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24 Nov 2021Brexit
The Import One-Stop-Shop
Simplifying VAT and Customs Duties on E-Commerce Exports from the UK into the EU Are you a UK-based online trading business thinking about exporting goods worth £135 and under to the EU but not sure how the new VAT and Customs Duties rules work after Brexit? You may have heard nightmare stories in the media about delays, bureaucracy and tax headaches encountered by some UK companies exporting e-commerce goods to the EU in the early post-Brexit days, the timing of…
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04 Jan 2021Brexit
Operational Update: Post-Deal Brexit
From 1st January, you need to make some changes to the way you send items to the EU. The agreement between the UK and the EU means the UK is no longer part of the EU’s single market and customs union and new rules apply. You now need to complete and attach a customs declaration form, provide electronic customs data and determine how VAT and duties will be paid for items to all international destinations. Our 7-step checklist is downloadable…
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01 Dec 2020Brexit
Post-Brexit 7-Point Checklist
What you need to do post-Brexit when shipping. What do I need to do differently post-Brexit? There are certain changes you will need to apply when submitting printed matter or goods (goods are defined as items of commercial value) to be exported or imported. These changes will be different according to the service you use and the items you send/receive. What does this mean overall? Customs declarations will be required for each consignment You are likely to have to pay…
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01 Sep 2020Brexit
Brexit 2021: Prepare Your eCommerce Business Now For These New Rules
Brexit. While it was named ‘word of the year’ by Collins Dictionary back in 2016, for many eCommerce businesses, it is still just as confusing as ever. In fact, according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce, less than half of UK international traders have applied for the required EORI number, while only 39% have checked to see whether they need to complete customs declarations for their goods. In defence of eCommerce businesses, 2020 has been a far from…