Why you may find yourself trading under WTO rules despite the Brexit deal

Negotiations between the UK and EU on our post-Brexit transition period trading relationship with the EU from 1st January 2021 concluded on 24th December 2020 with the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (“the Agreement”). The “no tariffs and no trade barriers” headline basis of the Agreement is, however, conditional. If…

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Exports of Scottish food and drink grow

Today (Monday 25 January), Scots across the world will be celebrating Burns Night with a hearty serving of haggis, thanks to the rise in exports from Scotland’s largest producer of the iconic dish to key Free-Trade Agreement markets including Singapore and Canada. Macsween of Edinburgh, which produces a range of…

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Scottish government sets out inward investment plan

The Scottish government has laid out its ambitions to be a leading destination for inward investment, identifying nine areas that could drive economic growth in the coming years. The evidence-led plan aims to match existing strengths in terms of sectors, assets and people with current and projected global investment flows.…

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Jet2 expands Edinburgh offering

32 sunshine destinations now available Passengers will be able to choose from a total of 32 sunshine destinations with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays after the airline expanded its summer offering from Edinburgh Airport. Three new Greek routes to Skiathos, Santorini and Preveza have been added for summer 2022, each with a…

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Rules of origin for goods moving between the UK and EU

The rules of origin requirements for the most important provisions that your business needs to understand and comply with, under the UK’s deal with the EU. Documents The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA): detailed guidance on the rules of origin This document provides detailed guidance on the rules of origin…

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Claiming preferential rates of duty between the UK and EU

How to claim preferential rates of duty on goods covered in the UK’s deal with the EU and how to declare goods imported into the UK on your import declaration. From 1 January, if your goods originate in the EU or UK, you may be able to claim a preferential…

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Exciting Opportunity – We’re recruiting for a Customs Declarations Agent

We are looking to recruit a full time Customs Declarations Agent / Certification Documentation Agent to join our busy Customs Declaration team. The role involves completing import and export customs entries on behalf of our customers who rely on our skilled team for guidance and advice and to make sure…

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Brexit: 24 days – 24 huge unanswered business questions

With negotiations between the UK and EU once again at a decision point – and with just 24 days to go until the end of the Brexit transition period – the latest analysis by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that businesses still have insufficient official information available in 24 critical areas, undermining their ability to prepare for change…

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EU Representative Service: Shepherd and Wedderburn

From 1 January 2021, when the Brexit transition period comes to an end, UK-based data controllers and processors offering goods or services to citizens in the European Economic Area (EEA) will need to have an EU Representative in place. To assist clients in meeting this requirement, Shepherd and Wedderburn offer…

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Virtual trade mission connects eight Scottish businesses with Pacific North West region, USA

Despite the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Scottish organisations have continued to show an interest in entering new overseas markets. The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce received fifteen applications for its latest virtual trade mission to Pacific North West, USA, with eight businesses taking part from 1st – 3rd December,…

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