Please see the latest transition updates below.
HMRC Resources on importing and exporting goods
HMRC Brexit transition communications resources - HM Revenue and Customs resources to help preparations for Brexit transition.
GB – NI trade
Tell HMRC if you sell goods in Northern Ireland or move goods between Northern Ireland and the EU from 1 January 2021: If you’re a VAT-registered business trading in Northern Ireland or between Northern Ireland and the EU you need to tell HMRC, so you can continue to account for VAT on acquisitions and dispatches.
Goods regulations
Designated standards: Information for businesses.
Rest of World Trade
Existing UK trade agreements with non-EU countries: Updated today to reflect the signing of the UK-North Macedonia agreement.
Borders
Kent traffic management on M20 motorway to Dover and Eurotunnel Extra detail about Operation Brock.
Trademarks/ IP
Changes to EU and international designs and trade mark protection from 1 January 2021: New section ‘Pending invalidation actions at the EUIPO’
Planned system maintenance: 11pm 31 December 2020 to 1pm 4 January 2021: IPO Internal and external services for trademarks and designs disrupted.