Sui generis database rights 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: Protection of databases You can also read about the transition period. Contents Background Database rights from 1 January 2021 Existing […]
Category: UK Post-Exit Guidance Notes [2020]
UK Lawyers in EU/EFTA 2021 UK Guidance
UK lawyers practising in the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein after 1 January 2021 Published 30 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. You can read about the transition period. Contents 1.UK lawyers with UK qualifications […]
EU Lawyers in UK 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance EU lawyers in the UK from 1 January 2021 Published 30 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. You can read about the transition period. If you are an EU lawyer working in the UK […]
Designs 2021 UK Guidance
Changes to unregistered designs from 1 January 2021 Guidance for businesses who have unregistered Community designs. 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. It’ll be updated if anything changes. For current information, read: Protecting […]
Trade Marks 2021 UK Guidance
EU trade mark protection and comparable UK trade marks from 1 January 20 You can apply to: IPO to register a UK trade mark EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to register an EU trade mark (EUTM) From the 1 January 2021, EUTMs will no longer protect trade marks in the UK. Under the Withdrawal Agreement Act, on the 1 January 2021, […]
Frontier Workers 2021 UK Guidance
Working in the UK as a frontier worker from 1 January 2021 Published 29 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: Rights and status of frontier workers in the UK You can […]
Civil Explosives EU Guidance 2021
EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMEs DIRECTORATE-GENERAL MIGRATION AND HOME AFFAIRS Brussels, 24 August 2020 REV2 – replaces the notice (“explosives for civil use” – REV1) dated 22 November 2019 NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES IN THE FIELD OF EXPLOSIVES FOR CIVIL USE AND EXPLOSIVES […]
Nuclear Energy EU Guidance 2021
NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE EURATOM ACQUIS Since 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the European Union and from the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and has become a “third country”.1 The Withdrawal Agreement2 provides for a transition period ending on 31 December 2020. Until that date, EU […]
Social Insurance EU Workers in UK 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland Check where you need to pay social security contributions if you’re from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and are working in the UK. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 26 December 2020 Last updated 1 […]
National Insurance UK Workers in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance National Insurance for workers from the UK working in the EEA or Switzerland from 1 January 2021 Check which country’s social security contributions you must pay from 1 January 2021, if you’re a worker from the UK working in the EU, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland or Liechtenstein. Published 26 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & […]
UK Auditors in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Auditing for UK auditors and audit firms operating in the EEA from 1 January 2021 What UK audit firms, UK auditors, and those with UK audit qualifications need to do from 1 January 2021. Published 24 May 2019 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy […]
EEA Auditors in UK 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Auditing for EEA auditors and audit firms operating in the UK from 1 January 2021 What EEA audit firms, EEA auditors, and those with EEA qualifications need to do from 1 January 2021. Published 24 May 2019 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Brexit […]
Accounting UK Companies 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Accounting for UK companies from 1 January 2021 How companies incorporated in the UK, or where the parent company is incorporated in the UK, can comply with UK accounting and reporting requirements from 2021. Published 24 April 2019 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy […]
Services Regulations 2021 UK Guidance
Bus & Coach Tours 2021 UK Guidance
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 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Department […]
Trading Gas 2021 UK Guidance
uidance Trading gas with the EU from 1 January 2021 Updated 24 December 2020 Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if there’s new information about the UK’s deal with the EU that affects what […]
Trading Electricity 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading electricity from 1 January 2021 Updated 24 December 2020 Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if there’s new information about the UK’s deal with the EU that affects what you need to […]
Trading Electricity 2021 UK Guidance
UK in EU Space Proogramme 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance UK involvement in the EU Space Programme from 2021 How the UK’s space programmes will be affected from 2021. Published 9 August 2019 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you […]
EU Nuclear Research 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Participating in EU nuclear research from 1 January 2021 How researchers working on civil nuclear fission and fusion will be affected from 1 January 2021. Published 13 August 2019 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has […]
UK Community Hauliers Licence 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance UK Licence for the Community for international road haulage from 1 January 2021 UK Licences for the Community are replacing EU Community Licences to transport goods by road – find out how they work and when you’ll get yours. Published 23 December 2020 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and […]
MHRA Approach Recognition Approval 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Guidance on handling of Decentralised and Mutual Recognition Procedures approved or pending on 1 January 2021 The approach the MHRA intends to take for products approved or pending in decentralised procedure (DCP) or mutual recognition procedures (MRP). Published 24 December 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 […]
Tobacco Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Changes to requirements for tobacco and related products from 1 January 2021 Updated 24 December 2020 Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if there’s new information about the UK’s deal with the EU […]
Using CHIEF System in NI 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Using CHIEF for declaring goods into or out of Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, find out when you will still be able to use CHIEF (for a limited period of time) for declaring goods into or out of Northern Ireland. Published 24 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs […]
Professional Qualifcations Regulators 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Recognition of professional qualifications: guidance for regulatory bodies Published 23 December 2020 Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 January 2021. It will be updated if there’s new information about the UK’s deal with the EU that affects what you […]
Hallmarking 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Hallmarking requirements from 1 January 2021 How UK jewellery importers and exporters will be affected from 2021. Published 25 October 2019 Last updated 23 December 2020 — see all updates From: British Hallmarking Council Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 […]
Low Value Bulk Imports 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Apply to import multiple low value parcels on one declaration from 1 January 2021 You can use the bulk import reduced data set to declare two or more low value parcels in a single import declaration when you import goods to Great Britain. Published 10 September 2020 Last updated 23 December 2020 — see all […]
VAT Transitional 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Value Added Tax EU Exit Transitional Provisions Find out about the VAT treatment of transactions or movements of goods which span the end of the transition period. Published 23 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents 1. Overview 2. Goods 3. Fulfilment Houses 4. Services 5. Call-off stock 6. Financial Services Print this […]
MHRA Submissions Registration 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Registering to make submissions to the MHRA from 1 January 2021 Submissions related to human medicines would need to be submitted directly to the MHRA. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 23 December 2020 — see all updates From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left […]
Import Export Waste Package 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Declaring reusable packaging for Great Britain imports and exports From 1 January 2021 reusable packaging requires an import or export declaration, but if you are claiming Returned Goods Relief or temporary admission you can make this declaration by conduct or orally. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 23 December 2020 Last updated 11 May […]
ATA Carnet 2021 UK Guidance
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Transit and NI 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Starting and ending transit movements in Northern Ireland using common and Union transit Find out what you need to do if you start and end transit movements in Northern Ireland using common and Union transit. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 23 December 2020 Last updated 22 March 2021 — See all updates Applies to: […]
Export Authorisation 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Changes to approved exporter authorisations from 1 January 2021 Approved exporter authorisations issued in the UK will not be valid in EU countries from 1 January 2021. Published 22 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new […]
Port Reporting for Ships 2021 UK Guidance
Part ofBrexit transition: new rules for 2021 Guidance Get clearance to leave a UK port for commercial vessels from 1 January 2021 If you’re the ships’ master (or their agent) of a commercial vessel, you will need to get clearance to leave a UK port. Published 22 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs Print […]
Bus and Coach Services 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance International bus and coach services: operator licences, permits and documents Find out how to apply to operate bus or coach services overseas and download application forms. Published 16 April 2013 Last updated 22 December 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Contents Regular services How to apply […]
Clinical Trial Notices 2021 UK Guidance
GuidanceGuidance on submitting clinical trial safety reports from 1 January 2021 How to submit Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Drug Reactions (SUSARs) and annual safety reports Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs). Published 18 December 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition […]
Transit Convention 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Moving your goods to common or EU transit countries If you’re using common or Union transit you’ll need to prepare your goods and plan your route. You also need to check how to complete the different declarations you’ll need. Published 12 August 2019 Last updated 18 December 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue […]
Exporting Controlled Goods 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Exporting controlled goods from 1 January 2021 Guidance explaining what will change for exporters of controlled goods from 1 January 2021. Published 6 March 2019 Last updated 21 December 2020 — see all updates From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Export Fish to EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export or move fish to the EU or NI from 1 January 2021 How to export fish for human consumption from 1 January 2021 and what documents you may need Published 10 September 2020 Last updated 28 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Marine Management Organisation Brexit transition: […]
EU Students in UK 2021 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 21 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Education Contents What all EU students should do to continue living […]
VAT NI to EU 2021 UK Guidance
How to report sales of goods from Northern Ireland to the EU for VAT from 1 January 2021 Find out how to report supplies of goods from Northern Ireland to VAT-registered customers in an EU country using an EC Sales List. Published 18 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January 2021 […]
Transit GB 2021 UK Guidance
GuidanceTransiting animals and animal products through Great Britain Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one third country to another third country and transiting Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements. Published 18 December 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 […]
Transit Guidance 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Newsletter 3 – November 2020 Updated 19 December 2020 Contents Dual NCTS system from 1 January 2021 Dual NCTS implementation overview – changes from 1 January 2021 The country codes for the dual system Implications for NCTS users Changes to transit declaration completion Changes to guarantee reference amounts Print this page In Transit Newsletter […]
Hazardous Mixtures Notifications 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Submitting chemicals information to the appointed body from 1 January 2021 Guidance for companies placing hazardous mixtures on the UK market (such as manufacturers, importers, downstream users and distributors) from 1 January 2021. Published 17 December 2020 From: Department of Health and Social Care New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the […]
Medical Authorisation Location 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Guidance on MAH and QPPV location The locations for a Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) and a Qualified Person responsible for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 22 December 2021 — See all updates Contents Qualified Person responsible for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV): UK requirements regarding legal presence Establishment […]
Healthcare EU Citizens in UK 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Healthcare for EU citizens living in or moving to the UK from 1 January 2021 Information on accessing healthcare for citizens from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in or moving to the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 17 December 2020 From: Department of Health and Social Care New rules for […]
Radioactive Waste 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Shipping radioactive sources between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021 Some of the processes that operators will need to follow when shipping radioactive sources to and from EU countries will change from 1 January 2021. Published 25 March 2019 Last updated 17 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy […]
Personal Imports 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Bringing goods into Great Britain from outside the UK from 1 January 2021 Allowances mean you can bring a certain amount of goods into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from outside the UK for your own use, without having to pay duty or tax. Published 17 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs […]
UK Scheme Preferences 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading with developing nations Details on the UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences. From: Department for International Trade Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 1 January 2022 — See all updates Documents UK Generalised Scheme of Preferences ODS, 870 KB This file is in an OpenDocument format Details Trade preferences reduce or remove rates of duty (tariffs) on imports […]
Exporting High Risk Food 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Exporting or moving high risk food and feed of non-animal origin to the EU or Northern Ireland Guidance on exporting or moving high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland. From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Published 17 December 2020 Last updated 6 […]
Trade Mark Geo Indications 2021 UK Guidance
Trade marks and geographical indications after 1 January 2021 Guidance for businesses and organisations on the relationship between trade marks and geographical indications (GIs) at the end of the transition period. Published 17 December 2020 From: Intellectual Property Office Contents GI protection in the UK after 1 January 2021 The relationship between trade marks and […]
Tobacco and Herbal Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Notification of tobacco products and herbal products for sale in the UK Updated 16 December 2020 Contents About this guidance Who this guidance is for Timescales for notification Fees Instructions for making notifications to the UK Print this page About this guidance Since 20 May 2016, businesses have been required to notify the UK […]
Supplementary Certificates IP 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Supplementary protection certificates from 1 January 2021 On 1 January 2021, there will be some changes to how the supplementary protection certificate (SPC) system operates. This guidance explains the changes, and what you need to do differently as a result. Published 15 December 2020 From: Intellectual Property Office Contents What is changing Why it […]
Trade Remedies Transition 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trade remedies transition policy Trade remedies protect domestic industries from unfair practices around imports. The UK’s own independent trade policy includes a trade remedies system. Published 6 February 2020 Last updated 16 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Transition reviews Safeguard measures Steel safeguard measures Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade […]
Export Animals + Animal Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export or move live animals and animal products to the EU or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to export or move live animals, products of animal origin and animal by-products to the EU or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021. Published 20 February 2019 Last updated 21 December […]
Tariff Suspensions and Reductions 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance UK Trade Tariff: suspensions or reductions from Customs Duty from 1 January 2021 Published 16 December 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 […]
Duty Suspension + Tariff Quotas 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Duty suspensions and tariff quotas from 1 January 2021 Temporary duty suspensions and tariff quotas for importing goods into the UK. Published 16 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 end this year. This […]
Importing Excise Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Exporting excise goods to the EU from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, there will be changes to how you export and declare excise goods – alcohol, tobacco and certain oils. Published 10 October 2019 Last updated 15 December 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January 2021 […]
Rail 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Railway safety legislation from 1 January 2021: stakeholder guidance An overview of the changes made to the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS), which come into force on 1 January 2021. Published 14 December 2020 From: Department for Transport New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
Animal+ Animal Products to EU + NI 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export or move live animals and animal products to the EU or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to export or move live animals, products of animal origin and animal by-products to the EU or Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021. Published 20 February 2019 Last updated 14 December […]
Road Haulage 2021 UK Guidance
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 Last updated 14 December 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Department for Transport New rules for January 2021 The UK […]
Lorry Driving in the EU 2021 UK Guidance
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 Last updated 14 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency New […]
Medical Devices Registration 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Register medical devices to place on the market from 1 January 2021 How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 Published 11 December 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for […]