Keep your business moving
Now that the UK has left the EU single market and customs union, doing business with Europe has changed. New rules apply in areas such as trade, tariffs, data, hiring immigration, and travel.
The government has produced a summary document which provides a high level overview of the changes agreed with the EU (“the Agreement”) and how they affect businesses and citizens.
Information about the new rules and how they apply to you
To find out how the new rules apply to your business use the Brexit Checker on the government’s website. The checker asks you questions about your business and provides advice on what you need to do based on your answers and what new rules are relevant to you.
There are also a number of business support organisations that can provide information and advice on how you should be preparing your businesses.
- The Enterprise EM3 LEP and the Solent LEP both have dedicated pages on their website about the transition and also offer a range of support from video and webinars to one to one business planning and guidance for businesses. More information is available on their websites.
- The Federation of Small Business have a Transition Hub designed to support small businesses and the self-employed.
- Hampshire Chamber of Commerce work with a number export/import agencies including the BCC Global Business Network, HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for International Trade (DIT). They can provide support and advice to business in all areas of International Trade development, as well as up -to-date country information and advice on essential documentation.
- Hampshire County Council EU Exit webpages provides information for people living and working in Hampshire.
- As a result of the UK’s exit from the EU, public sector contracting opportunities are now being published on the new Government ‘Find a Tender Service’ instead of being published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Contract opportunities for Hampshire County Council are also advertised on their website as current.
