Time is running out for businesses to prepare

PR Date: Friday, 13 November 2020 - 12:15pm

UK Businesses: Don’t get caught out by the new rules that will come into force at the end of the transition period at the end of 2020.

• If you sell goods to the EU you must prepare for new customs procedures. Visit GOV.UK to check duties and customs procedures for exporting your goods worldwide from 1 January 2021.
• If you travel to the EU for work purposes you will need to check if you need a visa or work permit and apply if necessary.
• If you employ overseas nationals you will need to prepare your business for the implementation of the new immigration system. From 1 January 2021, if you want to hire anyone from outside the UK, including from the EU, you must be a Home Office licenced sponsor.
• If you are a UK business or organisation that receives personal data from contacts in the EEA, you may need to take extra steps to ensure that the data can continue to flow legally at the end of the transition period.
• If you provide services in the EU, you must ensure that your qualifications are now recognised by EU regulations to be able to practice or service clients in the EU.

Check gov.uk/transition to see what action you need to take to ensure your business is fully prepared.

Get a personalised summary of the actions your business needs to take by using the tool on gov.uk/transition.

Additional information is available on our website: https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/home/business/eu-transition-get-ready