It is with deep sadness and with heavy hearts that we inform you of the recent passing of our colleague and friend, Carri Marais, after a short illness. Carri joined
In Memoriam: Carri Marais
Category: General
ALVS Guidance: Preventing and resolving ‘no match’ scenarios
In response to the recent issues relating to the Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS), HMRC and Defra have created the following documents. These guides provide technical detail on how to
Short Straits half-term disruption – preparedness messaging
BIFA has received the following message from the Department of Transport which we have been requested to forward to its members. The Department just wanted to get in touch to
CDS Export Migration – Business Readiness Guidance
We are now less than 2 weeks away from the end of the CDS Export migration period. Please see below an update from HMRC to ensure your business is ready.
New Companies House Fees
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
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
