Brexit:

There are new rules for businesses from 1 January 2021.

Please scroll down to download our previous BPIF 'EU Exit Guide' - 20.01.2021

Issues with your live consignments? Contact HMRC National Clearance Hub - 0300 322 7900 / email or webchat

Keep your business moving

The Business Support Helpline (0800 098 1098) is also available. It's a free service operating across England and it can provide information on a wide range of business issues inside and outside of Brexit, including starting up, business continuity, growth and access to finance (including support available from government). Similar services are available in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Brexit Transition - checklist

Check, Change, Go: use the Government's Transition planning tool to get your own specific checklist and targeted guidance. Access the Transition Tool here.

Get an EORI Number that starts with GB to move your goods into or out of the EU. You will not be able to move your goods into or out of the EU without an EORI number. This may take up to a week. Get an EORI number here.

Map the Movement of Goods - your inputs and outputs and ensure that you get the latest advice.

Prepare to import goods from the EU to Great Britain

Prepare to export goods from Great Britain to the EU

Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland

Decide how you want to make customs declarations and whether you need to get someone to deal with customs for you

From 1 January, you will need to make declarations and may need to pay any tariffs due when bringing goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain or from countries outside of the EU. Whether you have to pay duty, and how much that duty is, will depend on where you are bringing the goods from and whether they are ‘at risk’ of onward movement to the EU.

Check if you can declare goods you bring into Northern Ireland (from GB or outside the EU) not ‘at risk’ of moving to the EU

Establish your Commodity Codes for the goods you buy and sell and check tariffs, rules, and tax and duty rates. If you bring goods in or move goods out of the UK or EU, you'll need to get the correct commodity code to put on your declaration. Be aware of any certification, labelling or chemical regulations.

Use the trade tariff look-up tool

Check if you need to pay a tariff on the goods you import

Check the rules, tax and duty rates for exporting to the rest of the world

Consider your Data. Make a list of all the data flows into and out of your business. If you receive personal data from the EU, you may need to take action.

Data protection at the end of the transition period

Communicate with your suppliers, logistics providers and customers.

Get Government Guidance:

Importing, exporting and transport

Regulations and standards of goods

Employing EU citizens

Using personal data

Intellectual property

Operating in the EU

Public sector procurement

Energy and climate

European and domestic funding