The process for importing goods from the EU has changed. Businesses in Great Britain need to complete the following actions to continue importing from EU countries from 1 January 2021. Read on for guidance on importing goods from the EU […]
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Importing goods by post (from the EU into Great Britain) from 1 January 2021
Importing goods by post (from the EU into Great Britain) from 1 January 2021 The Government has issued guidance on importing goods from the EU to Great Britain from 1 January 2021. See Prepare to Import to Great Britain from […]
Exporting – getting an EORI number
Exporting – getting an EORI number From 1 January 2021 you need an EORI number to move goods between the UK and the EU. You can apply for your EORI number in advance. It can take up to a week […]
Customs declarations for goods you bring or receive into the UK
Customs declarations for goods you bring or receive into the UK From 1 January 2021, if you are a UK-based business bringing or receiving goods from the EU, you must complete an import declaration to get your goods through customs. […]
CBILS: the key to winter survival
A recent survey of small businesses has revealed that only a quarter of them are confident of their survival into 2021, with many worried about cash flow. Those businesses that took out Bounce Back Loans (BBLs) have already used up […]
IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR BREXIT?
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. The transition period ends on 31 December 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has dominated the news headlines this year but Brexit is still progressing. During the transition period, the UK remains […]
NEW PENALTIES FOR OVERCLAIMED CJRS, SEISS AND “EAT OUT TO HELP OUT” GRANTS
HMRC have announced that they will be imposing penalties of up to 100% of the amounts overclaimed on businesses so make sure that your claims are correct. The penalties depend on whether or not the overclaim is the result of […]
VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS PARTIES, EMPLOYEE GIFTS AND GIFTS TO CHARITY
HOW ABOUT A VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY? HMRC recently announced that employers may arrange a “virtual” Christmas party this year and there will be no taxable benefit for employees provided that all staff are invited and the cost per head does […]
Chancellor’s Winter Spending Review – what does it mean for businesses?
In his spending review Rishi Sunak said the “economic emergency” caused by Covid-19 has only just begun, as he warned the virus would mean lasting damage to growth and jobs. Economic Predictions Made Official forecasts now predict the biggest economic […]
2020 Christmas arrangements and works Christmas parties
A joint statement on UK-wide Christmas arrangements from the UK Government and Devolved Administrations outlined UK wide arrangements for Christmas. They’ve agreed that: Travel restrictions across the four administrations and between tiers will be lifted to provide a window for […]
What support is available for businesses impacted by Lockdown 2.0?
The First Minister’s recent announcement for a short, sharp lockdown will see a number of ‘non-essential businesses’ move into Level 4 and shut their doors again. We understand this is concerning and confusing for businesses. That’s why we’ve summarised the […]
HMRC HAS PUBLISHED DETAILS OF THE EXTENDED CJRS
Details of extended CJRS has been published by HMRC. Here is the information you need to help with claims. What you need to do for the claims – for periods from 1 November (HMRC email 10 November) Read the new […]