EU Exit – time to take action
Following the agreement of the post-Brexit trade deal, businesses should act to avoid interruption to operations and understand the opportunities presented.
EU Exit - A closer look at immigration and social security coordination
17th February 2021. We discussed the immigration and social security coordination considerations following the EU Exit deal agreement. Our panelists included speakers from Mazars UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
The webinar covered:
- A brief update on immigration changes and the social security regime and how we see companies coping with the new rules
- Considerations for contractual service suppliers
- The distinction between employees and contractors
- Considerations for overseas remote working
EU Exit – Importing and exporting
16th February 2021. We took a closer look at the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on business continuity, supply chains and the new rules for importing and exporting.
EU Exit - What the deal means for your business
12th January 2021. Following the announcement of a post-Brexit trade deal, we held a webinar to discuss the practical steps that businesses should be taking to maximise the opportunities presented by the deal.
The immigration landscape is changing
26 December 2020. As the end of 2020 approaches, we are rapidly nearing the end of the Brexit transition period and the implementation of the new Points Based System in the UK.
The immigration landscape is changing
26 December 2020. As the end of 2020 approaches, we are rapidly nearing the end of the Brexit transition period and the implementation of the new Points Based System in the UK.
Prepare your business for EU Exit
1st January 2021. A discussion on how we do business in the UK from 2021 onwards regardless of whether a trade agreement is reached.
Social security co-ordination protocol
As part of the EU-UK trade and co-operation agreement, a protocol on social security co-ordination applies from 1 January 2021 to all EU-UK cross border working arrangements that start from this date.
Impact on UK B2C sales when selling outside the UK
Following the end of the transition period and the new rules from 1 January 2021, non-UK sellers (both from the EU and worldwide) may be required to register and account for UK VAT on sales to non-business customers in the UK, i.e. “B2C” sales.
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement concluded between the EU and the UK sets out preferential arrangements in several areas including trade in goods and services, digital trade, intellectual property, public procurement, aviation and road transport. The agreement is underpinned by provisions ensuring a level playing field and respect for fundamental rights.
The EU-UK Agreement – the Immigration provisions
The EU – UK’s trade and Cooperation Agreement (‘The Agreement’) was ratified by the UK Parliament on 30 December 2020 has been applied provisionally since 01 January 2021 pending ratification by the European Parliament.
Employer’s right to work checks guidance updated
New guidance has been released to clarify the requirements for employer’s seeking to undertake right to work checks on EEA and Swiss nationals.
Preparing financial statements for the year-end
With the new rules effective from 1 January 2021, businesses must understand and implement the changes required and ensure they are reflected in the way they prepare their annual financial statements.
Narrative & financial reporting disclosures
Even though the clear priorities for companies is focusing on the ongoing economic and social impact of Covid-19 and climate-related matters, companies must still ensure disclosures within their reporting sufficiently address the risks and uncertainties surrounding the UK’s EU exit.
Implications for international private clients
With the UK set to leave the EU on 31 December 2020, there is still significant uncertainty about how the UK’s relationship with the EU will look going forward.
Revisions to posted workers directive effective
Equal pay for equal work, but more compliance for employers
National contact
Catherine Hall Partner - International Tax
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EU Exit – time to take action
Following the agreement of the post-Brexit trade deal, businesses should act to avoid interruption to operations and understand the opportunities presented.