Guidance

Exporting to Afghanistan

A guide for British businesses who are interested in developing their overseas trade and doing business in Afghanistan.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 19 January 2015
• Last updated: 1 March 2021 — See all updates

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Doing business in Afghanistan: trade and export guide

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A detailed guide on doing business in and with Afghanistan. The guide contains information on:

• challenges of doing business in Afghanistan
• growth potential of the market
• trade between the UK and Afghanistan
• opportunities in Afghanistan
• start-up and market entry considerations
• legal considerations
• tax and customs considerations
• entry requirements
• who to contact for more help

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Managing risk

Find out how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Afghanistan.

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Published 19 January 2015
Last updated 1 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 1 March 2021

   Updated export guidance with latest information.

2. 15 September 2015

   2015 update of exporting to Afghanistan guide.

3. 19 January 2015

   First published.