The UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. The rules governing the new relationship between the EU and UK took effect on 1 January 2021. There are changes to the way UK businesses trade with the EU that may impact your business. HMRC has live webinars which provide an overview for UK businesses involved in the movement of goods between the EU and the UK. Find out what you need to know to keep...
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Enterprise Nation are hosting Female Founder Friday webinars throughout January 2021. Why join? hear start-up stories from successful women in business get top tips from guests who have 'been there and done that!' stay motivated and accountable throughout 2021 make valuable connections to help you on your business journey take 30 minutes out of your day to enjoy a coffee and get inspired The free events take place from 12.30pm to 1pm on the following...
The Self Assessment deadline is on 31 January 2021. Customers can complete their tax returns online ahead of the deadline at a time that suits them. Once Self Assessment customers have completed their 2019 to 2020 tax return, and know how much tax is owed, they can set up their own payment plan to help spread the cost of their tax liabilities, up to the value of £30,000. They can use the self-serve Time to...
A programme of webinars designed for Welsh exporters have been produced in recent months by the Welsh Government Trade Team. These webinars are now available on the internet so businesses can view them at their convenience, either via the Business Wales Export Zone - https://businesswales.gov.wales/export/how-we-can-help/webinars or the Business Wales YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/businesswales/videos. The programme provided a selection of guidance and advice topics, delivered by international trade experts, with a number focusing on the end...
The UK Government have announced the rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage from April 2021. For the first time, more younger people will be eligible for the National Living Wage, as the age threshold will be lowered from 25 to 23. In full, the increases are: National Living Wage (23+) to increase from £8.72 to £8.91 National Minimum Wage (21-22) to increase from £8.20 to £8.36 National Minimum Wage (18-20) to...
Claiming a waiver for duty on goods that you bring to Northern Ireland from Great Britain: Guidance has been issued so that you can find out how to claim a waiver if you are bringing goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain which might otherwise incur ‘at risk’ tariffs. For more information, visit the GOV.UK website. Starting and ending transit movements in Northern Ireland using common and Union transit: Guidance to assist you in finding...
Rules of Origin: Check your goods comply to trade tariff-free with the EU: With a trade deal in place, UK businesses can trade tariff-free with the EU from 1 January if their products meet agreed Rules of Origin. UK traders need to check if their products comply and how to prove they originate. For more information visit the GOV.UK website. Changes to approved exporter authorisations from 1 January 2021: Guidance has been issued about approved...
Tariffs on medical products used to help fight against coronavirus have been suspended by the UK Government in the fight against the pandemic, lowering costs on these critical items for organisations across the UK. The new measures, which ensure no tariffs will be due on imports of goods including face masks, gloves and other protective equipment, will come into effect from 1 January 2021. These build on tariff reliefs in place through 2020, are available...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have published a new data sharing code of practice, which provides clear guidance for organisations and businesses on how to share data lawfully. The ICO also have resources and support for businesses including: data sharing myths busted data sharing code: the basics data sharing FAQs case studies data sharing checklist data sharing request and decisions forms template sharing personal data with a law enforcement authority toolkit For further information please...
Bringing goods into Great Britain from outside the UK from 1 January 2021: Guidance has been issued on the allowances which mean that you can bring a certain amount of goods into Great Britain from outside the UK for your own use, without having to pay duty. For more information visit the GOV.UK website. Duty suspensions and tariff quotas from 1 January 2021: Guidance on temporary duty suspensions and tariff quotas for importing goods into...