THIS INFORMATION WILL
HELP YOU UNDERSTAND
HOW BREXIT MAY AFFECT
YOUR BUSINESS.
Full guidance is available on gov.uk/brexit
to help you to prepare.
If your business trades with
the EU
There will be changes to UK-EU trade at the UK
border including on customs, tariffs and VAT. Take
the first step to prepare now.
If you don’t have a UK Economic Operator
Registration and Identification number, apply here
to continue to trade with the EU.
Check how imports from and exports to the EU
will be impacted, including tariffs, taxes and
transportation of goods.
Find out about the other actions you will need
by visiting prepare to export to the EU and
prepare to import to the UK.
If you sell manufactured goods
There may be new rules you need to comply with.
Check regulatory requirements for UK and
EU markets, including labelling, approvals
and testing.
If you provide services or operate
in the EU
There may be new rules you need to comply with
if you operate in EU/EEA countries or Switzerland.
This will depend on the sector and country you
operate in, and could affect your business if:
› you have a branch(es) and subsidiaries in the EU
› you operate in a service sector within the EU
› you’re planning a merger with an EU company
› you or your employees travel to EU/EEA
countries or Switzerland for business
› you or your employees provide services in a
regulated profession in the EU/EEA/Switzerland
Check regulations for the countries your
business operates in, including visa
requirements. These changes could affect
your business.
If you transfer personal data into
the UK
There may be changes to how you send or
receive personal data from international partners,
including in the EEA.
Check what you need to do by visiting using
personal data after Brexit on GOV.UK.
If you employ EU citizens
You will still be able to employ EU citizens as you
do now and be required to conduct the same right
to work checks.
Read the Employer Toolkit on GOV.UK for
advice and guidance.
If you hold intellectual property
There may be changes that affect copyright,
patents, designs and trademarks.
Familiarise yourself with these changes if your
business uses or relies on intellectual property
protection.
Read IP and Brexit: The Facts for full
information from the Intellectual Property
Office.
Visit gov.uk/brexit for more information
and to sign up for regular updates.
If you receive European funding
The government has guaranteed EU-funded
programmes up to the end of 2020.
Find out about a specific fund, visit
European and domestic funding after Brexit
on GOV.UK.
Get ready for Brexit tool
The checker tool will help you make detailed
plans based on the profile of your business.
Step 1 Visit Get ready for Brexit
checker on GOV.UK
Step 2 Answer some simple questions
about your business
Step 3 Read the actions to take that are
relevant to your business and sign
up for email alerts to stay updated
ADDITIONAL HELP
AND SUPPORT
As we leave the EU, there’s a wide range of
support available that can help your business
thrive and grow.
Search the organisations below online to
find out more.
Further Support
UK Trade Associations
For industry specific information on leaving the EU.
Business Representative Organisations
For support including information hubs and
checklists.
Support in your area
If you are based anywhere in the UK and want
to find out where to get help and support for
your business, explore Business Finance and
Support on GOV.UK.
Help to Export
Visit GREAT.gov.uk for comprehensive export
advice, trade finance and live market opportunities
for small or mid-sized businesses interested in or
currently selling internationally.
Help to Grow
British Business Bank Finance Hub
For help understanding the finance options
available to grow your business. Take a look at
their Business Finance Guide.
Local Growth Hubs
For free and impartial support and advice if you’re
operating in England search ‘LEP growth hubs’.
Be The Business
For inspiration, practical tools and resources to
boost your business’s productivity.
Help to innovate
Innovate UK
For help getting your innovative idea off the
ground.
Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Network
For connecting you to the opportunities and
partners you may need to turn your ideas into
profitable goods and services.
Prepare for Brexit at
gov.uk/brexit
