Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)
What is OMIS?
UK Trade & Investment's Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) is a flexible business tool enbaling direct communication between you and any of our global network of embassies.
Why use OMIS?
OMIS opens the door to a wealth of practical support, advice and key market information. It guides you through the process of breaking into a new overseas market, providing all the help you need at every stage, from initial reasearch to making your first market visit.
What can OMIS offer?
An OMIS provides you with accurate and up-to-date information provided by Commercial Staff at British Embassy /Consulates all over the World. Success of your product or service will depend on the amount of information you have on your chosen market(s).
Other benefits include:
- Specific market research tailored to individual needs.
- Detailed list of potential business partners and other useful contacts such as agents, distributors etc, with comments, pictures, etc.
- Market overview and advice on route to market from locally engaged staff at the British Embassy/Consulate.
- OMIS is available online, giving you a direct link to track the progress of your OMIS activities.
- Timescale of approx 6 weeks.
What are the costs?
The costs are subsidised and are dependent on nature of product and market.
There are 5 levels of service offered ranging from £225 - £1800 depending on the amount of assistance and individual requirements.
Level 1 - Basic level for small pieces of work.
Level 2 - This can be used to supplement previous OMIS activities.
Level 3 - Gives companies essential information based on local in-country market research.
Level 4 - More in-depth research on a particular sector, in-market help and mentoring.
Level 5 - The most comprehensive assistance, i.e. organising a seminar, event or presentation,
identifying potential delegates, marketing, mailing & all-round support.
How & where do I access OMIS?
Please contact you local International Trade Advisor "ITA" who will be able to guide you through the process and advise you every step of the way.
Please contact the International Trade Team on 024 7665 4370 to find out more about how we can help and visit the UK Trade & Investment web-site; www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk which has a wealth of information suited to your needs.