Border Operating Model 2nd Edition
This is the 2nd Edition of the original Border Operating Model document released in July. It expands on the first doc so both are required.
Browse and download our collection of Brexit guidance documents from sources including HMRC.
Last updated Wednesday 14th October 2020
UK trade tariffs from 1st January 2021
HM Gov have released an online trade tariff checking tool.
From 1st January 2021, the UK Global Tariff applies to imported goods unless an exception applies. The online tool also allows
you to check the difference between what you currently pay and what you'll pay from the 1st Jan.
Access the tool here: https://www.gov.uk/check-tariffs-1-january-2021
Border Operating Model document from HM Government
HM Government have released (as of 13th July 2020) a new Border Operating Model document. This document contains the most
detailed overview to date of how goods will be imported from and exported to the EU from 1st January 2021. The Border
Operating Model document should be read in conjunction with previously issued documents including the UK trade tariff
(see above) and future publications that are yet to be made available. This page will be updated as these documents are
made available.
New Border Operating Model 2nd Edition from HM Government
HM Gov have now released a second edition of the Border Operating Model (BOM2) which expands on the first edition. You will need to refer to both editions so be sure to download the document above too. You can read our news article on this new document here which highlights some key points from this new doc.
Step by Step guides for importing and exporting with the EU from 1st January 2021
Two new step-by-step guides to importing and exporting have been made available on the gov.uk website. These guides should
help clarify how importing and exporting with the EU after 1st January 2021 will work.
Accounting for import VAT from 1st January 2021
HM Gov have released guidance on when you can, or need to, account for import VAT on your VAT Return (also called postponed
VAT accounting). Read the full guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-account-for-import-vat-on-your-vat-return
UK Transition Tool
HM Gov's Transition tool aims to give you a list of personalised actions to take prior to 1st Jan 2021. Based on your answers
to the questions, the tool will give you actions to undertake for your business and everything else in regards travel
to the EU and trading with the EU. Worth filling out. See more at https://www.gov.uk/transition
HMRC have released a letter to VAT registered businesses that trade with the EU and / or the rest of the world. This letter outlines all the actions that need to be taken to continue trading from 1st January 2021 when the transition period ends.
As noted on the HMRC website "These actions will not change regardless of the outcome of the government’s negotiations with the EU."
-
-
Border Operating Model
Added Tuesday 14th July. This document gives the most detailed information to date on how imports and exports between the UK and EU will work from 1st January 2021
-
Brexit Border Processes
Issued on 25th June 2020, this comprehensive document from HMRC offers the most up-to-date information on border processes post-Brexit.
-
Grange Brexit Cheatsheet
Grange Brexit Cheatsheet
-
HMG - Operation Yellowhammer document
HMG - Operation Yellowhammer document
-
HMG - EORI Mythbuster
HMG - EORI Mythbuster - September 2019
