The Trade Hub is a dedicated service that supports existing and new SMEs by providing up-to-date, relevant trade information and fully funded consultancy advice tailored to your needs.
About the Trade Hub
Our aim is to support businesses to engage in efficient and effective cross-border trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland, and to help them develop and grow their export potential.
There's lots of information in the Trade Hub Knowledge Base, including customs, VAT, regulation and legal, people and employment. We can also provide tailored one-to-one consultancy support.
We can help you:
- Increase your knowledge on customs and trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Understand VAT implications when trading cross-border.
- Learn about regulations and legal differences when trading cross-border.
- Understand the implications of employing cross-border workers.
Watch a short video explaining all about the Trade Hub:
What is one-to-one expert advice?
Our fully funded expert advice provides tailored consultancy advice, designed to help your business navigate all-island trading requirements.
Simply fill out a brief form providing some information about your business and the specific trade issue you are facing so we can match you with a suitable consultant.
There are two levels of support.
1: Speak to one of our expert trade consultants to get a quick answer to your question.
You'll get a call back within two working days.
- If your question is straightforward you'll get an answer right away, so you can go back to work with the advice you needed.
- If your query is more complex, or you would benefit from more in-depth support we'll make sure you get the help you need. Our consultant will make a recommendation to the InterTradeIreland Trade Hub Team who will, subject to criteria*, approve progress to level two, an in-depth expert advice session.
2: In-depth one-to-one expert advice - Up to three days of fully funded specialist consultancy advice.
You will benefit from a detailed discussion with your assigned consultant, tailored to your particular needs. Our fully funded support will provide you with up to three full days of expert advice, problem solving and analysis.
We have a panel of experts who specialise in these key areas:
- Customs
- VAT
- Regulations
- Employment.
* Eligibility criteria for support
Level 1: Initial Consultation
This introductory session offers general guidance and support.
Any business that meets the following criteria is eligible for a Level 1 consultation:
- Located on the island of Ireland (either Northern Ireland or Ireland)
- Employs fewer than 250 people
Level 2: In-Depth Expert Advice
To qualify for a Level 2 expert advice session, your business must meet all of the following criteria:
- Located on the island of Ireland (North or South)
- Actively trading or seriously exploring opportunities to trade across the border (i.e. between Northern Ireland and Ireland)
- Employs fewer than 250 people
- Has an annual turnover of more than €40,000 and less than €50 million (or sterling equivalent)
- Have a trading history (minimum 12 months).
Note: InterTradeIreland reserves the right to request financial accounts as part of the eligibility verification process.
