Country Guide: Australia
In addition to a common culture, Australia and the UK now share a Free Trade Agreement. Reduced rates of duty and flexible Rules of Origin make this an attractive market for UK traders.
Australia at a Glance
12th (↑2 from '19)
World's Largest Economies by 2030
26m
Population
English
Business Languages
GMT +10
Time zone
10%
Standard VAT/ GST Rates
Trade at a Glance
18th
Largest UK Export Market
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Largest UK Import Market
14
Ease of Doing Business Rank (2019)
26th (↓3 from '19)
Largest Import Markets by 2030
10th
Largest Outward FDI Markets
17th
Largest Import FDI Markets
25.8
World Bank - Export of Goods and Services (% of GDP)
19.9
World Bank - Import of Goods and Services (% of GDP)
Exporting Guide to Australia
Exporting guide to Australia - great.gov.uk
Trade & Investment Fact Sheet Australia
Trade and investment factsheets (partner names beginning with A or B) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Department for Business and Trade - Australia
Department for Business and Trade Australia - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
UK - Australia Free Trade Agreement
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Overseas Business Risk Australia
Overseas business risk for Australia - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Living in Australia
Living in Australia - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Entry Requirements to Australia
Entry requirements - Australia travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
