Key Links
Government Resources
Brexit Checker:
New rules apply to things like travel and doing business with Europe. Use the Brexit checker to get a personalised list of actions for you, your business and your family.
Business Readiness Transition Bulletin:
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Sign up to weekly email updates from HMRC on News and Information about Importing and Exporting with the EU, which provide hints and tips for businesses getting used to the new rules for importing and exporting.
Importing & Exporting:
To continue to trade with the EU, you will need to follow new rules for exporting, including changes to processes and licensing. Visit GOV.UK/transition to find out what you need to do or navigate the following useful links:
Hire someone to deal with customs on your behalf
Export goods from the UK – step by step guide
Import goods into the UK – step by step guide
Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain
EU and non-EU businesses
The Border Operating Model:
Download the guide to how the border with the European Union will work after the transition period. Download Guide
Hiring Staff from outside the UK:
The UK is introducing a new points-based immigration system. If you want to hire anyone from outside the UK, you must be a Home Office licenced sponsor. This includes recruiting people from the EU. Anyone coming to the UK to work will need a job offer from a licenced sponsor in advance and will need to meet certain skills and salary criteria. Check Guidance Here
EU Citizen – Existing Employees:
EU citizens and their family members living in the UK should apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Apply Now
Qualification Recognition:
Ensure your staff are able to continue to practise and provide services to clients in the UK by ensuring their professional qualification(s) are recognised by their professional body in the UK. Check Guidance Here
Visiting Europe:
Guidance for those travelling to the EU from 1st January 2021, including additional actions you will need to take if you are travelling for business. Check Guidance Here
Living and Working in the EU:
Continuing to live and work in the EU, EEA EFTA, Switzerland and Ireland depends on the rules in that country. Check Guidance Here
Transferring Data between the UK and EU:
If you receive personal data from the EU for business use, you should check the current guidance on using personal data in your business or organisation. Check Guidance Here
Information for EU businesses: Trade with the UK as a business based in the EU - The rule for trading with the UK have changed. Read more
Business Support
West Midlands Growth Hubs: T: 0300 0603747 E: eusupport@westmidlandsgrowthhubs.co.uk
National Business Support Helpline: T: 0800 998 1098 E: enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org
Sector Support Helpline Numbers: Download List
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce T: 02476 654321 E: info@cw-chamber.co.uk W: https://www.cw-chamber.co.uk/
West Midlands Chambers of Commerce T: 0345 222 0159 E: wmenquiries@mobile.trade.gov.uk W: http://www.wmchambers.co.uk/
Customs Declaration Services: ChamberCustoms is the customs advisory, training and brokerage service delivered through Chambers of Commerce across the UK: E: ChamberCustoms@cw-chamber.co.uk
Independent Freight: Customs Clearance Broker: T: 02476 343037 W: https://independent-freight.com/contact-us/
Department for International Trade (DiT) Enquiry Service E: euexit@trade.gov.uk
Other Resources
UK-EU Future Relationship:
The Institute for Government has published an explainer on the UK-EU future relationship. Find out more
British Chambers of Commerce:
The British Chambers of Commerce has published guidance on changes to how the UK will trade from January 2021. Find out more
The Federation of Small Business:
The FSB has published guidance for small businesses. Find out more
The Institute of Directors:
The Institute of Directors has a designated hub on Navigating Brexit for Business. Find out more
Manufacturers:
Make UK has published guidance for manufacturers Find out more and a useful summary on Rules of Origin Find out more
