EU TRANSITION SUPPORT
The UK left the EU on 31st December and from 1 January 2021 new rules apply, as a business what do you need to know? Don’t be afraid of the change just be prepared, there is plenty of information out there to help you along with guidance from experts.
We have compiled a list of useful information that is on offer to both established and start-up businesses, this will be available on our website so you can always access this signposting easily.
SME BREXIT SUPPORT FUND HMRC can provide grants to support the costs of training and/or professional advice. We understand that each organisation will have different needs. Traders can therefore apply for up to £2,000 in funding across one or more grants but must meet the eligibility criteria. Please see here for the full eligibility criteria. Grants for training
Click here for more information Grants for professional advice Get professional advice so your business can meet its customs, excise, import VAT or safety and security declaration requirements. Click here for more information GOV.UK/TRANSITION  Here you will find a checker tool that will help you identify the actions that your business needs to take. This tool will take you through a series of questions and provide information you need to be aware of. You can also sign up for webinars, youtube videos and online guidance. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-uk-transition GREAT.GOV.UK
SUSSEX TRANSPORT
These questions will be directed to the pertinent agent be that air, sea or road. This will allow them to provide the most up to date guidance to your questions. SUSSEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.sussexchamber.co.uk/international-trade | HMRC
www.youtube.com/user/HMRCgovuk HMRC are also running various webinars about what you need to do now to adjust to the new rules and keep your business moving. Webinars including:
Also, sign up for weekly email updates on 'News and information about importing and exporting with the EU', which will provide hints and tips for businesses getting used to the new rules for importing and exporting. COAST TO CAPITAL GROWTH HUB
Eligible businesses can benefit from a free full day of funded support from a Growth Champion to address any barriers to UK transition from the EU. There is a network of 40 Growth Champions with expertise covering a wide area including Finance, HR, Marketing, Innovation, International Trade, Leadership and Management. Businesses can contact the Growth Hub team through the online Growth Hub Contact Form www.c2cbusiness.org.uk/contact-us Upcoming webinars: VAT & Customs Legal Considerations and wrap up  WORTHING & ADUR CHAMBER Worthing and Adur Chamber is here to support you and is always on hand to signpost you to relevant information to get your questions answered. You can contact us on info@worthingandadurchamber.co.uk or 01903 203484 | UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS ECOMMERCE - PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TRADING WITH THE EU - FREE WEBINAR Date: Tuesday 30th March Whether you are a large business importing and exporting large consignments of goods or are a small business trading on Amazon or Etsy the EU transition period will be affecting you. In this webinar, we will be hear about:
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