Every business that trades goods with other European Community (EC) member states is required to provide details of these transactions for statistical purposes. Intrastat is the system used to collect these statistics.
You need to develop an effective business strategy before you begin trading internationally. Factor in to your strategy the steps you are going to take to manage the risk, and how much this is going to cost your business.
This guide will give you an understanding of the opportunities and pitfalls of trading abroad. It explains how they might affect a business' decision on whether to sell their products in foreign markets and tells you what help is available.