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Post Brexit Hub

The ‘Post Brexit Hub’ is designed to help businesses navigate information on global trading since the UK’s exit from the EU. We will cover the new trade deals and how they may impact UK based businesses. Plus provide access to one-to-one support to help answer any specific concerns related to importing or exporting. Need help? Request a call-back or email Robert or Ian for free advice.

5 June 2023

International ecommerce, de minimis value and why it matters!

De minimis is a country-specific threshold at which duties and taxes are applied.De minimis is a country-specific threshold at which duties and taxes are applied

10 April 2023

IOSS-compliant delivery services

IOSS (Import One Stop Shop) is a VAT registration scheme designed to support Ecommerce sales from non-EU to EU countries, allowing for the collection of purchase VAT at the checkout.

27 September 2022

EORI Number - do I need one?

An EORI number is a unique identification number used for customs declarations. Which type of EORI number you need and where you get it from depends on where you’re moving goods to and from. You may need more than one.

8 June 2022

CHIEF to CDS - what you need to know

Are you aware of the CHIEF switch off dates, and do you know how to prepare for your migration?

25 April 2022

Spatial Global on the new Customs Declarations Service

The Customs Declarations Service (CDS) is the UK government's new electronic system for handling customs declaration processes, and replacement for Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system.

12 January 2021

BREXIT - The new rules are here

The Transition Period has ended, a deal with the EU has been reached and the new rules are here to help keep your business moving.

4 January 2021

Mail and Parcels Post Brexit

Important changes affecting mail and parcels from 1st January 2021

8 December 2020

Brexit Priority List – Imports from January 2021

7 Things you must do immediately to prepare if you IMPORT from or through Europe.

7 December 2020

Brexit Priority List – Exports from January 2021

7 Things you must do immediately to prepare if you EXPORT to or through Europe.

9 November 2020

2021 Post Brexit Trading Scenarios

The process for importing and exporting goods to and from the EU will change at the end of the EU exit transition period. Businesses in Great Britain need to take the following action to continue trading with EU countries from 1st January 2021.

9 November 2020

VAT Deferral on Imports

Any goods that you bring into the UK you must tell HMRC about and pay any VAT and duty that is due. How you do this may depend on whether the goods or services are received from an EU country or not. You may also be able to defer, suspend, reduce or obtai

9 November 2020

Common Transit Convention Explained

Common Transit is an EU customs procedure that allows goods to move between the EU and common transit countries or between the common transit countries themselves with duty being paid in the country of final destination. The UK is set to remain part of th

9 November 2020

Exporter's Checklist for Brexit Transition

Exports to the EU will need to follow the full EU import procedures. This means from 1 January 2021 export declarations and UK exit Safety and Security declarations will be required for all relevant goods. Exporters will need to follow the full export pro

9 November 2020

Importer's Checklist for Brexit Transition

From 1 January 2021 standard goods imported into the UK from the EU will be subject to customs procedures. Dependent on any trade deal being agreed between the UK and the remaining member states of the EU this could mean a requirement to pay import duty a

9 November 2020

Customs Authorisation Template

Unless your company has access to CHIEF, the UK Customs system, you will need to appoint a company to make import declarations for you. This means you need to appoint Authority for a Customs Clearance Agent to act as a Direct representative.

9 November 2020

Commercial invoice template for customs

A commercial invoice is an international shipping document provided by the supplier to the customer detailing the type and value of goods sold. The commercial invoice is used by customs to determine duties owed. In the event of a No Deal Brexit, goods tra

9 November 2020

How will Brexit affect imports and exports?

Government warning time running out for importers and exporters ahead of Brexit, Spatial Global launch free information hub to guide you through the transition.

4 November 2020

BREXIT Transition Ends January 1st

The clock is ticking - KEEP CALM but don’t just carry on! There are new rules from January 1st, we all need to take action to prepare. You can act now and Spatial Global have created the BREXIT TRANSITION HUB to help you find out what you need to change

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