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New Anglia LEP urges business owners to get ready now for EU transition




While the clock is ticking with time about to be called on the end of the EU transition period, businesses are being warned they need to “get ready now”.

With under a month to go until the end of the transition period on December 31, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is calling on businesses to check what actions they need to take.

The government has flagged up key actions to take. Businesses which sell goods to the EU, must prepare for new customs procedures.

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People who travel to the EU for work purposes, will need to check if they need a visa or work permit and apply if necessary.

Anyone who employs overseas nationals, will need to prepare for the implementation of the new immigration system.

A UK business or organisation that receives personal data from contacts in the EEA, may need to take extra steps to ensure the data can continue to flow legally at the end of the transition period.

Anyone who provides services in the EU, must ensure their qualifications are now recognised by EU regulations to be able to practice or service clients in the EU.

Chairman of New Anglia LEP C-J Green said: “We know this is an incredibly challenging time for businesses and they are busy trying to respond to Covid-19, but it’s important they take a little time to prepare for January 1 and find out what they need to do.

“It’s not just large firms, or those which export or import, which will be affected. Anyone who moves goods through the EU, relies on materials coming from the EU as part of their supply chain, works with customers overseas or travels for work will be affected.

“I would recommend all business owners take a little time to look through the guidance and get ready now.”

Help is available from New Anglia Growth Hub’s business advisers or find sector toolkits, preparation checklists and details of webinars and training tools on the New Anglia LEP website www.newanglia.co.uk/eu-exit/

New Anglia LEP is sending regular reminders to businesses and promoting free webinars which explain what they need to do before January 1, 2021. It is also publishing the latest guidance from Government via www.newanglia.co.uk/eu-exit/ and working closely with partners to ensure there is plenty of support.

Advisers are using this detailed information to provide businesses with answers on the new immigration system from January 2021; and for businesses that are importing and/or exporting, guidance on customs declarations, tariff rates, product markings and trade agreements.

The LEP website has information on how the changes affect: borders, movement, and travel; people and employees; specific sectors; exporting and importing, and SMEs.

A webinar which will look at navigating customs formalities and ensuring HMRC compliance takes place on Wednesday, December 16. Businesses can visit www.gov.uk/transition or the LEP website.



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