OTHER CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

British Chamber of Commerce
Manning House, 22 Carlisle Street
London SW1P 1JA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7565 2000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7565 2049
E-mail: info@londonchambers.org.uk

British Chambers of Commerce
International Division
4 Westwood House
Westwood Business Park
Coventry CV4 8HS
Tel: +44 (0) 24 7669 4484
Fax: +44 (0) 24 7669 5844
E-mail: enquiry@britishchambers.org.uk

EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE (ECACC)
Founded in 1965, ECACC today represents the corporate interests of some 17,000 American and European companies. Encompassing 32 countries and some 20 million employees. ECACC’s member companies account for more than $ 1.1 billion in investment on both sides of the Atlantic.

European Council of American Chambers of Commerce
c/o AmCham Germany
Contact: Dierk Müller, Vice Chair
Roßmarkt 12, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Tel: +49 6992 9104-20
Fax: +49 69 9291 04-11
E-mail: ecacc@amcham.de
Website: www.amchamseurope.com

DIRECT INVESTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
DTI works to create the conditions for business success and help the UK respond to the challenge of globalisation.
For all enquiries
DTI London
Reponse Centre
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7215 5000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7222 0612
E-mail: dti.enquiries@dti.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.dti.gov.uk

UK TRADE & INVESTMENT
UK Trade & Investment is a UK government organisation. It helps UK companies do business abroad - and helps overseas companies do business in the UK.
UK Trade & Investment Enquiry Service
Kingsgate House
66-74 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6SW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7215 8000
Website: www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk

FINANCE

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
Are an independent body that regulates the financial services industry in the UK. It has been given a wide range of rule-making, investigatory and enforcement powers in order to meet its four statutory objectives, summarised with one overall aim:

To promote efficient, orderly and fair markets and to help retail consumers achieve a fair deal
The Financial Services Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London E14 5HS
Tel: +44 7066 1000
Fax: +44 20 7066 1099
Website: www.fsa.gov.uk

LEGAL

THE LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES
The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for 116,000 solicitors in England and Wales. They have important public responsibilities: Regulating and setting standards for solicitors to make sure they deliver a good and ethical service to consumers. Representing solicitors. Supporting solicitors to help them achieve the standards expected of them, and deliver good service. Influencing law reform to achieve a better system of justice.
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7242 1222
Website: www.lawsociety.org.uk

IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION ADVISORY SERVICE
The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is the UK’s largest charity providing confidential advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law. These services are free to people who are eligible. They are independent from the government.

For all enquiries
Head Office
3rd Floor, County House
190 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7967 1200
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7403 5875
E-mail: advice@iasuk.org
Website: www.iasuk.org

VISA ENQUIRIES
Ukvisas
UKvisas works closely with the Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) of the Home Office, the government department responsible for immigration policy and dealing with applications from people already in the UK to extend their stay; or to change their immigration status.
King Charles Street
London SW1A 2AH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7008 8438
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7008 8359/3761
E-mail: visas.foruk@fco.gov.uk

INTERNAL AFFAIRS

HOME OFFICE
The Home Office is the government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. They work to build a safe, just and tolerant society, to enhance opportunities for all, and to ensure that the protection and security of the public is maintained.

Public Enquiry Team
Home Office
7th Floor
50 Queen Anne’s Gate
London SW1H 9AT
Telephone: +44 (0) 870 000 1585
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7273 2065
E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

PUBLIC SECTOR

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Their aim is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.

For all enquiries:
2-4 Cockspur Street
London
SW1Y 5DH
For general enquiries, call +44 (0) 20 7211 6200
E-mail: enquiries@culture.gov.uk
Website: www.culture.gov.uk

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)
Defra works for the essentials of life: water, food, air, land, people, animals and plants.

Information Resource Centre
Lower Ground Floor
Ergon House
c/o Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Tel: +44 (0) 8459 335577
Tel: (international): +44 (0) 20 7238 6951
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.defra.gov.uk

PUBLIC SECTOR BENCHMARKING SERVICE
The Public Sector Benchmarking Service has been developed as a partnership between the Cabinet Office and HM Revenue & Customs with the key aim of promoting effective benchmarking and sharing good practices across the public sector.

The Public Sector Benchmarking Service (PSBS)
8th Floor
Dorset House
27-45 Stamford Street
London, SE1 9PY
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8929 Ext 6887 or 6601
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8929 6572
E-mail: psbshelp@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.benchmarking.gov.uk

TAXATION

HM TREASURY
The Treasury is the department responsible for formulating and putting into effect the UK government’s financial and economic policy. The Treasury’s overall aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life, with economic and employment opportunities for all.
For all general enquiries:
The Correspondence & Enquiries Unit
2/S2
HM Treasury
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7270 4558
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7270 5244

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was formed on 18 April 2005, following the merger of Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise Departments. HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits, and strengthening the UK’s frontiers.
Website: www.hmrc.gov.uk

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES

LONDON
Think London is the official foreign direct investment (FDI) agency for London. It provides free, confidential and comprehensive advice to help international business locate and expand in London.
Think London
Level 35, 25 Canada Square
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5LB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7718 5400
E-mail: info@thinklondon.com
Website: www.thinklondon.com

EAST OF ENGLAND
East of England Development Agency
EEDA’s remit is wide and the regional economic strategy shapes their activity. The goals, priorities and actions they set out for the East of England provide the focus for all their work and inform the programmes and initiatives they support. Regions covered: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

East of England Development Agency
The Business Centre
Station Road
Histon
Cambridge
CB4 9LQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 713900
E-mail: knowledge@eeda.org.uk
Website: www.eeda.org.uk

SOUTH EAST OF ENGLAND
South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)
As the Regional Development Agency for the South East, it is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the South East of England – the driving force of the UK’s economy. Regions covered: Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Thames Valley and West Sussex.

SEEDA Headquarters
Cross Lanes
Guildford, Surrey
GU1 1YA
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 484200
E-mail: seeda@seeda.co.uk
Website: www.seeda.co.uk

SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND
South West of England Regional Development Agency
Their goal is to improve the economy of South West England. Involves giving people the skills they need, encouraging enterprise and improving communications. They also promote the strengths of the region and help people to regenerate their communities. Regions covered: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.

South West of England Regional Development Agency
Sterling House
Dix’s Field
Exeter, Devon
EX1 1QA
Tel: +44 (0) 1392 214747
E-mail: enquiries@southwestrda.org.uk
Website: www.southwestrda.org.uk

BRITISH MIDLANDS
The British Midlands
Located in the business centre of the UK covering an area of 11,000 square miles and in the heart of the most successful investment economy in Europe. Regions covered: Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

20 N.Wacker Drive
Suite 930
Chicago, IL 60606
Contact: Vernon O Sebby
President and CEO
Tel: +1 312 321 0217
E-mail: vsebby@thebritishmidlands.com
Website: www.thebritishmidlands.com

Advantage West Midlands
3 Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Aston Science Park
Birmingham B7 4BN
Contact: James Warren, Marketing Manager, North America
Tel: +44 (0) 121 380 3500
E-mail: jameswarren@advantagewm.co.uk

East Midlands Development Agency
Apex Court
City Link, Nottingham
NG2 4LA.
Contact: Nicola Kidd, Head of International Investment
Tel: +44 (0) 115 988 8300
E-mail: nicolak@emd.org.uk

NORTH ENGLAND
The North Of England Inward Investment Agency
Regions covered: North, South and West Yorkshire, The Humber, Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside.

Enquiry Team
444 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 3350
Chicago IL 60611
Tel: +1 312 379 5380
Fax: +1 312 379 5381
E-mail: chicago@northengland.com
Website: www.northengland.com

One NorthEast
One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering the North East region of England, comprising Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley.

One North East
Stella House, Goldcrest Way
Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NY
Tel: +44 (0) 191 229 6200
E-mail: enquiries@onenortheast.co.uk
Website: www.onenortheast.co.uk

NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND
North West Regional Development Agency
The Northwest Regional Development Agency is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England’s North West and has five key priorities: Business Development, Regeneration, Skills & Employment, Infrastructure and Image. Regions covered: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside.

Renaissance House
PO Box 37
Centre Park
Warrington
Cheshire
WA1 1XB
Tel: +44 (0) 1925 400100
E-mail: webmaster@nwda.co.uk
Website: www.nwda.co.uk

YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER
Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency behind the economic regeneration of the Yorkshire and Humber region. They make a positive difference to its people, its business and its environment. Regions covered: North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and The Humber.

Yorkshire Forward
Victoria House
2 Victoria Place
Leeds
LS11 5AE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 394 9600
Website: www.yorkshire-forward.com

NORTHERN IRELAND
Invest Northern Ireland
Their role is to change Northern Ireland into a high-growth economy driven by innovation and enterprise.

Bedford Square
Bedford Street
Belfast
Northern Ireland BT2 7ES
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 9090
E-mail: info@investni.com
Website: www.investni.com

SCOTLAND
Scottish Development International
In October 2001, the Scottish Executive launched its new strategy for Scotland’s international economic development. As a result, Scottish Development International was formed, replacing the former inward investment group Locate in Scotland and the former export promotion group, Scottish Trade International.

Enquiry Desk
SDI Headquaters
150 Broomielaw
Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 141 228 2828
E-mail: investment@scotent.co.uk
Website: www.sti.org.uk

WALES
The Welsh Development Agency
They are the economic development agency for Wales, working for its people, creating prosperous communities by helping businesses to start, develop and grow.

Plas Glyndwr
Kingsway
Cardiff CF10 3AH
Tel: +44 (0) 1443 845500
E-mail: enquiries@wda.co.uk
Website: www.wda.co.uk

ISLE OF MAN
Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man is an established international finance centre, with a secure base built on political stability, low taxation and a firmly established fiscal and regulatory environment independent of the UK. In relation to providing international services it is fully supported by a modern infrastructure.

Isle of Man Government
Department of Trade and Industry
Hamilton House
Peel Road
Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 5EP
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 682354
E-mail: enquiries@isleofmanfinance.com
Website: www.gov.im