These separate divisions and companies operate at arm's length from the BBC. They provide commercial services to businesses and consumers, subject to the BBC Fair Trading Guidelines. Their profits are returned to the BBC to help fund public services and keep the licence fee lower than it otherwise would be.

BBC Worldwide

BBC Worldwide realises the commercial value of BBC programmes and services. It sells programmes and footage, runs commercial TV channels and joint ventures worldwide, and produces magazines, books, tapes, DVDs, CDs and other merchandise.

BBC Resources

BBC Resources is one of the largest production facilities in the UK, offering services that include studios, outside broadcasts, post production, design, costumes and wigs.

BBC Monitoring

BBC Monitoring supplies news, information and comment gathered from mass media around the world.

BBC International Unit

The BBC International Unit supplies TV facilities to overseas broadcasters transmitting from the UK.

BBC Training & Development

BBC Training & Development provides courses, tailored training and consultancy services to help individuals and companies working in broadcasting and related industries.

beeb.net

beeb.net is an internet access service.

BBC Shop, BBC America Shop, BBC Canada Shop

These are internet shopping services from BBC Worldwide.

Ariel

Ariel is the BBC's weekly staff newspaper.