EU Exit – time to take action
Following the agreement of the post-Brexit trade deal, businesses should act to avoid interruption to operations and understand the opportunities presented.
EU Exit – A closer look at what the deal means for importing, exporting and supply chains
16th February 2021. We took a closer look at the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on business continuity, supply chains and the new rules for importing and exporting.
During this webinar, our expert panel discussed several real-life scenarios, drawing on their experiences of supporting companies through the first six weeks in the new regulatory and operating environment, as well as turning their attention to longer term, strategic considerations and opportunities.
The immigration landscape is changing
26 December 2020. As the end of 2020 approaches, we are rapidly nearing the end of the Brexit transition period and the implementation of the new Points Based System in the UK.
Social security co-ordination protocol
As part of the EU-UK trade and co-operation agreement, a protocol on social security co-ordination applies from 1 January 2021 to all EU-UK cross border working arrangements that start from this date.
Impact on UK B2C sales when selling outside the UK
Following the end of the transition period and the new rules from 1 January 2021, non-UK sellers (both from the EU and worldwide) may be required to register and account for UK VAT on sales to non-business customers in the UK, i.e. “B2C” sales.
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement concluded between the EU and the UK sets out preferential arrangements in several areas including trade in goods and services, digital trade, intellectual property, public procurement, aviation and road transport. The agreement is underpinned by provisions ensuring a level playing field and respect for fundamental rights....
The EU-UK Agreement – the Immigration provisions
The EU – UK’s trade and Cooperation Agreement (‘The Agreement’) was ratified by the UK Parliament on 30 December 2020 has been applied provisionally since 01 January 2021 pending ratification by the European Parliament.
Employer’s right to work checks guidance updated
New guidance has been released to clarify the requirements for employer’s seeking to undertake right to work checks on EEA and Swiss nationals.
Preparing financial statements for the year-end
With the new rules effective from 1 January 2021, businesses must understand and implement the changes required and ensure they are reflected in the way they prepare their annual financial statements.
Narrative & financial reporting disclosures
Even though the clear priorities for companies is focusing on the ongoing economic and social impact of Covid-19 and climate-related matters, companies must still ensure disclosures within their reporting sufficiently address the risks and uncertainties surrounding the UK’s EU exit.
Implications for international private clients
With the UK set to leave the EU on 31 December 2020, there is still significant uncertainty about how the UK’s relationship with the EU will look going forward.
Revisions to posted workers directive effective
Equal pay for equal work, but more compliance for employers
National contact
Catherine Hall Partner - International Tax
EU Exit – time to take action
Following the agreement of the post-Brexit trade deal, businesses should act to avoid interruption to operations and understand the opportunities presented.