Manage Brexit
There are new rules for businesses from 1 January 2021.
VisitBritain/John Finney
The UK has left the EU single market and customs union and there are new rules for businesses from 1 January 2021.
Top resources
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Actions you need to take
Use the free Government tool to get a personalised list of actions for your business and find the latest announcements that may affect you.
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Guidance for the tourism sector
Specific guidance for the tourism sector on Gov.uk, including employees, data and services.
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Hiring staff from the EU
From 1 January 2021, you will need to register as a licensed sponsor to hire eligible people from outside the UK.
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Sign up for email updates
Register for email updates from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Key Government guidance
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Guidance for the tourism sector from January 2021
Specific guidance for the tourism sector on Gov.uk, including employees, data and services.
VisitBritain/Craig Derrick
Actions you need to take
Use the free Government tool to get a personalised list of actions for your business and find the latest announcements that may affect you.
Guidance for arts, heritage and culture sectors
Use the 7-point checklist to understand what you need to do before 1 January 2021 if you work in the arts, heritage and culture sectors.
Hiring staff from the EU
From 1 January 2021, you will need to register as a licensed sponsor to hire eligible people from outside the UK.
Importing goods from the EU
Businesses will need to complete certain actions to continue importing from EU countries from 1 January 2021.
Business webinars
Watch free webinars to help you check the new rules and understand the actions to take.
Guidance on importing and exporting plants
How to trade in plants and plant products, including trees, inside and outside the EU from 1 January 2021.
Sign up for email updates
Register for email updates from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Food and drink labelling changes
How food and drink producers, manufacturers, retailers and suppliers must change labels from 1 January 2021.
Using personal data in your business from 1 January 2021
What action you need to take regarding data protection and data flows with the EU/EEA after the end of the transition period.
Business Support Helpline
The Business Support Helpline can help you identify the actions you need to take: 0800 998 1098.
Explainer videos
Register for a series of new, on-demand videos to find out more about 18 topics, including hiring overseas staff, data and operating online.
Grants to help SME businesses new to importing or exporting
The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice.
The EU Settlement Scheme during COVID-19
If your employees are struggling to complete paperwork or meet the necessary conditions to stay in the UK due to COVID-19, the following Home Office guidance explains what they need to do.
Guidance for EUSS applicants
What EUSS applicants need to do if their application has been affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Guidance on documentation
Guidance for applicants on documentation issued under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 who have been affected by COVID-19.
Guidance for Turkish ECAA applicants
What Turkish ECAA applicants need to do to apply for leave if they have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Other guidance
FSB guidance
The FSB’s Transition Hub is designed to support small businesses and the self-employed understand and prepare for the end of the transition period.
Data Protection at the end of the transition period
Guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office on managing data from 1 January 2021.
UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Summary
An overview of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
