Prepare for Brexit
Scotland’s enterprise and skills agencies are urging all businesses in Scotland to continue to actively prepare for changes taking place in January 2021 following the EU transition (Brexit) period. Up-to-date advice and support will be available on this website.
Act now to ensure your business and supply chain can adapt to the changing business environment
Latest
Help workers with EU citizenship remain in Scotland at the end of the transition period by reading the Scottish Government's guide to the EU settlement scheme for employers (11 November 2020)
Find out the potential risk to your transport and logistics operations to ensure your goods make it to market (10 November 2020)
What does the EU transition period (Brexit) mean for my business? (5 November 2020)
Familiarise yourself with the new UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking, which covers most goods that previously required the CE Marking (29 October 2020)
Deadline approaching: DFT and DVLA have released guidance on ECMT permits for 2021, which must be applied for by 20 November 2020. Businesses may need ECMT permits for some journeys to or through the EU from 1 January 2021
From 1 January 2021, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will be the UK’s standalone medicines and medical devices regulator. Read full guidance (27 October 2020)
UK and Japan sign free trade agreement (23 October 2020)
How to import and export goods between GB and EU from January 2021 (16 October 2020)
New guidance for food and drink producers with ‘geographical indication’ (13 October 2020)
EU TRANSITION (BREXIT)
What does the Brexit transition period mean for your business?
Find out what will happen during and after the transition period and how your business can adapt to change.
ESSENTIAL ACTIONS
No time to spare?
Despite ongoing uncertainty, there are quick essential actions that your business should be taking now to ensure you're in the strongest position possible to adapt quickly and thrive.
SUPPORT FOR EXPORT AND CUSTOMS DOCUMENTATION
Appoint a customs agent to support your business through the EU transition period (Brexit).
If your business doesn't have the right resources to make customs declarations, you can hire outside help to ease the process.
Upcoming webinars, recordings and relevant videos
Get ready for 2021: Trading in the post transition world
Planning ahead to the end of the transition period - update on UK EU talks for traders
“This is an excellent website that my clients will find very useful. As well as being easy to access, it also suggests points for action which are tailored towards specific business needs. This is extremely helpful as it provides direction for business in the face of continued uncertainty and a much needed prompt for businesses in Scotland to prepare for Brexit.”
Jamie Kerr, Partner at Burness Paull LLP
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