The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund will help small businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to help small businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU; Traders will be able to apply for a grant of up… Continue reading Government announces SME Brexit Support Fund
Moving Goods to the EU
New rules for businesses moving goods to the EU You must declare any goods you send to the EU, providing details about what you’re sending and what it’s worth, using a customs declaration form. You can get a customs intermediary to help you do this. If you’re sending goods using a fast parcel operator or express… Continue reading Moving Goods to the EU
HMRC answer Frequently Asked Questions on New Trade rules
New rules for businesses that trade with Europe are here. Now that the Brexit transition period has ended, all businesses that move goods between Great Britain and countries in the EU, or under the Northern Ireland Protocol, must follow new customs and tax rules since 1 January 2021. HMRC have provided answers to some of… Continue reading HMRC answer Frequently Asked Questions on New Trade rules
VAT Reverse Charge for Construction Services from 1 March 2021
From 1 March 2021 the domestic VAT reverse charge must be used for most supplies of building and construction services. The charge applies to standard and reduced-rate VAT services: for individuals or businesses who are registered for VAT in the UK reported within the Construction Industry Scheme What you need to do You’ll need to:… Continue reading VAT Reverse Charge for Construction Services from 1 March 2021
Rules of Origin: New Rules for Trading with the EU
One of the important changes is Rules of Origin. Rules of Origin concerns where a product was manufactured and determines the ‘economic nationality’ of a good for international trade. Businesses need to know about them because the Trade and Cooperation Agreement means they can trade with the EU without paying tariffs – but only if… Continue reading Rules of Origin: New Rules for Trading with the EU
Employers who have claimed through the CJRS
Monthly data on claims made by employers through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now available for December https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employers-who-have-claimed-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme From February HMRC will also publish the following information: an indication of the value of the claim within a banded range the company number – for companies and Limited Liability Partnerships The banded ranges are: £1… Continue reading Employers who have claimed through the CJRS
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
The deadline for claiming the third SEISS grant is fast approaching. If you are eligible, you must make your claim on or before 29 January 2021. As with the first and second SEISS grants, the third grant will be subject to Income Tax and self-employed National Insurance and must also be reported on your 2020-21 Self… Continue reading Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
New Customs Rules; Moving Goods
New customs and tax rules for trading with the EU started on 1 January 2021. To continue trading with countries in the EU, there are actions you must take, to make sure you’re compliant and minimise costs and delays. Before you attempt to move your goods, you’ll need to: Get ready to make customs declarations,… Continue reading New Customs Rules; Moving Goods
31st January – Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) must receive your tax return and any money you owe by the deadline of 31st January 2021 for the tax year that started on 6 April 2019 and ended on 5 April 2020. It is the 20th anniversary of Self Assessment internet filing, the service began on 3 July 2000… Continue reading 31st January – Self Assessment Tax Return Deadline
What Is an EORI Number, Why Do I Need One
New rules for businesses that trade with Europe have arrived. This means that since 1 January 2021, all businesses that move goods between Great Britain and countries in the EU, or under the Northern Ireland Protocol, need to follow new customs and tax rules. What is an EORI number, and why do I need one?… Continue reading What Is an EORI Number, Why Do I Need One