Forthcoming Event
Export Procedures & Licences
13/05/2026
Event Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Event Theme: International Trade
Price: Member Rate: £75.00 +VAT | Non Member Rate: £150.00 +VAT
Event Location:
Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Block E, Dukes Court
Duke Street
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5BH
FULLY BOOKED: Don’t worry – let us know your interest so you can be first to know if a space/s becomes available. To join the waitlist, please email export@surrey-chambers.co.uk. Keep your eyes peeled, as we may run the training course again this year!
UK Export Procedures and Export Licensing for SMEs
Many UK SMEs are unknowingly exposed to export control risks. Export licensing is not just for defence companies. It can apply to:
- Engineering and manufacturing products
- Software and technology
- Technical drawings, CAD files and emails
- Training, demonstrations and cloud access
- Delayed or stopped shipments
- Contract breaches and cash-flow disruption
- Enforcement action and fines
- Director and reputational risk
What the Course Covers:
This practical half-day course explains:
- How UK export controls work in practice
- When an export licence is required
- How to identify controlled goods, software and technology
- How to use SPIRE correctly for licence applications
- How LITE is used for Open General Licences (OGELs)
- Common SME mistakes that lead to rejected or delayed applications
- How to build proportionate export compliance into everyday business operations
What Delegates Will Gain:
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand when export licences are required
- Know how to use SPIRE and LITE with confidence
- Avoid costly shipment delays and rejected applications
- Reduce compliance and enforcement risk.
- Protect their contracts, cash-flow and reputation
- Be able to demonstrate reasonable due diligence to regulators
Who Should Attend:
- Business owners and directors
- Export and sales managers
- Operations, logistics and shipping staff
- Compliance, finance and procurement teams
- No prior export control or licensing knowledge is required.
Course Details:
- Duration: Half day (morning 3 hours)
- Format: In-person
- Materials: Full course handbook & practical checklists
Instructor:
Linda Bazant LLB (Hons) Barrister and Member of The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade.
MEMBER DISCOUNT: Book one attendee and receive 50% off second booking! (subsequent bookings at normal member rate)
To book under this discount, please email export@surrey-chambers.co.uk.
Exclusively available to members of Surrey Chambers. Discount applies to additional attendees from the same company only.
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