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chitter chatter on the Brexit debacle.
itch the subject of the news.
national logistics expert, Robert Hina,
here we are with Brexit now.
What have you been working with clients
on during the crisis? How have you been
helping them prepare?
Unfortunately, this crisis has tended to put
customs compliance planning on the backburner,
but it will come back to the fore as
lockdown lifts, whilst customs applications
have continued at a slower pace.
With the political imperative since the
general election and the Parliamentary
Act preventing any further extension of the
transition period, I believe that it is very, very
very unlikely that the UK would not have left
the EU on 1st January, 2021.
hard to have the relevant systems in place,
particularly those that will be needed in a
WTO scenario, given that such a result would
involve greater change than any form of deal
that maintains some, or all, of the current
industry flows.
If you buy or sell goods within the EU
or further afield and need help with
documentation and/or VAT expectations
get in touch with Robert and see how he
can simplify the process. Email: enquiries@
customsbureaux.com or call: 07968 849671
In your view, do you think we will try and
angle for a delay (current deadline 31st
Dec)? Is it really achievable now?
From my attendance at some of the Joint
Customs Co-operation Council (JCCC)
sub-committees, HMRC staff are very aware
of the impending changes and are working
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