Not every business knows that, in the event of no-deal with the EU on March 29th, for all movements into and out of the EU you will need to have an EORI number. You will also need to submit customs…
After another week of Westminster turmoil, no matter where we stand on the politics, all of us in the import and export business need to make sure we’re best placed to face whatever Brexit is finally agreed. For businesses large…
18 Oct 2018: EU Council The recent European Council Meeting was originally billed as being the moment of truth where Teresa May would agree the terms of Britain’s withdrawal with EU leaders. However it turned out to be less of a…
As the exit deadline gets closer and the EU & UK heavy weights slug it out in the Brexit negotiations, it is obvious that both sides are trying to land some knock out blows on the opposition. However, this shouldn’t…
So, todays headline is that the idea of a bespoke Brexit deal with the EU being offered by the Government this week will most likely be rejected by the EU 27. It appears that the only acceptable options to the…
CHIEF replacement CDS the new customs declaration system will be phased in between August and early 2019, with CHIEF continuing to run during this time to aid the transition. Importers, exporters or their agents will be informed by their software…
I will be delivering a collaborative workshop at the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce on the subject that’s close to my heart - preparing businesses in our area for Brexit. The title is ‘Be Better at Brexit - Secure your Supply…
Complexity Continuing the series on the issues faced by importers and exporters, this post looks at some of the current complexity faced by Brexit negotiators and suggests some ways for businesses to plan a way forward. Complexity of disentanglement: Firstly,…
Borders There are many issues facing the UK as we leave the EU, but the one that could be the most problematic for importers and exporters are our borders. In my conversations with business leaders and import and export professionals…
Time This series looks at Brexit through the eyes of importers and exporters and in this edition we’re watching the clock. I’ll also outline some of the steps businesses should consider taking. The Brexit clock is ticking down to 29…