BDG - OCTOBER UPDATE - 23/10/2019
23 October 2019
This bulletin provides an overview of the latest EU Exit information relating to UK borders from across UK Government.
As intermediaries and trade bodies who work with UK businesses, the role that you can play in helping the UK Government reach out to businesses and individuals is crucial.
As well as using this bulletin for your own contingency planning, you can help us reach your clients, customers and members prepare by forwarding this email on or sharing the content via existing channels.
For more information, go to GOV.UK/EUEXIT.
Contents of this update:
Brexit Import Export helpline
Brexit preparedness workshops for businesses that export
HMRC webinars to help customers get ready for Brexit
Nationwide government events launched to help businesses get ready for Brexit
EU based business trading goods to or via the UK
Local business readiness events
Recent Guidance and Announcements
Brexit Import Export helpline To get information about importing and exporting goods after Brexit. Call the helpline to find out about:
Brexit preparedness workshops for businesses that export Businesses will leave these workshops with a personalised action plan for Brexit preparedness. The workshops will provide advice on:
HMRC webinars to help customers get ready for Brexit HMRC is running Get Ready for Brexit webinars during October, which provide an overview of everything UK businesses involved in the movement of goods between the EU and the UK need to know to keep goods moving after 31 October. Sign up for one of the webinars at Get Ready for Brexit. For those unable to make any of the sessions, the webinar has been recorded on GOV.UK.
Nationwide government events launched to help businesses get ready for Brexit Local businesses across the UK will receive tailored advice and support on preparing for Brexit on 31 October, as part of a series of nationwide events led by government. The free events will combine a keynote address from senior government officials, advice stands and in-depth sessions to give businesses the information they need to get ready for Brexit
EU based business trading goods to or via the UK Following the UK’s exit from the EU, businesses must have the correct documents in place to enable goods to pass through controls at the UK and EU borders. Border Delivery Group has arranged a series of webinars for EU businesses to provide clarity on what will be required to trade goods across the border. Webinars include information on customs procedures at the border with relevant sector-specific content and a Q&A session. Each webinar is for a duration of 90 minutes. How to register for the webinars: The link below will take you through to an Eventbrite page which provides details of upcoming webinars. Please select the appropriate webinar for your sector and register to confirm your attendance. Please note Further dates will be released in due course. Access to supporting material and the facility to submit questions in advance of the webinar will be provided to all registered participants. Link to Eventbrite & further details: borderdeliverygroup.eventbrite.com
Local business readiness events The Department for Business is holding a series of free face-to-face Business Readiness Events across the UK, to help businesses find out what actions they need to take to prepare for Brexit. The events include support and advice stands, with in-depth sessions led by subject matter experts from across government, including Defra, HMRC, Home Office and DCMS. You will find out more about a range of issues, including:
Recent Guidance and Announcements Individuals travelling with goods between the UK and EU https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-brexit-communications-resources Help and support for traders getting ready for Brexit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-traders-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal HMRC live webinars for Imports/Exports https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6556129852233668609?source=Sep-HMRC-DCS-EU-1 Identify livestock for export to the EU in a no-deal Brexit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/identify-livestock-for-export-to-the-eu-in-a-no-deal-brexit Leaving the EU: advice for EU businesses https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/leaving-the-eu-advice-for-eu-businesses Export fish after a no-deal Brexit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-and-importing-fish-if-theres-no-brexit-deal Portbase. Get Ready for Brexit Guidance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUedb6mU4Sk#action=share https://www.getreadyforbrexit.eu/en/at-the-uk-border/ .
Feedback for HMG Brexit communication products If you would like to provide any feedback on HMG Brexit communication products please contact us on secretariatmailbox.borderplanninggroup@hmrc.gov.uk
Brexit Import Export helpline To get information about importing and exporting goods after Brexit. Call the helpline to find out about:
- customs declarations and procedures
- duties and tariffs
- importing and exporting different goods
- transporting goods to and from the EU
- product safety regulations
Brexit preparedness workshops for businesses that export Businesses will leave these workshops with a personalised action plan for Brexit preparedness. The workshops will provide advice on:
- impact to supply chains
- changes to regulations and contracts
- where to find tariff information
- what businesses might need to speak to customers and employees about
- impact to supply chains
- changes to regulations and contracts
- where to find tariff information
- what businesses might need to speak to customers and employees about
HMRC webinars to help customers get ready for Brexit HMRC is running Get Ready for Brexit webinars during October, which provide an overview of everything UK businesses involved in the movement of goods between the EU and the UK need to know to keep goods moving after 31 October. Sign up for one of the webinars at Get Ready for Brexit. For those unable to make any of the sessions, the webinar has been recorded on GOV.UK.
Nationwide government events launched to help businesses get ready for Brexit Local businesses across the UK will receive tailored advice and support on preparing for Brexit on 31 October, as part of a series of nationwide events led by government. The free events will combine a keynote address from senior government officials, advice stands and in-depth sessions to give businesses the information they need to get ready for Brexit
- New Brexit Business Readiness Events Roadshow gets underway as part of the ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ campaign
- Advisors from all relevant government departments will be at each event to provide practical advice and support to local businesses
- Over 30 events spanning the UK will run for five weeks
EU based business trading goods to or via the UK Following the UK’s exit from the EU, businesses must have the correct documents in place to enable goods to pass through controls at the UK and EU borders. Border Delivery Group has arranged a series of webinars for EU businesses to provide clarity on what will be required to trade goods across the border. Webinars include information on customs procedures at the border with relevant sector-specific content and a Q&A session. Each webinar is for a duration of 90 minutes. How to register for the webinars: The link below will take you through to an Eventbrite page which provides details of upcoming webinars. Please select the appropriate webinar for your sector and register to confirm your attendance. Please note Further dates will be released in due course. Access to supporting material and the facility to submit questions in advance of the webinar will be provided to all registered participants. Link to Eventbrite & further details: borderdeliverygroup.eventbrite.com
Local business readiness events The Department for Business is holding a series of free face-to-face Business Readiness Events across the UK, to help businesses find out what actions they need to take to prepare for Brexit. The events include support and advice stands, with in-depth sessions led by subject matter experts from across government, including Defra, HMRC, Home Office and DCMS. You will find out more about a range of issues, including:
- the importing and exporting of goods and services
- transferring data
- employing EU citizens
Recent Guidance and Announcements Individuals travelling with goods between the UK and EU https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmrc-brexit-communications-resources Help and support for traders getting ready for Brexit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-traders-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal HMRC live webinars for Imports/Exports https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6556129852233668609?source=Sep-HMRC-DCS-EU-1 Identify livestock for export to the EU in a no-deal Brexit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/identify-livestock-for-export-to-the-eu-in-a-no-deal-brexit Leaving the EU: advice for EU businesses https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/leaving-the-eu-advice-for-eu-businesses Export fish after a no-deal Brexit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-and-importing-fish-if-theres-no-brexit-deal Portbase. Get Ready for Brexit Guidance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUedb6mU4Sk#action=share https://www.getreadyforbrexit.eu/en/at-the-uk-border/ .
Feedback for HMG Brexit communication products If you would like to provide any feedback on HMG Brexit communication products please contact us on secretariatmailbox.borderplanninggroup@hmrc.gov.uk
