HMRC updates guidance on AEO
HMRC has updated their guidance on AEO, adding to their already excellent AEO web pages
UK post-Brexit Customs tariff published
Newly published, the UK Global Tariff details the duties payable on all imports into the UK from 1st January 2021
VARTAN launches new Operator’s Licence Compliance service
A first in the industry, VARTAN’s new service brings together everything a fleet operator needs to stay DVSA compliant – in one easy offering
What about Brexit?
It would be easy to forget that we are in a Brexit transition period. For about three years we hardly heard about anything else in the UK. Now, of course, the focus is on the coronavirus pandemic.
BIFA welcomes new CDS timetable
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the latest announcement by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of an extension to the implementation timetable of CDS
COVID-19: Our approach
We are very much ‘Open for business’ with our staff predominantly working at home, so we can continue to provide our class-leading consultancy services. Do you need advice on one of our hot topics?
VAT Postponed Accounting – Budget 2020
The Chancellor’s March 2020 speech included the news of an important boost to those VAT registered UK businesses which are integrated in international supply chains
Changes for clearing import and export goods – CIP 5
HMRC is introducing automatic sorting of import and export clearance documents that they receive, which means traders will need to send a PDF summary form to HMRC for each submission that needs further checks
Customs Support – Funding deadline extended
Businesses are still being encouraged to claim funding available to help them make customs declarations, as the deadline for applications has been extended to 31 January 2021 – and there’s £7.5 million available!
Electroplating firm prepares for Brexit with Customs “Trusted Trader” status
Lowestoft-based MP Eastern sought assistance from risk management consultancy VARTAN on how to mitigate Customs charges and prepare for Brexit
Record attendance at the BIFA awards
This year’s BIFA awards ceremony attracted a record attendance – including VARTAN’s Neil Bird – and was a great success
VARTAN scores 100 not out when it comes to AEO accreditation
Since the launch of AEO accreditation back in 2008, risk management consultancy, VARTAN, has helped over 100 companies work towards achieving this game-changing ‘trusted trader’ certification
RSSL secures AEOC to mitigate Brexit disruption
As part of their strategy to mitigate Brexit disruption, Reading Scientific Services Ltd has secured Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplifications (AEOC) certification
What does the election result mean for customs clearances and declarations?
With a large enough majority in the House of Commons, it should now be relatively straightforward for Mr Johnson to get his deal through. So where does this leave us from a Customs clearance point of view?
What about AEO after Brexit?
HMRC is currently writing to AEO-certified businesses to set out the arrangements in the event of a no-deal Brexit
HMRC Customer Community Forum
HMRC has launched a new online Customer Community Forum, offering support and guidance provided by agents and other HMRC experts
Isolating machinery for repairs and maintenance
The importance of isolating machinery before carrying out repairs and maintenance has been highlighted by a number of recent workplace incidents
VARTAN team go the Whole Hog!
What a way for the VARTAN team to spend a Sunday morning! The Whole Hog is an annual 5-mile mud race with obstacles