HMRC has launched a consultation on the introduction of mandatory registration for customs intermediaries (CI). If implemented, this would represent one of the most significant changes to the customs intermediary sector since the UK's departure from the EU. The proposal…
HMRC, in collaboration with the British Standards Institution (BSI), has introduced PAS 41201:2026, the UK's first voluntary best practice standard for customs intermediaries. Although the standard is not mandatory, it represents an important step towards improving professionalism, consistency and compliance…
If you read the recent IES update on PIVA you will know that Postponed Import VAT Accounting is an issue for many of us in the import and export business.Here is the second instalment of answers to the questions that…
I am working with many companies on their VAT submissions and over the last couple of months have encountered a few areas of concern with Postponed Import VAT Accounting (PIVA). There are many companies that do not know that they…
Yesterday HMRC launched an initiative to help them shape the long term future of customs. They are asking traders for evidence of how the customs systems are working and what improvements are needed. HMRC announcement The Government press release includes…
What is PIVA - Postponed Import VAT Accounting? It’s a way of settling Import VAT. When PIVA was introduced nine months ago it was well received in the industry as a good solution to facilitate the border declaration process. Prior to…
CHIEF will be switched off on 31st March 2023 Our message is: do not delay, make a plan for CDS As many of us are aware, import declarations will soon be migrated to CDS. The Government have started the countdown…
With increasing rhetoric and fears of shortages being experienced in Northern Ireland and more concerns being raised by major High Street retailers, the Prime Minister has today acknowledged that the current solution for Northern Ireland is unworkable. "Unfortunately, one vital…
New rules on wood packaging material for import and export start in January 2021. Read on if you use or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, as…
Two notices have appeared on the Government websiterecently with important updates for businesses who trade through Northern Ireland. Do you trade in NI? How to manage ‘at risk' If your business moves goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain or…