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    HMRC guidance for businesses to prepare for potential no-deal Brexit

    Ahead of Britain’s upcoming departure from the European Union (EU), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning businesses about the necessary steps they need to take to prepare for the unlikely event of a no-deal Brexit.

    Earlier this year HMRC sent an initial warning to businesses who import or export goods within the EU, warning that should we fail to reach a deal, there would be immediate changes about the way that businesses trade with the EU.

    More recently, HMRC has prepared a second letter that will be sent to those businesses, detailing the three steps that businesses should take now to prepare for the possibility of no deal.

    The first step

    To register for a UK Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number at https://goo.gl/paAobk.

    Businesses will need an EORI number to continue to import or export goods with the EU after 29 March 2019, should the UK leave without a deal. They will also need the number to apply for upcoming authorisations that will help to make the customs processes easier for businesses.

    The second step

    Businesses will be advised to take is to decide whether to hire a customs agent to make import/export declarations, or if the business would like to make these declarations themselves through software that interacts with HMRC systems.

    Whatever the decision it is encouraged that businesses take steps to prepare by either contacting an agent to find out what information they require or contacting a software provider to ensure their product meets the requirements of the business affected.

    The third step

    The final action HMRC is encouraging businesses to take is to contact the organisation that moves their goods to find out if they require any additional information to allow them to make the correct safety and security declarations for the goods.

    More information on these changes can be found at https://goo.gl/EfgXXS

    The international team at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce have also put together a ‘Brexit Hub’ to look the practical actions internationally active companies can take to prepare and mitigate or manage the impact of Brexit, details can be found here https://www.chamberelancs.co.uk/brexit/

    If your business is likely to be affected and you are unsure about the actions required, then it is important to seek specialist advice. Contact us on 01254 679131 and speak with your usual PM+M contact should you need any help or email us at enquiries@pmm.co.uk.

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