Want to live and work in the UK?
The rules for EU citizens are changing from 1 January 2021. Check the new requirements and apply for a visa online before you travel. Read more information here
Time is running out for businesses to prepare
The UK government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches ‘time is running out‘ campaign. Government to urge business leaders to step up preparations for an Australia-style exit ‘Time is running out’ campaign will encourage businesses to ‘act now’ for guaranteed changes at the end of the…
BCC responds to ‘time is running out’ campaign
Commenting on the launch of the government’s ‘time is running out’ campaign, urging businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Facing the triple threat of a resurgent Coronavirus, tightening restrictions and a disorderly end to the transition period, it is little wonder businesses are struggling to…
How to trade with the UK from 1 January 2021
Prepare your business for January 2021 if you are based in the EU All EU-based businesses need to check the new rules and prepare for the changes so that they can continue trading with the UK from January 2021. More details here: https://bit.ly/2R39YBP
Brexit readiness checklist
The United Kingdom’s choice to cease to participate in the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union and put an end to the free movement of persons, goods and services with the EU as of 31 December 2020 means that the EU-UK relationship will change significantly for businesses on both sides from that date onwards. These…
How to import and export goods between Great Britain and the EU from 1 January 2021
Information for traders on importing and exporting goods between Great Britain and the EU after 1 January 2021. Details Following the end of the Transition Period on 31 December 2020, the process of importing and exporting goods between Great Britain and the EU will change. If you trade with the EU, the 2 documents on this page will…
Government accelerates border planning for the end of the Transition Period
Border controls for EU goods imported into Great Britain will be introduced at the end of Transition Period in stages to give businesses affected by coronavirus more time to prepare. New GB border arrangements confirmed for next year as the UK formally notifies the EU that it will neither accept nor seek any extension to…
BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring a mixture of regret for some and celebration for others – but this is just…
BCC and Bibby Financial Services: Uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rates holding back UK exports
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Bibby Financial Services (BFS) have revealed that uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rate volatility are holding back the potential of many UK exporters. The recent survey included 1,140 internationally active UK businesses, and found that general uncertainty around Brexit was considered the top barrier to export, listed…
Your essential information pack on Brexit
Brexit is looming around the corner as UK is set to leave the EU on 31 October 2019, whatever the circumstances. Therefore the British Embassy created this handy guide for organisations and companies, so they could encourage UK nationals living and working in Slovakia to check the Living in Slovakia guide as a source of…