Export Business Development
Do not forget to ask for legal advice when you enter International Trade & Export Markets
Do not forget to ask for legal advice when you enter International Trade & Export Markets
While it is virtually impossible for any firm, no matter how big or small, to know all of the laws that pertain to exporting from the U.S., as well as the relevant laws of other countries, there are measures that can be taken by firms in the planning process to minimize the probability that they will make unnecessary errors that have grave legal consequences. Some of the measures that can be taken in the planning process are Utilize SBA’s ELAN service: Under the Export Legal Assistance Network (ELAN), your local SBA office can arrange a free initial consultation with an attorney to discuss international trade questions. Consult the Commerce/ITA Legal Web page: the DOC, International Trade Administration’s (ITA) legal Web site: (www.ita.doc.gov/legal/)