How to get a Certificate of Origin
A Certificate of Origin is an official document that states the origin of goods that are being traded internationally. It shows where the goods were manufactured, produced, or processed.
Category: Economy
Agri-Tech: a call to action…
The farmers of the future will be taking the Agri-Tech sector much further by using robots, drones, Big Data, Blockchain and many other disruptive technologies.
Is foreign exchange forgotten when it comes to international trade?
Tim Sheehan, Director at Southwest Foreign Exchange discusses the importance of currency management
Made in Britain – Making a Mark
British manufactured goods are recognised across the world, instruments of economic wealth and global status. The country has made its mark.
Trading with Latin America; 9 ways to get paid
UK exporters should be aware of the fact that Latin American lending rates are far higher than those faced by companies in the UK
Understanding the costs of importing and exporting
With many costs hitting importers and exporters it’s frequently difficult to understand charges from duties, VAT and fees
Why every importer must pro-actively manage their imports
Your imports are your responsibility. Since the UK’s departure from the EU, billions of pounds worth of imports are now subject to new processes.
EU VAT obligations for eCommerce sellers explained – and what you need to do
Exports are zero rated for VAT so there is generally no need to charge VAT on your export sales. However, when the goods arrive at the border in your overseas market, import VAT becomes due.
Understanding trade remedies is essential after Brexit
One of the lesser-known consequences of Brexit is that the UK is now responsible for dealing with dumped and unfairly subsidised imports by undertaking trade remedies investigations
What are export licensing controls?
International Trade Compliance Specialist, Mike Court explains some of the important considerations behind export licensing controls.