Main Difference Between Domestic and international Business are as follows :

 

S.No International Business Domestic Business

1. It is extension of Domestic Business and Marketing Principles remain same.

The Domestic Business Follow the marketing Principles

2. Difference is customs, cultural factors No such difference. In a large countries languages likeIndia, we have many languages.

3. Conduct and selling procedure changes Selling Procedures remain unaltered

4. Working environment and management practices change to suit local conditions.

No such changes are necessary

5. Will have to face restrictions in trade practices, licenses and government rules.

These have little or no impact on Domestic trade.

6. Long Distances and hence more transaction time.

Short Distances, quick business is possible.

7. Currency, interest rates, taxation, inflation and economy have impact on trade.

Currency, interest rates, taxation, inflation and economy have little or no impact on Domestic Trade.

8. MNC’s have perfected principles, procedures and practices at international level

No such experience or exposure.

9. MNCs take advantage of location economies wherever cheaper resources available.

No such advantage once plant is built it cannot be easily shifted.

10. Large companies enjoy benefits of experience curve

It is possible to get this benefit through collaborators.

11. High Volume cost advantage. Cost Advantage by automation, new methods etc.

12. Global Standardization No such advantage

13. Global business seeks to create new values and global brand image.

No such advantage

14. Can Shift production bases to different No such advantage and get competition from

countries whenever there are problems in taxes or markets

some spurious or SSI Unit who get patronage of Government.

Differences between International Trade and Domestic Trade

Scope: Scope of international business is quite wide. It includes not only merchandise exports, but also

trade in services, licensing and franchising as well as foreign investments. Domestic business pertains to a

limited territory. Though the firm has many business establishments in different locations all the trading

activities are inside a single boundary.

Benefits: International business benefits both the nations and firms. Domestic business have lesser

benefits when compared to the former.

To the nations: Through international business nations gain by way of earning foreign exchange,

more efficient use of domestic resources, greater prospects of growth and creation of employment

opportunities. Domestic business as it is conducted locally there would be no much involvement of

foreign currency. It can create employment opportunities too and the most important part is business

since carried locally and always dealt with local resources the perfection in utilisation of the same

resources would obviously reap the benefits.

To the firms: The advantages to the firms carrying business globally include prospects for higher

profits, greater utilization of production capacities, way out to intense competition in domestic

market and improved business vision. Profits in domestic trade are always lesser when compared to

the profits of the firms dealing transactions globally.

Market Fluctuations: Firms conducting trade internationally can withstand these situations and huge

losses as their operations are wide spread. Though they face losses in one area they may get profits in

other areas, this provides for stabilizing during seasonal market fluctuations. Firms carrying business

locally have to face this situation which results in low profits and in some cases losses too.

Modes of entry: A firm desirous of entering into international business has several options available to it.

These range from exporting/importing to contract manufacturing abroad, licensing and franchising, joint

ventures and setting up wholly owned subsidiaries abroad. Each entry mode has its own advantages and

disadvantages which the firm needs to take into account while deciding as to which mode of entry it

should prefer. Firms going for domestic trade does have the options but not too many as the former one.

To establish business internationally firms initially have to complete many formalities which obviously is

a tedious task. But to start a business locally the process is always an easy task. It doesn't require to

process any difficult formalities.

Purvey: Providing goods and services as a business within a territory is much easier than doing the same

globally. Restrictions such as custom procedures do not bother domestic entities but whereas globally

operating firms need to follow complicated customs procedures and trade barriers like tariff etc.

Sharing of Technology: International business provides for sharing of the latest technology that is

innovated in various firms across the globe which in consequence will improve the mode and quality of

their production.

Political relations: International business obviously improve the political relations among the nations

which gives rise to Cross-national cooperation and agreements. Nations co-operate more on transactional

issues.

An international business is a business whose activities are carried out across national borders. This differs from a domestic business because a domestic business is a business whose activities are carried out within the borders of its geographical location.A domestic company is one that confines its activities to the local market, be it city, state, or the country it is in. It deals, generally, with one currency, local customs and cultures, business laws of commerce, taxes and products and services of a local nature. The international company, on the other hand deals with businesses and governments in one or more foreign countries and is subject to treaties, tariffs. currency rates of exchange, politics, cultural differences, taxes, fees, and penalties of each country it is doing business in. It may also be conducting business in it's home country, but the emphasis is on trading in the international marketplace.