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 updates

Learn about the new conformity assessment process and how it will affect your business (14 December 2020)

Letters to businesses about new trade arrangements with the EU from 1 January 2021 (10 December 2020)

Find answers to common questions asked by Scottish businesses preparing for the end of the EU transition period (Brexit) (3 December 2020)

How will Brexit impact your supply chain? (27 November 2020)

Unlocking Ambition masterclass

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. 

“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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