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In our Brexit podcast series we’ll discuss the key issues and practical steps businesses should take now that a deal in in place.
Brexit and beyond
In this Brexit episode; Alistair Shaw – Partner, Corporate Tax, Sunil Parmar -Director, Indirect Tax and David Yewdall – Partner, Employment Tax, discuss the key issues and practical steps businesses should take now that a deal is in place.
S&W Sessions: Brexit Webinar
Please join us for our S&W Sessions Brexit webinar on 20 January 2021 to understand how Brexit and the trade agreement will impact your business and what you should be doing now to ensure compliance in a post Brexit era.
We will be covering the potential Indirect Tax (VAT and Customs Duties), Employment Tax and Corporation Tax issues relating to Brexit as well as what this means for inward investment into the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How has Brexit affected my business?
The UK/EU trade deal has provided some much-needed clarity on the impact of Brexit. The key tax areas to focus on are indirect tax (Value Added Tax (VAT) and Customs Duty), employment tax and corporation tax. Our dedicated Brexit hub explains the top ten actions businesses should take to ensure they are in the best position to do business in both the UK and the EU.
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2. How has Brexit changed my business’s VAT obligations?
Your business may need to register for VAT in EU member states where it was not previously registered. Some EU member states also require businesses to appoint a fiscal representative, who not only assists with local VAT compliance but also has joint and several liability for the VAT debts of the supplier. These services can be costly and it can be difficult to find a VAT adviser willing to act in this capacity.
There are also specific implications for importers, finance and insurance businesses and suppliers of e-services.
Visit our Brexit hub to view our latest insights and analysis.
3. How has Brexit affected my business’s customs obligations?
Businesses that historically moved goods around the EU but did not import into or export from non-EU countries are likely to face significantly greater customs compliance obligations now that the transition period has ended. Businesses not established in the country they are importing to or exporting from will need to appoint an indirect customs agent to declare the goods for import/export.
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4. How has Brexit changed my business’s social security obligations?
The UK-EU trade agreement ensures that, generally, social security will only be payable by employees and employers in one country at a time. There are, however, administrative requirements and some exceptions. Businesses should consider limiting international assignments to 24 months to enable individuals to remain within their home country social security systems.
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5. How will my supply chain affect the tax impact of Brexit?
Businesses must review their supply chains to identify the indirect tax impacts. The delivery terms, or ‘incoterms’, agreed with both suppliers and customers are critical in determining the VAT impact of Brexit. There are different implications for ex works (EXW) and delivered duty paid (DDP) agreements. This is particularly important for businesses moving goods around the EU, and for regulated services providers that have changed their corporate structures to comply with EU regulations after Brexit.
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Investment management - Private client
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