A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of advice for businesses in the construction sector. These documents are available via www.GOV.UK/transition with direct links below.

 

They sit alongside the Government Brexit checker tool which you can use to obtain personalised actions for your business: https://www.gov.uk/transition-check/questions

 

Key actions for the construction sector:

 

1. Get paper work in place to trade with the EU

To continue trading with the EU, businesses need to follow new rules for importing and exporting, including changes to customs processes and licensing.

 

Before they attempt to move goods, businesses will need to get ready to make customs declarations – these are now needed for all exports from the UK and if businesses are importing controlled goods. If they import goods that are not controlled, they may be able to delay making their declarations for up to six months.

 

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/import-export 

 

 

2. The way businesses hire from the EU has changed

Freedom of movement between the EU and UK has ended and the UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system. If a business wants to hire anyone from outside the UK’s resident labour market, they must be a Home Office licenced sponsor. This includes recruiting people from the EU.

 

Anyone coming to the UK to work will need a job offer from a licenced sponsor in advance and will need to meet certain skills and salary criteria. The new system doesn’t apply when hiring Irish citizens, or EU citizens eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

 

Find out more: https://pbisemployers.campaign.gov.uk/

 

 

3. Understand requirements for placing goods on the market

Businesses should use GOV.UK to check rules on manufactured goods, such as marking requirements and approvals needed, to ensure their business can sell them on the GB and EU markets.

 

Find out more: www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-market-in-great-britain

 

 

4. Get UK qualifications recognised now by EU regulators to be able to practise or service clients in the EU

 

To continue to practise or service clients in the EU now that the transition period is over, businesses will need to ensure their qualifications are recognised by the relevant regulatory or professional body.

 

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-your-eu-professional-qualification-recognised-in-the-uk

 

 

Who can I ask for help?

 

For further advice and access to specialist support, businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire can contact SWLEP Growth Hub’s business readiness team via:

 

Tel:      01249 477 288

Email:  [email protected] 

Web:   https://growthhub.swlep.co.uk/support/EUExit