Guidance Using personal data in your business or other organisation What action you need to take regarding data protection and data flows with the EU/EEA. From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, and Information Commissioner’s Office Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 10 March 2021 — See all updates Contents […]
Category: UK Post-Exit Guidance Notes [2020]
Goods NI to GB Guidance
Guidance Moving qualifying goods from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK from 1 January 2021 Find out which goods qualify for unfettered access when moving from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 11 December 2020 Last updated 23 December 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue […]
Exporting to UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance EU business: exporting to the UK English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Nederlands Polski Find out what EU businesses need to do to export to the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 2 December 2020 Last updated 8 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK […]
Handling Customs 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Get someone to deal with customs for you How you can hire a person or business to deal with customs for you. Published 12 January 2019 Last updated 16 October 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Getting help Get someone to act directly Get someone to act indirectly Changes from […]
Hauliers UK Guidance 2021
Guidance Transporting goods between Great Britain and the EU: guidance for hauliers and commercial drivers Guidance for haulage companies and commercial drivers moving goods between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union. Published 8 January 2021 From: Department for Transport, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, HM Revenue & Customs, and Driver and Vehicle […]
RoRo EU to UK 2021 UK Guidance
Bringing goods to the UK from the EU through roll on roll off ports from 1 January 2021 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It […]
EU 26 Frontier Workers 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Frontier workers in the UK: rights and status Guidance for frontier workers who want to continue working in the UK or who wish to begin employment in the UK. Published 21 September 2020 Last updated 11 November 2020 — see all updates From: Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration Contents Frontier working before 1 January 2021 […]
EU26 Working in UK 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance EU business: working in the UK Find out what EU citizens need to do if they are working in the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 2 December 2020 From: Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an […]
Data and IP 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance EU business: data protection and copyright Find out what EU businesses need to do with data protection, intellectual property and copyright in the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 2 December 2020 From: Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit […]
GB Postal Imports HMRC Guidance
Notice Notice 143: a guide for international post users Updated 22 December 2020 Contents Foreword 1.Introduction 2.Postal packages imported (arriving) from countries outside the UK 3.Charges 4.Exports 5.Quality of service 6.Extracts from the law 7.Glossary of terms Your rights and obligations Print this page Foreword This notice cancels and replaces Notice 143 (May 2016). Details […]
Textile Labelling UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Textile labelling Advice for manufacturers and retailers on textile labelling. Published 31 December 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Applies to: Wales, England, and Scotland Contents Labelling requirements Responsibility for labelling Applying for a new textile name or manufacturing tolerance Print this page You must follow special rules if you manufacture, […]
Haulage Permits UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance Check which international road haulage permits you need Find out which licences and permits you need to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 3.5 tonnes on international journeys from the UK. Published 4 September 2012 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great […]
Safety & Security Postponement 2021 UK Guidance
The following paragraphs have force of law by virtue of Regulation 2(1)(b) of the Customs Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The lodging of a pre-departure declaration is waived during the period beginning with IP Completion Day1 and ending with 31 March 2021, in respect of the following: any empty pallet, container or […]
NI Customs Regulations Overview
The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 Published 21 December 2020 Contents Who is likely to be affected General description of the measure Policy objective Background to the measure Detailed proposal Summary of impacts Monitoring and evaluation Further advice Declaration Print this page Who is likely to be affected Businesses that either: import goods […]
Entry Summary Declaration 2021 UK Guidance
uidance Check if you need to make an entry summary declaration from 1 January 2021 Find out if you need to make an entry summary declaration if you are moving goods into Great Britain or Northern Ireland directly or from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Published 1 December 2020 Last updated 21 December 2020 — see […]
Bioequivalence Studies UK 2021 Guidance
Comparator products in Bioequivalence/Therapeutic Equivalence studies from 1 January 2021 This guidance provides further information on comparator products used in studies supporting abridged marketing authorisation applications Published 1 September 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes […]
REACH (Chemicals) UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance How to comply with REACH chemical regulations New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if anything changes. Check what else you […]
Climate Change Obligations 2021 UK Guidance
Meeting climate change requirements from 1 January 2021 Transition updates July 2020 On 7 July 2020, the European Commission published a notice to stakeholders advising on technical issues in relation to the end of the transition period. Stakeholders are advised to review the notice to see how it will affect them. We have updated this guidance note […]
Training and Education in EU + EEA UK 2021 Guidance
UK nationals in the EEA and Switzerland: access to higher education and 19+ further education Access to higher and 19+ further education before 1 August 2021 UK nationals living in the EEA or Switzerland wishing to start courses before 1 August 2021 will continue to be eligible for home fee status and access to student finance on the same basis […]
Pet Travel UK 2021 Guidance
Contents This guidance applies to people travelling to the EU with their pet cats, ferrets or dogs, including assistance dogs. Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will become a third country from 1 January 2021. The UK government has applied to the European Commission to be listed. In the EU Pet Travel Scheme, there are […]
Trading Gas 2021 UK Guidance
Trading gas with the EU from 1 January 2021 Updated 7 August 2020 New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if anything […]
Health Care Providers 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance How healthcare providers can prepare for 1 January 2021 Supply of medical products Read about the government’s plan to introduce import controls on EU goods after 31 December 2020. The government has already announced it will implement new border controls in 3 stages leading up to full implementation in July 2021. Details are set out in the Border […]
Zootechnical Rules 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Guide to zootechnical rules and standards from 1 January 2021 Find out the zootechnical rules you need to follow after 1 January 2021. Published 29 January 2020 Last updated 17 July 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs The UK has left the EU This page tells you what […]
Studying in the UK EU Citizens 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Studying in the UK: guidance for EU students What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider. Published 31 January 2020 Last updated 13 July 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Education Contents What all EU students should do to continue living […]
Importing Animal Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Importing animals, animal products and high-risk food and feed not of animal origin from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to import animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed into the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 10 June 2020 Last updated 13 July 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, […]
Importing into GB in 2021 Basic UK Guidance
Guidance Declaring goods brought into Great Britain from the EU from 1 January 2021 You can record goods in your own records and make a supplementary declaration up to 6 months later. You will not need to submit an entry summary declaration. Published 10 July 2020 Last updated 13 July 2020 — see all updates From: […]
Immigration System 2021 UK Guidance
New immigration system: what you need to know The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system from 2021. Published 28 January 2020 Last updated 13 July 2020 — see all updates From: Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration Contents Visa application process Skilled workers Global talent scheme International students and graduates Visiting the UK EU citizens living […]
Benefits & Pensions in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Benefits and pensions for UK nationals in the EU, EEA or Switzerland This guidance explains the rights of UK nationals in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to benefits and pensions. From: Department for Work and Pensions Published 24 January 2020 Last updated 1 November 2021 — See all updates Contents If […]
Trading Electricity 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading electricity from 1 January 2021 Updated 10 July 2020 The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It’ll be updated if anything changes. You can read about the transition period. Contents Summary of actions Before 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021 Actions […]
Export and Import Licence 2021 UK Guidance
Export licences and certificates from 1 January 2021 Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 10 July 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Government Digital Service, Department for International Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture […]
E-Commerce Rules 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance The eCommerce Directive after the transition period At the end of the transition period, the eCommerce Directive will no longer apply to the UK. You should begin to prepare for these changes now. Published 16 October 2019 Last updated 6 July 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport The […]
CITES Specimens Movements 2021 UK Guidance
Trading CITES-listed specimens through UK ports and airports from 1 January 2021 Designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals, plants, or their parts and derivatives from 1 January 2021. Published 16 January 2019 Last updated 2 July 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal […]
EU Domain Names 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance .eu domain names – what you need to do before the end of the transition period Find out what you need to do before the end of the transition period if you hold a .eu domain. Published 16 October 2019 Last updated 2 July 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media […]
Trade Mark Designs Issues 2021 UK Guidance
Changes to EU and international designs and trade mark protection from 1 January 2021 Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs after the end of the transition period. Published 30 January 2020 Last updated 26 June 2020 — see all updates From: Intellectual Property Office and Government Digital Service The UK has […]
EU Design Rights Issues 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance EU and international designs after 1 January 2021: legal issues for right holders What to do if you have pending court proceedings and other legal issues. Published 18 October 2019 Last updated 26 June 2020 — The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January […]
EU Protected Designs 2021 UK Guidance
International EU protected designs after 1 January 2021 Changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs after 1 January 2021. Published 18 October 2019 Last updated 26 June 2020 — see all updates From: Intellectual Property Office The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 […]
Trade Mark Registration 2021 UK Guidance
Changes to international trade mark registrations after 1 January 2021 International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021. Published 30 January 2020 Last updated 26 June 2020 — see all updates From: Intellectual Property Office and Government Digital Service The UK has […]
Plant Variety Rights 2021 UK Guidance
Plant variety rights and marketing plant reproductive material from 1 January 2021 What businesses need to do to apply for plant variety rights and market plant reproductive material, seeds and other propagating material from 1 January 2021. Published 18 March 2019 Last updated 13 May 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & […]
Climate Change Regulation 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Meeting climate change requirements from 1 January 2021 Updated 28 April 2020 The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It’ll be updated if anything changes. You can read about the transition period. Contents Transition updates Summary of actions Climate change regulations and mechanisms […]
Procurement 2021 UK Guidance
Public-sector procurement from 1 January 2021 Information for public authorities, businesses and other organisations on the outcome for public procurement policy from 1 January 2021. Published 14 January 2019 Last updated 24 April 2020 — see all updates From: Cabinet Office The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do […]
Radioactive Waste 2021 UK Guidance
Radioactive waste, spent fuel or sources European and UK regulations govern how you can move radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel into or out of the country. Published 13 March 2014 Last updated 28 February 2020 — see all updates From: Environment Agency Contents How to ship radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel Authorisation assessment and […]
Bass Fishing 2021 UK Guidance
Statutory guidance Bass fishing guidance 2020 1. Recreational bass fishing Recreational fisheries, including from shore, in ICES divisions 4b, 4c, 6a, 7a to 7k are limited to catch-and-release only during 01 January to 29 February and 1 December to 31 December 2020. From 1 March to 30 November 2020, not more than two seabass may be […]
Driving in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021 What UK drivers need to do to drive while visiting the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to […]
Road Haulage 2021 UK Guidance
Carry out international road haulage from 1 January 2021 What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from […]
Driving Licences Goods 2021 UK Guidance
Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021: lorry and goods vehicles drivers What UK lorry and goods vehicle drivers need to do to drive professionally in the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you […]
Driving Licences Buses 2021 UK Guidance
Driving in the EU from 1 January 2021: bus and coach drivers What UK bus or coach drivers need to do to drive professionally in the EU from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll […]
Aviation Cargo Security 2021 UK Guidance
Aviation security for cargo from 1 January 2021 Measures in place to ensure cargo can fly to and from the EU without disruption from 1 January 2021. Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January […]
International Coach Services 2021 UK Guidance
Run international bus or coach services and tours from 1 January 2021 What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours and holidays into Europe and other countries from 1 January 2021 Published 25 February 2020 From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency The UK has left the EU This […]
Fertilisers Regulation 2021 UK Guidance
Manufacturing and marketing fertilisers from 1 January 2021 How manufacturers and importers of fertilisers should prepare for changes from 1 January 2021. Published 11 March 2019 Last updated 25 February 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Welsh Government, The Scottish Government, and Northern Ireland Executive The UK has left the EU This […]
Motor Insurance 2021 UK Guidance
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM TO THE Motor VEHICLES (COMPULSORY Insurance) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 2019 No. [XXXX] Introduction This explanatory memorandum has been prepared by the Department for Transport and is laid before Parliament by Act. This memorandum contains information for the Sifting Committees. Purpose of the instrument This instrument amends various pieces of domestic […]
Passport Rule EU Travel 2021 UK Guidance
Passport rules for travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 Advice for British passport holders from January 2021. Published 13 September 2018 Last updated 12 February 2020 — see all updates From: HM Passport Office The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It’ll be […]
NHS Charges Overseas Visitors 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance How the NHS charges overseas visitors for NHS hospital care Updated 10 February 2020 Contents Visitors to the UK from the EEA/Switzerland People living in the EU whose healthcare costs are funded by the UK EEA and Swiss citizens resident in or moving to the UK People living outside the EEA and Switzerland Health […]
Flourinated Gases 2021 UK Guidance
Fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances: how to do business from 1 January 2021 How to comply with fluorinated gas (F gas) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS) regulations from 1 January 2021. Published 6 February 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll […]
EU Study 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Study in the European Union Doing part of your course in the EU Talk to your higher education provider or visit the UCAS website if you’re thinking about studying part of your course in the EU. Your higher education provider will be able to talk you through your options. You can also check: the rules for living in the […]
Sanctions 2021 UK Guidance
Sanctions Policy after 31 December 2020 Published 31 January 2020 The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It’ll be updated if anything changes. For current information, read: UK sanctions You can also read about the transition period. After the transition period (from 11pm on 31 […]
Visiting the UK 2021 UK Guidance
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Exporting GM Food Animal Feed 2021 UK Guidance
Exporting GM food and animal feed products from 1 January 2021 English Cymraeg Find out how businesses that hold or seek authorisations for GM food or feed or animal feed additives, or export animal feed to the EU, will be affected from 1 January 2021 Published 31 January 2020 From: Food Standards Agency The UK […]
Companies Registration 2021 UK Guidance
Changing your company registration from 1 January 2021 The UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020. Find out if your business will need to change its company registration from 1 January 2021, and how to do this. Published 31 January 2020 From: Companies House The UK has left the EU This page tells […]
Patents and SPC 2021 UK Guidance
Changes to SPC and patent law from 1 January 2021 What will change and what will stay the same after the transition period in relation to Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) and patent law: information for businesses, legal representatives, and UK rights holders. Published 30 January 2020 From: Intellectual Property Office and Government Digital Service The UK has […]
Exhaustion IP Rights 2021 UK Guidance
Exhaustion of IP rights and parallel trade from 1 January 2021 Actions that parallel exporters to the EEA and intellectual property rights holders will need to take after the transition period. Published 30 January 2020 From: Intellectual Property Office and Government Digital Service The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to […]
Copyright Changes 2021 UK Guidance
Changes to copyright law from 1 January 2021 This guidance covers the impacts on UK right holders, businesses, cultural heritage institutions and consumers. It is not legal advice. Published 30 January 2020 From: Intellectual Property Office and Government Digital Service The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 […]
Copyright Management 2021 UK Guidance
Collective rights management from 1 January 2021 EEA collective management organisations may not automatically represent UK right holders and collective management organisations from 1 January 2021. Published 30 January 2020 From: Intellectual Property Office and Government Digital Service The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. […]
Portability of Content 2021 UK Guidance
Cross-border portability of online content services from 1 January 2021 The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It’ll be updated if anything changes. For current information, read: Cross-border portability of online content services You can also read about the transition period. Contents Cross-border portability from […]