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

Find out if you need an Export Health Certificate (EHC) and how to apply (17 December 2020)

What are Incoterms and how can they help my business? (16 December 2020)

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)

 

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

What does the new process mean for your business?

From 1 January 2021 goods will be subject to separate regulation in the UK and the EU. Find out what you need to do to meet the new requirements.

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. 

Freshly caught crab in Oban Harbour - Image credit VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

INCOTERMS

Find out which Incoterms are best suited to your business' needs.

They will be essential for problem-free international commercial business transactions from 1 January 2021. 

“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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