Free Workshops - Prepare Your Business for Brexit

Each of the 31 Local Enterprise Offices across the country are running one-day customs training workshops called Prepare Your Business for Customs. They are free, short and informative, and designed for any business, in any sector.

At the clock ticks - the UK could leave the EU’s Customs Union and Single Market on October 31st so you need to be ready.

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The workshops will provide you with the information you need to manage the potential impact of Brexit. They will help to advise you on;

• What administration processes will be involved in UK importing and exporting?
• What customs checks are likely at borders?
• How can I assess the impact of tariffs on my business?
• Will I be able to make customs declarations electronically?
• What is an ERI number and where do I get one?
• How do I become an Authorised Economic Operator?

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The Prepare Your Business for Customs workshop is just one of a range of Brexit supports provided by your Local Enterprise Office. Very many businesses have already participated in the training. If you haven’t, now is the time to do so.

“All businesses should be looking at the potential impact of Brexit on their business, whether they trade with the UK or not; if Brexit causes a sudden economic shock to the country, that is something you need to plan and prepare for too,” says Oisin Geoghegan, chair of the Local Enterprise Office Network.

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Get Brexit Ready is an On Line Customs Insights Course that they are also providing;

Overview

The online Customs Insights course helps businesses understand the key customs concepts, documentation and processes required to succeed in a post Brexit world.

Who is it for?

It is designed for Irish businesses dealing with customs for the first time.

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What will I learn?

The course will give learners a firm understanding of customs, the implications for their business and the options from Revenue that are available to make the customs process more efficient.

What will I achieve from doing the online course?

The course includes a dedicated section illustrating the key actions companies can take to prepare for customs after Brexit and includes a summary of the resources available to support you.

What will be covered?

• Introduction to Customs
• Importing and Exporting
• Making Customs Easier
• Comprehensive Guarantee
• Deferred Payment Account
• AEO
• Transit
• Get Brexit Ready – What Next?

You can access this course HERE

For other Brexit supports click HERE