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Customs controls will change from 1 January 2022 on goods moving between the UK and the European Union, as Brexit easements come to an end.
Businesses that import and export from and to the EU will need to have the right procedures in place from the start of the new year.
Current customs arrangements for goods moving from Ireland and Northern Ireland to Great Britain will be extended for as long as discussions between the UK and the EU on the operation of the Northern Ireland Protocol are ongoing.
This means that full customs controls will be introduced as planned on 1 January 2022 for goods moving between the rest of the EU and Great Britain, and for goods exported from Great Britain to Ireland.
The changes coming into force on 1 January 2022 include:
Full information on the changes, what they mean for businesses and how to prepare are published on the government's website.
The Institute of Export has released a checklist of key issues to consider:
If you require help and guidance on preparing for these changes, please contact a member of our VAT team.