Plastic Packaging Tax From April 2022, the UK government is set to introduce a new tax on plastic packaging. If you manufacture or import plastic packaging into the UK, it needs to contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Otherwise, you’ll be subject to a tax of £200 per tonne. This tax will apply if you […]
Find out moreWhat is Transfer of Residence Relief? Are you in the process of moving to the UK? In other words, are you planning to become a UK resident? If so, you’ll have plenty on your plate. One aspect of the move that may be worrying you is the prospect of paying customs duty on the belongings […]
Find out moreEU Exporters need to register with REX by 1st January 2022 Since Britain’s departure from the EU European operators have been allowed to export goods into the UK without providing a formal declaration of origin to the UK importer (or to the UK authorities). The idea is that the exporter can do this retrospectively, and […]
Find out moreGoods Vehicle Movement Regulations needed from 1st January 2022 From 1st January 2022, there will be a new statutory requirement for hauliers bringing goods into the UK from overseas. Most goods that are to move through a UK Port will need to use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service. In this article, we’ll look at the […]
Find out moreNew opportunities for overseas companies Are you a non-UK company thinking of setting up in the UK? Then now is the perfect time to set the ball in motion. As part of its post-Brexit plans for boosting the UK economy and creating thousands of jobs, the British government is establishing at least 7 new Freeports […]
Find out more£2,000 Brexit support grant to help businesses understand UK import and exports HMRC sent an e-mail yesterday reminding businesses about the Brexit Support Fund – a grant of up to £2,000 to help businesses get advice and training on import and export matters. Applications need to be made by 30 June 2021. Note that this […]
Find out morePurpose of note “Reclaiming VAT for overseas businesses” This note explains how an overseas business that is not allowed to register for UK VAT can still reclaim import and other UK VAT. This situation often applies to overseas companies active in UK construction projects. I have written it in response to a number of questions […]
Find out morePurpose of note Some of our clients have asked us to explain the difference between a Proforma and a Commercial Invoice. This note describes the differences, explains when each should be used and what information each should contain. Since most of our clients are overseas businesses that do business in the UK, I have written […]
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