The UK Business Centre Lille IS strategically located in Lille, within easy reach of London, Paris and Brussels. We provide customized, hands-on support that helps British companies thrive in the European Union. From exports to on-site operations, our Centre is a gateway to EU markets for businesses of all sizes.
Who can benefit from these services?
- Export goods to the EU
- Connect with European business partners or distributors
- Set up operations in the EU – be it a branch, office or production site
- Move your European operations closer to the UK
- Access a local business network of British and French companies, local and regional authorities, and key decision-makers
- Be representated on the ground within the EU
Comprehensive support from the UK Business Centre Lille team
The UK Business Centre Lille provides a direct, no-cost pathway for UK businesses to establish a presence in Europe, with access to networks, partners, and resources that matter.
From our base in Hauts-de-France, we save you time and money by connecting you directly to people who can provide you with concrete answers to your questions—people who can introduce you to right contacts so you can make things happen.
We deliver this end-to-end support through a team of skilled English-speaking professionals and trusted service providers in Hauts-de-France.
Some of our partners
Voices from successful businesses
« It is like a helping hand to set up shop versus going online and just Google translating everything from French to English which can be quite daunting. »
« I think the UK Business Centre Lille introduces you into a community of like-minded visionaries and practitioners who equip you with the tools you need to succeed in France. »
Direct access to key business networks
These include:
Our events and networking opportunities connect British companies with their French and international counterparts in and around Lille year-round, fostering collaboration and shared insights.
The UK Business Centre Lille works closely with decision-makers and business support organisations at all levels, creating tailored solutions for imports, exports and expansion. These synergies between regional and local authorities enable us to provide British companies with a wide range of services to respond to different needs (expansion, import/export etc).
Our team at the UK Business Centre Lille is hands-on, facilitating access to a wide set of useful contacts with expertise in your sector:
- Centres of excellence in digital technologies, health, logistics, materials, food and drink, creative industries, etc.
- Business parks and R&D clusters
- Professional organisations
- Research centres
- Universities and business schools
- Multiple sources of financing
- And many more…