 1 trillion UK exports by 2020

• £ 1.5 trillion FDI stock in UK by 2020

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Anglo – Dutch Relations

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The Netherlands – market characteristics

• The place where the world meets to do business

• One of the most connected countries in the world

• Homogeneous market

• Early adapters of new technology – high take-up of foreign

products

• Language

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Support for your company overseas

• Experienced team of professionals based in The Hague

• Full commercial support from all departments within the overseas mission,

including Ambassador – Sir Geoffrey Adams, KCMG

• Service offer includes:

• Proactive identification of market opportunities

• Analysis & commissioned research

• Introduction to potential partners, agents, distributors

• Trade Show support

• Lobbying

• Introduction to relevant authorities, legal and financial professionals

• Organisation of events, seminars and sector specific missions

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Opportunities, activities & events

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Questions?

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Contact Us

UK Trade & Investment the Netherlands

British Embassy, The Hague

T: +31 (0)70 427 0427

E: trade.enquiries@fco.gov.uk

@ UKTI_NL