Brexit – Everything you need to know about transport to and from England
Brexit has been a reality since January 31, 2020, when the United Kingdom officially left the EU. We are now approximately four years further, and much has changed. Additionally, a new agreement came into effect at the beginning of 2021, outlining the cooperation and trade between the United Kingdom and the EU. This has also influenced the relationship between the EU and England.
We can tell you everything about Brexit; that is never a problem. However, we want to avoid explaining all the fine print to you. You can rest assured that all EASY Roaders are well-informed and will advise you on documentation, regulations, and matters you need to arrange. This way, you do not have to delve into all the details yourself!
Furthermore, we like to make your life EASY. We do not write everything out in full, as there are plenty of organizations that track the state of affairs very specifically for you! Consider government websites and industry associations. We have collected the most important websites and pages for you, which you can find below!
Government information on Brexit
Fortunately, the government provides us with the most important information regarding Brexit. The primary sources of information within the Netherlands are:
- The website of the national government.
- The national government has also created a special Brexit desk.
A useful tool is the Brexit Impact Scan. This allows you to determine what the split between the EU and the UK means for you.
The British government also keeps citizens and entrepreneurs properly informed.
They have also developed a Brexit scan, focused on how to handle your exports and imports.
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Brexit information for businesses
For entrepreneurs, a wealth of information about Brexit can be found online. Our platform tips are the following three:
- MKB Nederland collects a lot of information for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands.
- ondernemen.nl also provides good tips on doing business with England.
- And of course, the KVK (Chamber of Commerce) should not be missing from this list. They also summarize a lot of information about Brexit for entrepreneurs.
Brexit information for the logistics sector
Our own (wonderful) sector also collects plenty of relevant information. The beauty of information provided by our own industry is that the reporting is specifically tailored to transport and logistics. When looking for information regarding your shipments, you will find your answers here most quickly. Useful industry sites include:
Evofenedex makes your transport easier with a VAT checklist and an assessment & advice tool. TLN has also uploaded a handy overview document.
Tax Authorities
The tax authorities are not always your best friend, but we see the value in their promise to make things easier. Fortunately, they are doing this regarding Brexit as well. The website of the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration contains a lot of information about Brexit. We find the most important three to be:
The British tax authority is called HMRC. HMRC does not have its own website but falls under the general government website.
Which documents do you need to transport to the UK?
The Brexit has made the answer to that question more difficult. This checklist makes transport and shipping to England EASY again!
News sites about Brexit
Would you like to stay informed about news regarding Brexit? Most news sites have a category for all Brexit-related news. Here you will find all general newsworthy updates about Brexit. Most items relate to politics or the business world and less to logistics. But hey, who knows, that might be exactly what you are looking for!
The British press naturally has its own perspective on Brexit and sometimes shares different information or insights.
Brexit and EASY Road Transport
Are you arranging your shipments with EASY Road Transport? Then your life is very EASY indeed! Although it can be quite useful to be familiar with all the information above, you do not need to know any of it. The EASY Roaders will tell you exactly what they need from you and will otherwise take care of everything for you. EASY!
When transporting goods to the United Kingdom after Brexit, various customs documents are required to cross the border smoothly. Do you want to know exactly which papers are required and how to fill them out correctly? Then check our knowledge base on customs documents for transport to the UK for all the details and useful tips.
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Do you want to know the costs of transporting your goods from A to B? The price calculator lets you calculate your transport costs. No more surprises for you!