Importing goods from non-EU countries?
Businesses that are importing goods need to be aware of the many special rules that apply. Whilst most smaller businesses importing goods will use a courier or freight forwarder,
Getting ready for Customs Declaration Service
The Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) is a computerised service that records the movement of goods by land, air and sea. The system allows importers, exporters
Autumn Budget 2017 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty
As part of the Budget measures the Chancellor announced that the duty rates on beers, ciders, spirits and wine will be frozen at the current rates. These measures will mean that a
Autumn Budget 2017 – Air Passenger Duty
Air passenger duty (APD) is a departure tax levied on most air travel. Each geographical band has two rates of air passenger duty, one for standard class and the second for ‘other’