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…
If you've been using the Import Export Support checklist, this is the third and last set of notes covering off the last three tasks on the checklist.Checklist notes: NI, GVMS and Intrastat 13. Northern Ireland From Jan 1st 2021 goods…
Whether you've been using the IES Brexit Actions checklist or not, these notes should useful in your preparations for Jan 1st. Checklist notes: compliance, Inco Terms, UK and EU tariffs and VAT 6-9.Compliance From 1 Jan 2021 declarations will increase…
In our last post we listed the preparations businesses need to make to be ready for 1st January. If you've been using the checklist, you may find these notes useful as background for the first four tasks.We'll be following this…
We've all seen the Government's campaign to encourage businesses to be ready for the changes in EU trading arrangements on Jan 1st. But, are you sure your business is completely ready?We've put together a checklist of the jobs most businesses…
I regularly speak to importers and exporters in our region about the issues we’re all facing as Britain moves through the Brexit transition phase. Here is the IES update on the areas I think are important for fellow professionals in…
I work with many businesses who trade with the EU and right now I’m seeing a definite change of attitude. Those businesses who, up to now, have been relying on the Government striking a deal with the EU are now…
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…