International Trade – UK Transition

Keep your business moving

Doing business with Europe has changed. You need to follow new rules on exports, imports, tariffs, data and hiring.

South Yorkshire Brexit Support Service

Use the Brexit checker tool for a personalised list of actions. – New rules apply to things like travel and doing business with Europe. Use the Brexit checker to get a personalised list of actions for you, your business and your family.

If you move goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland, check the latest Northern Ireland Protocol guidance here. The government has launched the free-to-use Trader Support Service which will help businesses and traders prepare for the changes that will affect your business if you move goods into and out of Northern Ireland.

For guidance on Rules of Origin see here. The rules of origin requirements are some of the most important provisions that your business needs to understand and comply with, under the UK’s deal with the EU.

For details of the new arrangements for hiring workers from the EU see here. The way you hire from the EU has changed. You need to register as a licensed sponsor to hire eligible people from outside the UK.

For travelling to Europe check here and for passports here. There are more things to do if you’re travelling for business. For example, going to meetings and conferences, providing services (even with a charity), and touring art or music.

HMRC is running a series of webinars for traders in the UK. The next sessions are:  Trader responsibilities when using an intermediary, Importing: What you need to know about Staged Controls, Exporting: what you need to do to keep your goods moving

 DIT has produced 60-second walkthrough videos for two online tools. Check How to Export Goods provides information for UK businesses that export goods out of the UK, while Trade with the UK provides information for international businesses that exports good into the UK.

HMRC has produced a playlist of videos that outline the new trading processes and requirements that were introduced on 1 January 2021.

BEIS has launched a series of on-demand videos to help UK businesses understand the new rules for doing business with Europe. The videos cover 18 topic areas with additional information for different sectors. Register here for immediate access to the videos. 

The Cabinet Office has produced a 2-page summary document that outlines the top actions UK businesses need to take if they trade or work with the EU.  

BEIS has produced two helpful toolkits for UK businesses. One outlines the changes that came into force on 1 January and actions businesses must take. The other provides Sector Specific Guidance on actions.