Guidance Moving goods through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel using common transit from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, find alternative offices of destination or departure when moving goods under Common Transit Convention through the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel. Published 19 September 2019 Last updated 11 December 2020 — see all updates From: […]
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Betting Duty 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance General Betting Duty, Pool Betting Duty and Remote Gaming Duty from 1 January 2021 Find out if you have to pay, when and how to register, the rates, how to fill in returns and make payments. Published 10 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Exporting Importing Live Fish 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Importing and exporting live fish and shellfish from 1 January 2021 How importers and exporters of live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption, should prepare for changes from 1 January 2021 Published 10 July 2019 Last updated 10 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department […]
Designated Standards 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Designated standards Information for businesses. Published 3 December 2020 Last updated 9 December 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This […]
Converting Medicine Authorisations 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Converting Centrally Authorised Products (CAPs) to UK Marketing Authorisations (MAs) from 1 January 2021, ‘grandfathering’ and managing lifecycle changes This guidance covers ‘grandfathering’ and managing the lifecycle changes of medicinal products. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 30 November 2020 — see all updates From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency New rules for January […]
VAT GB to NI 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance How VAT will apply to goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland Find out how import VAT will apply to goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland for individuals and non-VAT-registered businesses. Published 10 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Import VAT will apply to goods that enter Northern Ireland […]
Import VAT Return 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Check when you can account for import VAT on your VAT Return from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, if your business is registered for VAT in the UK find out when you can, or need to, account for import VAT on your VAT Return (also called postponed VAT accounting). Published 27 July […]
Moving Waste 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Importing and exporting waste from 1 January 2021 What UK waste importers and exporters must do to notify about waste shipments from 1 January 2021. Published 22 January 2019 Last updated 4 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Medical Device Manufacturers 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Register as a manufacturer to sell medical devices 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 7 December 2020 Last updated 8 December 2020 — see all updates From: Medicines […]
ATA Carnet Through Holyhead 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Moving goods through the Port of Holyhead with an ATA Carnet from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, the Port of Holyhead cannot process ATA Carnets, so you’ll need to go to Roadking Truckstop when moving goods with an ATA Carnet. Published 19 September 2019 Last updated 7 December 2020 — see all updates […]
Existing UK Trade Agreements 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Existing UK trade agreements with non-EU countries Find out about the trade agreements the UK has already signed and our discussions with countries the EU has a trade agreement with. Published 29 January 2020 Last updated 9 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Trade agreements until 31 December 2020 […]
Veterinary Business 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Prepare your veterinary business for 1 January 2021 What you need to do as a veterinarian to prepare for 1 January 2021. Published 21 March 2019 Last updated 9 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]
Transit 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Get your business ready to move goods to the common or EU countries Find out what you need to do to prepare your business to move goods using common and Union Transit. Published 12 August 2019 Last updated 7 December 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents If you want someone […]
GB to NI 2021 UK Guidance
Part ofBrexit transition: new rules for 2021 Guidance Trading and moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 How to prepare if you trade and move goods in and out of Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021. Published 7 December 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs Applies to: Northern Ireland Contents […]
Goods Standards UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance Designated standards Information for businesses. Published 3 December 2020 Last updated 9 December 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This […]
UK Customs Establishment
Guidance Check if you’re established in the UK or EU for customs Find out whether you’re established in the UK or EU for customs purposes. Published 12 June 2020 From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents What established means Evidence of establishment Permanent business establishment Print this page A person or business needs to be established […]
EU Trade Mark & Designs 2021 UK Guidance
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 3 December 2020 — see all updates From: Intellectual Property Office and Government Digital Service New rules […]
Hops and Hops Products 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Hops and hops products marketing standards from 1 January 2021 Marketing standards for hops producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors from 1 January 2021. Published 15 March 2019 Last updated 3 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
Fertilisers 2021 UK Guidance
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 2 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
Veterinary Medicines 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance From 1 January Veterinary Medicines Regulations explainer Guidance on the UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations from 1 January 2021. Published 2 December 2020 From: Veterinary Medicines Directorate Contents Legal controls on veterinary medicines Future Veterinary Medicines Regulations Future agreements with other countries Print this page Legal controls on veterinary medicines The Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) […]
IPAFFS 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS) Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain. From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Published 18 March 2019 Last updated 20 December 2021 — See all updates Contents Before you start Get help If you need help […]
UK Nationals in EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Living in Europe Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA, Switzerland and Ireland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and the Withdrawal Agreement. Published 30 January 2020 Last updated 1 December 2020 — see all updates From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Contents Stay up to date UK nationals in […]
Services UK to EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Selling services to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein from 1 January 2021 Guidance for UK businesses offering services from 1 January 2021. Published 17 June 2019 Last updated 1 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Farming 2021 UK Guidance
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EU Health Professionals 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance EEA-qualified and Swiss healthcare professionals practising in the UK from 1 January 2021 Guidance for European Economic Area (EEA)-qualified and Swiss healthcare professionals practising in the UK after the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020. Published 26 November 2020 From: Department of Health and Social Care New rules for January 2021 […]
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 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has […]
Trading on WTO Terms 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading under WTO rules How to trade with other countries from 1 January 2021, if there is no UK trade agreement. Published 15 August 2019 Last updated 25 November 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after […]
E-Cigarettes
Guidance Placing an e-cigarette on the market from 1 January 2021 From 1 January 2021, new rules mean notifications from Great Britain and Northern Ireland will need to be sent to different routes Published 24 November 2020 From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Contents Guidance on the submission and content of notifications for Great […]
Veterinary Products Authorisation 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance From 1 January 2021 Application and Authorisation Process explainer Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for and manage an authorisation to place a veterinary medicine on the UK market post transition period. This guidance will be updated with more information as it becomes available. Published 16 September 2020 Last updated 23 […]
Address for Service IP Rights 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Address for service for intellectual property rights from 1 January 2021 The rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK are changing. Published 23 November 2020 From: Intellectual Property Office Contents Actions on or after 1 January 2021 Actions started before 1 January 2021 Miscellaneous information Print this page An […]
Extraterritorial Sanctions Protection 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Protection of trading interests (retained blocking regulation) from 1 January 2021 This guidance sets out how protection of trading interests (also known as the retained blocking regulation) will work in the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 19 November 2020 From: Department for International Trade New rules for January 2021 The UK has left […]
Exports Horses and Ponies 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export or move horses and ponies to the EU and Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 Rules for exporting or moving horses and other equines, including ponies and donkeys, to the EU and Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 Published 29 January 2020 Last updated 28 December 2020 — see all updates From: Animal and […]
Import Ponies and Horses 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Import horses and ponies from 1 January 2021 Rules for importing horses and other equines, including ponies and donkeys from 1 January 2021. Published 17 November 2020 From: Animal and Plant Health Agency New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end […]
ECMT Certificates 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance ECMT international road haulage permits Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow. Published 26 November 2018 Last updated 24 December 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain Brexit transition: new rules for […]
VAT Marketplace Sales to UK Customers 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance VAT and overseas goods sold to customers in the UK using online marketplaces How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in the UK. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 20 November 2020 Last updated 14 May 2021 — See all updates Contents Overview Goods that are […]
VAT Direct Sales to UK Customers 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance VAT and overseas goods sold directly to customers in the UK How sellers deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in the UK. From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 20 November 2020 Last updated 14 May 2021 — See all updates Contents Overview Goods that are outside the UK […]
Exporting Fishery Products 2021 UK Guidance
NI Product Standards + Metrology 2021 UK Guidance
Placing goods on the GB market from the EU market if you’re a business in Northern Ireland If you’re a Northern Ireland business selling goods on the GB market that have been supplied to you (as a distributor) from the EU market, you’ll become an importer under GB rules. You’ll need to make sure: goods are labelled with your company’s details (or accompanying documentation depending […]
GB Product Safety + Metrology 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance UK product safety and metrology from 1 January 2021 Guidance for businesses on specific product safety and metrology regulations. Published 16 November 2020 From: Office for Product Safety and Standards The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 having agreed the terms of the UK’s Exit from the EU via the Withdrawal Agreement. […]
Ozone Depleting Substances
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 Last updated 16 November 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency New rules for […]
Climate Change Requirements
Guidance Meeting climate change requirements from 1 January 2021 Updated 13 November 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 […]
Reclaiming EU VAT 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Claim VAT refunds from EU countries from 1 January 2021 Find out how to claim VAT refunds from EU member states from 1 January 2021. Published 18 September 2019 Last updated 13 November 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]
Replacing EU Trade Agreements 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Existing UK trade agreements with non-EU countries Find out about the trade agreements the UK has already signed and our discussions with countries the EU has a trade agreement with. Published 29 January 2020 Last updated 11 November 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Trade agreements until 31 December 2020 […]
Placing Goods on GB Market 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the GB market from 1 January 2021. Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 10 November 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial […]
GB Goods for NI Market 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Product safety and metrology from 1 January 2021: Northern Ireland Guides on specific product safety and metrology regulations for businesses placing goods on the market in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021. Published 16 November 2020 Last updated 18 December 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards Applies to: Northern […]
Export Live Animals and Products to EU 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export or move live animals and animal products to the EU from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to export or move live animals, products of animal origin and animal by-products from 1 January 2021. Published 20 February 2019 Last updated 10 November 2020 — see all updates From: Animal and Plant Health […]
List UK Customs Agents + Fast Parcel Operators
Find customs agents and fast parcel operators who can help submit customs declarations. Published 14 October 2019 Last updated 10 November 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Add your company List of customs agents List of fast parcel operators Print this page Most people use customs agents to deal with customs […]
CAP Vet Products Conversion 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Centrally Authorised Products conversion explainer Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on how to convert a Centrally Authorised Product (CAP) to a national GB Marketing Authorisation. Published 23 October 2020 Last updated 10 November 2020 — see all updates From: Veterinary Medicines Directorate Contents Centrally authorised products and the Northern Ireland Protocol Automatic conversion to […]
Trading With Developing Countries 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trading with developing nations from 1 January 2021 Details on the UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). Published 10 November 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 page tells you what […]
Procurement 2021 UK Guidance
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 10 November 2020 From: Cabinet Office New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this […]
ECMT Haulage Certs 2021 UK Guidance
ECMT international road haulage permits Permits to trav ECMT international road haulage permits Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow. Published 26 November 2018 Last updated 2 November 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for […]
Grants for Customs UK 2021 Guidance
Guidance Apply for grants to help your business with customs declarations Find out what you can apply for to get funding for recruitment, employee training, IT and training projects. Published 22 November 2018 Last updated 30 October 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Who can apply What you must use the […]
VAT Health Care Medicines 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Health professionals and pharmaceutical products (VAT Notice 701/57) How to account for VAT on goods and services provided by registered health professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists. Published 28 July 2014 Last updated 1 November 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents 1. Overview 2. Medical services provided by registered […]
UKNI Marking UK 2021 Guidance
Using the UKNI marking from 1 January 2021 Find out if you will need to use the new UKNI marking and how to use it from 1 January 2021. Published 30 October 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition […]
Trade Agreement
Guidance Existing UK trade agreements with non-EU countries Find out about the trade agreements the UK has already signed and our discussions with countries the EU has a trade agreement with. Published 29 January 2020 Last updated 3 November 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Trade agreements until 31 December 2020 […]
Haulage Permits
Guidance ECMT international road haulage permits Permits to travel to or through European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) member countries, and the rules you have to follow. Published 26 November 2018 Last updated 2 November 2020 — see all updates From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain New rules for January 2021 […]
VAT Pharma and Medical
Guidance Health professionals and pharmaceutical products (VAT Notice 701/57) How to account for VAT on goods and services provided by registered health professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists. Published 28 July 2014 Last updated 1 November 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents 1. Overview 2. Medical services provided by registered […]
Northern Ireland Goods Marking
Guidance Using the UKNI marking from 1 January 2021 Find out if you will need to use the new UKNI marking and how to use it from 1 January 2021. Published 30 October 2020 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the […]
Customs Grants
Guidance Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations Find out what grants you can apply for to get funding for recruitment, training and IT improvements if your business completes customs declarations. Published 22 November 2018 Last updated 30 October 2020 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Who can apply What […]
Import Animals+Animal Products 2021 UK Guidance
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Export Animals + Animal Products 2021 UK Guidance
Export or move live animals and animal products to the EU from 1 January 2021 What you need to do to export or move live animals, products of animal origin and animal by-products from 1 January 2021. Published 20 February 2019 Last updated 29 October 2020 — see all updates From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and Department […]
Veterinary Product Export 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Veterinary medicinal products placed on the EU and NI markets before 1 January 2021 Guidance for veterinary medicines manufacturers and wholesale dealers in GB on selling and supplying products placed on the EU and UK markets before 1 January 2021 and the evidence you may need to provide. Published 28 October 2020 From: Veterinary […]