The SCR Chambers: Sheffield
The way in which UK businesses sell and buy goods from Europe and move goods across borders has changed
The immigration system and your business
By Laurence Keir-Thomas, Senior Associate and Abbeygail Harmsworth, Paralegal, Fragomen Sheffield
Most people would agree that the end of 2020 was a welcome relief, but the start of 2021 is already bringing its own challenges in the immigration world, with the overhaul of the UK’s immigration system. Freedom of movement has now ended
for new arrivals to the UK from the EU. For those who arrived pre 1 January 2021, if they haven’t already applied under the EU settlement scheme, they have until the end of June 2021 to do this. It is a straightforward application that is made via a phone app. Applicants are then granted pre-settled
or settled status, depending on how long they can establish they have been here.
The end of transition... help is at hand!
market. A tangible sigh of relief was felt
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when the UK and the EU signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 24 December. The way in which UK
businesses sell and buy goods from Europe and move goods across borders has changed. And Sheffield Chamber are your local trusted trade partner to help you understand these changes. As an Authorised Economic
t precisely 11.00 pm on 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom left the European customs union and the single
‘Sheffield Chamber has
been inundated with emails and telephone calls asking for guidance’
Operator (AEO), we are specialists in customs compliance for all aspects of moving goods across borders. From following customs practices and procedures to the letter, ensuring international traders understand their responsibilities when it comes to ‘doing it right’ and maintaining compliant documentation. Like other Chambers in the UK network, we
are also an authorised Customs Broker. Meaning that we are able to offer advice and guidance to businesses struggling to understand how the new rules will affect their business, their relationship with their EU customers/suppliers and facilitate trade by completing import and export declarations on their behalf. It is fair to say that Sheffield Chamber has
been inundated with emails and telephone calls asking for guidance and assistance. Many of the questions are the same or similar, even though the products or countries vary significantly. The chief concerns include: rules of origin;
commodity codes; customs procedures, declarations and paperwork; customs processing relief and part processing in the EU/UK; duties
and VAT considerations; incoterms; Northern Ireland traffic, FTA continuity agreements and claiming preference. The list of general questions goes on. Answers to some questions are still unknown, however the Chamber of Commerce network across the UK is a formidable source of information and knowledge. The British Chambers of
Commerce have set up an efficient and rapid facility to harness information. If there is an answer, we will find it and offer an explanation which will be lucid and relevant to specific business concerns.
The EU-UK FTA was agreed in
principle at the 11th hour. The detail is very deep and complicated and will be negotiated, agreed, and published for many months to come. Sheffield International Trade Centre are
committed to supporting business. We will continue to be there to provide support as and when new information is published and agreed.
Brexit Support for Businesses in South Yorkshire Businesses can contact the South Yorkshire Brexit Support Service with any query relating to Brexit. Experts are on hand to provide information and advice to help you keep trading successfully. Call 0114 223 8188 or email
brexitsupport@scci.org.uk. This service is a collaboration between
the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub, Sheffield City Region Local Authorities, City Region Chambers and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
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What does this mean in practice? If you are looking to hire new talent from outside the UK and Ireland and the candidate doesn’t have a family link or are not a recent graduate from a UK university, they will need a Skilled Worker visa. Key criteria:
1. Approved sponsor. 2. Skilled role. 3. English language.
Entrepreneurs If you are an EU national looking to start and grow your business in the UK, the best option for now may be the UK’s Global Talent visa. The Government will soon publish more
on the new Highly Skilled Worker visa. This will permit those with relevant skills and experience to come here without a job offer. Key considerations:
• Talent source? Do you recruit from the EU – can you continue?
• Sponsor licence? can take some time and needs to be done carefully.
• Budget ? Employers will have to pay £199 for Certificates of Sponsorship and the Immigration Skills Charge of up to £1000 per year per candidate.
• Will you help candidates with application fees they need to pay?
If you would like to discuss, please contact us at
Sheffieldinfo@fragomen.com
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