In today's small word, international trade is vital.

Our team of international accountants and business advisers are here to help you develop your business internationally.

Whether yours is a UK business wanting to export overseas, or an international organisation looking to import into the UK market, Hazlewoods can help.

By taking the time to understand your specific needs, our team of experts will advise you on legal structures, tax regimes and business practices, helping you with your international trade. You can find their contact details below.

Hazlewoods is a proud member of HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers - and below we set out their vision. This involvement means we have access to country-specific support for our clients in 158 different countries.

We will help your business to succeed across all key international areas, by assisting you with:

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Working together

We also work with a number of organisations to ensure we can provide you with the most up to date business advice and support.

The Growth Hub

Invest in Gloucestershire

Department for International Trade

Why expand into Gloucestershire, UK?

Gloucestershire has the largest cyber ecosystem outside of London
Home to GCHQ and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Ability for companies in the area to be part of a supply chain that covers a range of cyber security offerings to a range of sectors
Ability to get new products and services developed and certified alongside experts, including working alongside specialists in the NCSC
Strong pool of talent to recruit from – including cyber courses within local schools and universities
Cyber-dedicated innovation centres available now and being developed, that will come on stream in the next few months and into next year (Hub 8, Minster Exchange, The Forum)
Within the next three years the ability to move into the Golden Valley development, the UK’s only dedicated cyber campus, mentioned within the Government’s national cyber strategy. This will include 2 million square ft of office space and the National Cyber Innovation Centre.

We are proud to work with GFirst LEP, Gloucestershire's Local Enterprise Partnership, whose aim is to bring together businesses to make the county successful and create jobs.

HLB Vision 2023

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Featured news

HLB wins Network of the Year 2022 award

Monday 4 July 2022

HLB have won the prestigious Network of the Year 2022 award at the International Accounting Bulletin Annual Awards.

Hazlewoods Magazine: Propelling your innovation engine forward

Thursday 19 May 2022

Hazlewoods is an independent member of HLB, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, ready to assist you no matter where you want to do business.

International update: International sustainability standards board launched

Wednesday 2 February 2022

Roughly two months on, there are differing opinions on whether the 2021 United Nations climate change conference (COP26) adequately addressed the pressing issues facing our planet. However, there was at least one significant announcement that will have a profound impact on how companies do business for years to come.

International update: Developing a sustainable strategy

Wednesday 5 January 2022

Over the last century, humankind has made unthinkable technological progress. However, the digital world cannot prosper unless we address the problems previously created. HLB, has developed a three-step roadmap aimed at helping businesses reroute their strategy towards sustainability.

International update: Addressing cyber security in the age of hybrid work

Monday 13 December 2021

Hazlewoods is an independent member of HLB, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, ready to assist you no matter where you want to do business. In light of Cyber Security Awareness Month, this past October 2021, HLB did some international research and surveyed 136 IT professionals, interviewed HLB cyber security experts about today’s cyber risk landscape, the lessons learned and the road ahead for CTOs to protect against cyber crime in the age of hybrid working.

International update: The present state of the global tourism industry and factors shaping its future

Wednesday 8 December 2021

Tourism was one of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as governments attempted to protect their populations through lockdowns, quarantines and restrictions on travel. This, together with the decision of consumers to limit international travel, resulted in a contraction for the tourism sector with severe economic consequences, particularly for countries that depend on tourism.

International update: Europe trade month – November 2021

Friday 29 October 2021

According to the office for national statistics, Europe comprises 49% of the UK’s total trade, with 8 out of 10 of the UK’s top export markets located in this area. To help businesses sell their goods or services throughout Europe, the Department for International Trade (DIT) has launched the Europe trade month.

International update: Changes in the agriculture, food and beverage supply chain

Monday 23 August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted the agriculture, food and beverages sectors. HLB’s 2021 survey found that 81% of businesses consider the consequences of COVID-19 their biggest business risk.

International update: Manufacturing businesses - embracing opportunity

Monday 19 July 2021

When COVID-19 shut down factories, the impacts were felt across the globe. Many facilities require workers on the floor, which meant that companies had to invest in airflow and infiltration improvements. Higher costs, reduced output, delayed supplies and a decline in consumer demand caused problems.

International update: Accelerating change - the effects of COVID-19 on international business

Monday 12 April 2021

Before the pandemic hit, globalisation was well ingrained in our society and businesses had stable plans. The events of the past year have disrupted the world as we know it, causing dramatic changes to the behaviours of consumers and nations, ultimately turning international business upside down.

International update: Sending goods to the EU: overcoming the teething problems

Friday 22 January 2021

With the Brexit deal agreed at the eleventh hour, it was never going to be an easy transition for businesses to prepare for the changes to exporting goods to the EU, and with newspaper headlines of lorries queuing on the motorway, early signs were not looking good. After nearly a month in, whilst things are slowly improving, exporters continue to face problems with moving goods around the EU. Although there are challenges exporters are being faced with, we have reviewed what can be done to improve to speed up delays and keep your business moving.

A post-pandemic vision: HLB releases their annual Survey of Business Leaders 2021 report

Tuesday 19 January 2021

From September through to November 2020, HLB International surveyed business leaders across 55 countries and a range of industry backgrounds. Their feedback has been collated to produce the Survey of Business Leaders 2021 – a report which gives an invaluable insight into how COVID-19 has impacted world-wide organisations, whilst providing observations for the future, and discusses how business leaders are actively planning to achieve their post-pandemic vision.