What construction businesses need to know for no-deal planning

Businesses in the construction industry and related sectors will understandably have concerns about the impact of a ‘no deal’ Brexit on their business and projects. This guidance from BEIS helps members navigate the key issues, from EU labour to materials tariffs and importing, should a ‘no deal’ Brexit take place.

An update from the BEIS Infrastructure and Materials team. This covers information on the following: 

1. The UK’s import tariffs in a no-deal scenario;
2. Customs arrangements on the Irish border in a no-deal scenario;
3. New Prior Informed Consent (PIC) guidance for moving hazardous chemicals;
4. Providing Services to EU and EEA countries in a no-deal scenario;
5. New HMRC guidance on accounting for import VAT and how to get an EORI number;
6. Guidance for UK businesses from French customs authorities;
7. Trade remedies;
8. Preparing for Brexit Webinars on importing/exporting goods, business legal requirements and intellectual property; and
9. Links to updated guidance on the Construction Products Regulation, Intellectual Property and Government procurement.

1. UK import tariffs in a no-deal scenario - The Government has today published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise co