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How to guides and information on preparing your business can be found here: Six Steps to getting Brexit Ready
The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020 after both sides concluded a Withdrawal Agreement to facilitate an orderly departure.
The Withdrawal Agreement provided for a transition period which ended on 31 December 2020. The UK is no longer in the Single Market and Customs Union. This means that any business, regardless of size, who moves goods from, to or through Great Britain is now subject to a range of new customs formalities and other regulatory requirements.
It is important to note that these changes do not apply with respect to trade in goods between Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland applies from 1 January and provides that the Union Customs Code will continue to apply to and in Northern Ireland.
Government have made available a range of business supports, including advisory, financial and upskilling supports to prepare for Brexit.
Whether you are a local business or a major multinational, there are a number of steps that you need to take if you are moving goods to, from or through the UK (excluding Northern Ireland).
It is important to note that these changes do not apply with respect to trade in goods between Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland applies from 1 January and provides that the Union Customs Code will continue to apply to and in Northern Ireland.
As a result of the UK leaving the EU, major changes came into effect on 1 January. Substantial advice is available at gov.ie . For situations requiring urgent and immediate assistance, Government departments and agencies have put in place a number of resources to assist businesses and citizens. Contact details for some of the key services are here and here .
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