BIFA has been advised that Companies House increased some of its fees on 1 May 2024. Companies House fees are set on a cost recovery basis. This means their fees
New Companies House Fees
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CDS Exports – Large MUCR Best Practice Document
In response to concerns raised by a number of traders who experienced slower than normal processing times in CDS Export, HMRC has drafted a useful guidance which provides instructions on
Important Information on Dangerous Good Regulations
We have been contacted by FIATA on behalf of IATA regarding Dangerous Goods certificates. Please refer to the important message below Ensure that your Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Certificates are
IATA Scam Message Warning
Some of our members are receiving scam messages related to CASS non-payments. These can usually be spotted by an irregular email address used. An example of a typical scam message
Clock is ticking on Customs Migration
Earlier this week, BIFA hosted a well attended webinar to emphasise the fast approaching deadline for migrating Customs entries for all exports from HMRC’s Customs Handling of Import and Export
Northern Ireland Parcel Movement Update – UK Carrier Scheme is Live
HMRC has published guidance for traders moving parcels between Great Britain and Northern Ireland Please see the below link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sending-parcels-between-great-britain-and-northern-ireland?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=d6c46961-137c-47b8-bafd-7803e7d633f4&utm_content=daily In addition, the Government announced the launch
CDS Update & Declaration Completion Instructions
Please be advised of a planned Customs Declaration Service update scheduled on the 10th May 2024. To assist the trade, HMRC has shared a document listing the changes planned to
HMRC | NCTS 5 Webinar Invite
In preparation for NCTS 5, HMRC is hosting a series of webinars to assist traders with important information required before the transition. As you may be aware, the New Computerised
DfT | £1.8 Million Boost for Innovation to Decarbonise Freight
Today (Wednesday 1 May), Roads Minister Guy Opperman is launching the third year of the £7 million Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator to deliver innovative tech across the industry to decarbonise
BIFA Launches Digital Annual Report for 2023
In a bid to reduce paper usage, the BIFA annual report will no longer be printed, and will instead be available to read on the BIFA website. To view the
HMRC Update – CDS Export Departure/Arrival Messaging
Following numerous requests from the trade, HMRC has issued a letter to CDS users with clarification related to the ‘assumed departure’ status. Please click here to find the HMRC letter
Single Trade Window – User Research Invite
HMRC invites users to take part in testing the STW service to help optimise the functionality and learn from “real world” user experiences The first version of the Single Trade
