EU Exit 2020 - Downloads

The UK exited the European Union (EU) at 11pm on 31 December 2020.

In the run up to that exit BIFA campaigned to ensure that the movement of the UK’s visible import and export trade did not become overburdened by over complicated trade procedures.

BIFA is a neutral body and will provide information to support our members with legislative changes from 1 January 2021.

Further news of the UK's Exit from the EU can be found here: EU EXIT 2020 - NEWS

Dual NCTS system from 1 January 2021 - HMRC

Published: Mon. 30 Nov 2020 - This file will open in a new window or tab.

This newsletter explains why the UK will have 2 NCTS systems from 1 January 2021, the implications for NCTS users and the technical changes to the guarantee reference amounts.

GVMS - Key information for Hauliers - EU/GB

Published: Mon. 30 Nov 2020 - This PDF file will open in a new window or tab.

Arrangements required to enable you to move goods under GVMS from EU>GB or GB to NI from 31 December 20 at 23.00 (midnight Central European Time).

GVMS - Key information for Hauliers - NI

Published: Mon. 30 Nov 2020 - This PDF file will open in a new window or tab.

Arrangements required to enable you to move goods under GVMS from 1 January 2021.

GVMS GB Customer Journeys

Published: Tue. 24 Nov 2020 - This PDF file will open in a new window or tab.

The slides in this pack set out customer journeys for goods using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).

GVMS Transit Landbridge Customer Journeys

Published: Tue. 24 Nov 2020 - This PDF file will open in a new window or tab.

The slides in this pack set out transit landbridge customer journeys for goods using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).

GVMS Transit Customer Journeys

Published: Tue. 24 Nov 2020 - This PDF file will open in a new window or tab.

The slides in this pack set out transit customer journeys for goods using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).

Accounting for VAT on goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021

Published: Mon. 23 Nov 2020 - This file will open in a new window or tab.

This guidance gives information about when you can, or need to, account for VAT on your tax return if you're a UK VAT-registered business.

How VAT will apply for goods imported into Northern Ireland from outside the UK or EU

Published: Mon. 23 Nov 2020 - This file will open in a new window or tab.

This guidance only applies to movements that begin after the end of the transition period at 11pm on 31 December 2020.

VAT and overseas goods sold to customers in Great Britain using online marketplaces from 1 January 2021

Published: Mon. 23 Nov 2020 - This file will open in a new window or tab.

How online marketplaces will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that are sold to customers in Great Britain from 1 January 2021.

VAT and overseas goods sold directly to customers in Great Britain from 1 January 2021

Published: Mon. 23 Nov 2020 - This file will open in a new window or tab.

How sellers will deal with VAT for goods from overseas that they sell direct to customers in Great Britain from 1 January 2021.