Brexit changes to British laws

Will UK intellectual property law change after 31 Dec 2020?

10 October 2020

On 1 January 2021 there will be changes to the UK’s intellectual property law to ensure the smooth departure from EU IP systems. Make sure you look at the key information for customers and users of IP about how the IP system and the Intellectual Property Office will operate after the end of the transition period.

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. According to one of our clients we will have to include the ‘customs commodity codes’ on order confirmations and invoices. Can you help us with that?

(As at 29 October 2020) You can find commodity codes for imports into or exports out of the UK or EU in the Gov website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/finding-commodity-codes-for-imports-or-exports

What will change in terms of transports and customs? Will it work like when we export to Switzerland, where clients need to have an account with customs or pay taxes immediately when the goods enter country? Will UK citizens/companies need to have a customs agent?

(as at 29 Oct 2020) Click here to read a summary of the rules about importing and exporting from the UK and here to find answers to other questions that you might have.

We also suggest you to check Ital logistics who can act as your Customs Intermediary: https://ital-logistics.com/brexit/import-customs-process/