Two markets. One trusted bridge.

We help Indian companies enter the UK market and UK companies enter India — with market entry strategy, trade facilitation and on-the-ground representation on both sides.

The window is open. The India–UK Free Trade Agreement is cutting tariffs across textiles, automotive, pharma, food & drink and more. First movers set the relationships that last.
Who we help

Trade runs in both directions. So do we.

Indian companies entering the UK

You have the product and the ambition. We provide the local knowledge, contacts and compliance confidence.

  • UK market research & entry strategy
  • Buyer and distributor matchmaking
  • Company setup, VAT & UKCA guidance
  • UK representative office services

UK companies entering India

India is a market of scale — and of nuance. We help you find the right partners and avoid the expensive lessons.

  • India feasibility & market studies
  • Supplier sourcing & verification
  • FDI, GST & import licensing guidance
  • Introductions to vetted local partners
Services

Engage as lightly — or as deeply — as your ambition demands

TIER 01 · ADVISE

Market entry consulting

Feasibility studies, entry strategy and regulatory roadmaps — so you enter the new market with a plan, not a guess.

TIER 02 · CONNECT

Trade facilitation

Buyer–supplier matchmaking, trade delegations, exhibition representation and sourcing — connections that convert.

TIER 03 · REPRESENT

Local representation

We act as your office in the other market: documentation, logistics coordination and introductions to banks, lawyers and freight partners.

TIER 04 · LEAD — OUR FLAGSHIP ENGAGEMENT

Fractional leadership & Build–Operate–Transfer

For companies ready to establish a real presence: we set up your UK entity, hire local talent, handle governance and reporting, and run day-to-day operations as your fractional managing director — while your senior leadership stays focused on what it does best at home.

BUILD
OPERATE
TRANSFER

A FULLY OPERATIONAL BUSINESS, HANDED TO YOUR PERMANENT LOCAL TEAM · TYPICALLY 3–5 YEARS

How it works

From first call to first shipment

STEP 01

Send an enquiry

Tell us about your product, your target market and what you want to achieve. Two minutes, no commitment.

STEP 02

Market assessment

We reply within two working days with an honest assessment: demand, competition, tariffs under the FTA, and the route we'd explore.

STEP 03

Entry plan

A fixed-fee engagement covering strategy, compliance and the introductions that matter.

STEP 04

On-the-ground support

Ongoing representation as you land: meetings, paperwork, partners and follow-through.

About us

Built for the biggest India–UK trade moment in a generation

UK India Trade Limited is a UK-registered trade consultancy created for one purpose: helping businesses on both sides turn the new Free Trade Agreement into real revenue.

This business runs on trust and introductions. Our network of vetted lawyers, accountants and freight partners in both countries means you're never navigating alone.

And we don't just advise — we make the introductions, handle the paperwork and sit in the meetings until your business is standing on its own feet in the new market.

Common questions

India–UK trade, answered plainly

How do I export from India to the UK?

You'll need an Import Export Code (IEC) in India, a UK buyer or distributor, and compliance with UK product rules (UKCA marking where applicable). The India–UK Free Trade Agreement has reduced tariffs on many categories — which changes the economics significantly. Our market assessment tells you what applies to your specific product.

Does my Indian company need a UK entity to sell in the UK?

Not always. You can start by exporting to UK distributors or selling via marketplaces without a UK company. A UK subsidiary becomes worthwhile once you need local invoicing, VAT registration, or credibility with larger buyers — we help you judge the right moment and set it up when it comes.

How does the India–UK Free Trade Agreement help my business?

The FTA cuts or removes tariffs across sectors including textiles, food and drink, automotive components and pharmaceuticals, and eases some services and mobility rules. What it means for you depends entirely on your product's tariff line — that's the first thing we check in every market assessment.

How do I find distributors or buyers in the UK or India?

Cold lists rarely work. We identify distributors through trade bodies, exhibition networks and our own vetted contacts on both sides — then make warm introductions where there's a genuine fit for your product and price point.

What does an engagement cost?

The market assessment is free. Beyond that, we work on fixed-fee projects for market entry work and monthly retainers for ongoing representation — you'll always know the cost before we start. Send an enquiry and we'll scope it honestly.

Free Market Assessment

Find out if your opportunity is real — before you spend a rupee or a pound

Tell us about your product in two minutes. Within two working days you'll receive an honest, no-obligation market assessment covering demand, competition and your FTA tariff advantage — by email, no sales call.

Opens a ready-made email in your mail app — just press send. No spam, no obligation, reply within 2 working days.

UK INDIA TRADE LIMITED · REGISTERED IN ENGLAND & WALES · COMPANY NO. 17342484