Electronics and machinery companies are being urged to get going on key actions as the UK counts down to its new trading relationship with the EU after 31 December.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is holding a new series of webinars throughout November to help businesses understand the important actions they need to take to be ready by the end of the Brexit transition period.
Webinars are free and, depending on the topic being covered, take between 45-90 minutes. They will cover issues including conformity assessment, mutual recognition of professional qualifications (MRPQ), personal data, and tariffs and rules of origin.
Here are the top three actions electronics and machinery companies need to take to be ready for 1 January 2021:
- Use GOV.UK to identify how your business can be ready to sell certain goods in the UK and EU
You may not be able to sell your goods in the UK and the EU if you do not comply with the relevant goods regulations and standards from 1 January 2021.
Different web pages can give you further information, depending on the area your business operates in:
- Placing manufactured goods on the GB market from 1 January 2021
- Placing manufactured goods on the EU market from 1 January 2021
- Moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol
- Get ready to make customs declarations
Import and export declarations are complicated, requiring specialist skill, knowledge and IT. If you are not able to make declarations or provide the wrong information, your business could face delays, disruption or administrative costs.
Find out more about appointing customs declarations specialists.
- Check if a visa or work permit is required to travel to the EU for work purposes and apply if necessary
You may face delays or refusal at border when travelling for business if you do not comply with the immigration requirements of the EU27 when travelling from 1 January 2021.
Find out more about visas and work permits.
Further information
To register for upcoming webinars, or to watch previous sector-specific webinars on demand, visit bit.ly/UKTwebinar
Speak with your lawyer and accountant for more information, or visit the www.gov.uk/transition checker tool for tailored business information and to sign up for email updates.
