Business in Scotland

Doing business with Scotland is easier than you think. And Scottish Development International (SDI), the global arm of Scotland’s national economic development agency, Scottish Enterprise, makes it even easier. Its team will help you discover where to invest and trade in Scotland, how you can build your team, access funding and find premises.

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Scotland's key sectors

You’ll soon discover that Scotland is home to so many sectors, especially high growth ones. All will unlock terrific trade and investment opportunities to grow your business.

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Financial and tax incentives

Grow your business with our financial and tax incentives. You may be eligible for grants to support your capital, salary or development costs.

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Infrastructure

So that your business can thrive, Scotland provides the right infrastructure, including transport links, digital networks, premises and facilities. 

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Investment opportunities

If you’re looking for a country that attracts the UK’s most foreign direct investment (FDI) outside London, you’ll soon discover why Scotland is the perfect place for your business.

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Talent for you

From your business to expand and diversify, Scotland offers worldclass skills and talent across so many sectors. These include software, digital and tech, to space and energy transition.

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Quality of life

Scotland has cosmopolitan cities, stunning landscapes and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. That’s why companies like yours choose to call Scotland home. 

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Scale and access markets

Scotland is an excellent location for your business to scale – and to tap into new markets. The best part is that it has the right credentials to make it happen. 

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