When the UK leaves the EU there may be changes to UK-EU trade at the UK border
These changes may affect customs, tariffs, VAT, safety and security, documentation, vehicle standards, and controlled products. We've collated Government guidance on importing and exporting from and to the EU, so you can keep up-to-date on any implications for UK small businesses post-Brexit.
The European Union (EU) has agreed to extend the Brexit deadline until 31 January 2020. A Brexit deal has been agreed in principle with the EU. Both the UK and the EU need to approve and sign the withdrawal agreement. If the withdrawal agreement is not signed by the UK and the EU, the UK could still leave with no deal. Find out what you or your business needs to do if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.
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To keep your products moving across the border, you’ll need to register for an EORI number (UK Economic Operator Registration and Identification number), decide if you want to hire an import-export agent, or make the declarations yourself and contact the organisation that moves your goods (for example, a haulage firm) to find out what information they need to make the declarations for your goods, or if you will need to make them yourself.
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Transporting goods between the UK and EU in a no-deal Brexit
Hauliers and commercial drivers will need the correct documentation to travel to, from or through the EU if the UK leaves without a deal. Download the handbook to view essential information for those who are transporting good between the UK and EU.
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Temporary import tariff rates and quotas after no-deal Brexit
If the UK leaves the EU with no deal, you may need to pay different rates of customs duty (tariffs) on imports into the UK from the EU and the rest of the world.
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If you are new to trading or aren’t VAT registered and trade with the EU, you need to apply for an EORI number to continue doing business after #Brexit.
Watch our video to find out about EORI numbers and how to apply.
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