If your business moves goods between the UK and countries in the EU, you need to follow new customs and tax rules.
Your business will be affected by the new rules if you:
- buy goods from an EU seller and bring them into the UK
- send goods you’ve sold to a buyer in an EU country
- haven’t exchanged money but need to move equipment you use for your business, between the UK and the EU
You can attend HMRC webinars to help you adjust to the new rules and keep your business moving.
Importing – steps you need to take before making your supplementary declaration: To support those who’ve delayed their customs import declarations, HMRC explain the actions you need to take before you can make a supplementary declaration and how intermediaries can help you do this.
Please register to take part if you’ve imported goods since 1 January 2021 and not yet completed a customs declaration for them.
If you’re planning to import and you want to understand the full declarations process, please register for Customs Import Declarations: an overview.
Exporting: what you need to do to keep your goods moving: An overview of the actions to take now when exporting goods from Great Britain to the EU and moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Key processes include – zero-rated VAT, customs declarations, using an intermediary as well as licences, certificates, and authorisations.
Please register to take part if you’re planning to export.
Trader responsibilities when using an intermediary: This webinar explains your responsibilities as a trader, if you choose to use an intermediary to complete import or export declarations for their business. These are complex and an intermediary can save them a lot of time.
Please register to take part if you’re planning to import or export.
Rules of origin: Watch the recorded webinar if you buy goods from the EU or send or sell goods to the EU for their business, this webinar will help you understand rules of origin and what’s required to meet the rules.
Call HMRC’s Customs & International Trade helpline on 0300 322 9434, for more help with importing, exporting or customs reliefs. The helpline is open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 4pm at weekends. You can also send your questions using the online form or webchat.