Category: Brexit
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Introduction of full customs control in January 2022
If you’re a trader, you should familiarise yourself with a number of customs changes that are coming into effect on 1 January 2022. Customs declarations You will no longer be able to delay making import customs declarations under the Staged Customs Controls rules that have applied during 2021. Most customers will have to make declarations…
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Postponed VAT accounting
As of 1st January 2021- the end of Brexit transition period – VAT registered businesses that import goods into the UK from anywhere in the world can use a new system called Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA). This allows them to account for the VAT on their VAT return, rather than paying it on goods arrival…
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Trade between UK and EU from 01.01.2021
As the Brexit transition period ends on 31/12/2020, this article focuses on requirements to move goods between the UK and the EU from 01/01/21. Even if there is a trade deal agreed, import and export customs documents will still be required. UK to EU In order to move your shipments from the UK to the…
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Plans of full border controls with EU dropped by the government
Britain left the European Union in January but is currently in a Brexit transition period under which all EU rules apply until the end of 2020. The government plans announced in February, which meant a full border control both ways across the Channel from 1st January 2021, have just been dropped. It comes amid warnings…
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EU transition period
After 31st January 2020 there will be a transition period until 31st December 2020, while the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements. The current rules on trade and business for the UK and EU will continue to apply during transition period. If you move goods into or out of the EU, you must get an…
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Guide to EORI Numbers
What is an EORI number and why do you need one? You will need an EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number that starts with GB to trade goods into and out of the UK. HM Revenue and Customs uses this number to identify you and collect duty on your goods. A UK EORI number…
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What Brexit Means for Hauliers
The UK is still currently part of the EU. Brexit is a staged process and is set down by Article 50 of the 2009 Lisbon Treaty, which has never previously been invoked by another Member State. After Article 50 was triggered and sent to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the UK…
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Most Imports Tariff-Free Under No-Deal Brexit Plan
The government has announced that most imports into the UK would not attract a tariff in the event of a no-deal Brexit in a 1,477 page document. Currently 80% of imports are tariff free, but under a temporary scheme 87% of imports by value would be eligible for zero-tariff access. The new tariff regime would…