GettingYourBusinessBrexitReady Practical Steps

Introduction 2

Review your supply chain and UK market strategy 4 Supplychain 4

UKmarketstrategy,includingcustomerrelationships 5

Understand the new rules for importing from or exporting to the UK 6

AllbusinessestradingwiththeUKshould: 6

Ifyouimportanimaloranimalproducts(e.g.milk,eggs,honeyetc.)fromtheUK 8

Ifyouimportplantsandplantproductssuchasflowersorfruit 9

Ifyouimportfood/drinkproductsorfoodcontactmaterials 9

Forthoseexportinganimals,animalproducts,plants,plantproducts,foodandhealthcareproductstotheUK 10

FortraderswhomayhaveUKVATliabilitiespost-Brexit 10

Fortradersinexcisableproductssuchasalcohol 11

Forthoseworkingintheservicesarea 11

Be aware of possible changes to transport & logistics for goods transiting via the UK 12

Review all your regulation, licencing and certification requirements 14 Forthosemakingorusingproductsthatareregulatedorcertified 15

Forthosewhoneedrecognisedqualificationsand/oralicencetopractise 17

Review your contracts and your data management 18 Legalcontracts 18

Datamanagement 19

Manage your cashflow, currency and banking 20 Sterling&cashflow 20

Banking&financialservices 21

Protect & inform your staff 22 Travelling&Visas 22

Professionalqualifications&licencestopractise 22

Take advantage of Government Brexit programmes and supports 24 AssessingyourBrexitreadiness,businessplanningsupportandadvice 24

Financialsupports 25

Trainingandupskillingsupports 26

Know more about the impact on your sector 27

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IntroductionTheUKisduetoleavetheEuropeanUnionon31October2019.

Asoneofourclosesttradingandbusinesspartners,thiswillmeanchangeforallIrishbusinesses–regardlessoflocation,sizeorsector.

WeareworkingwithourEUpartnersandindustrytoprovideasmuchsupportandcertaintyaspossibleforbusinessestodealwithBrexit.However,thereisasubstantial,andgrowing,riskofanodealBrexiton31October2019.

Thiswillhaveverysignificantimpactsonbusiness,particularlythoserelyingongoodstradedwiththeUK.Thesegoodswillimmediatelybecomesubjecttocustomsdutiesandincreasedrequirementsforpaperworkandcheckswithknock-onimpactsforcashflowandtimelines.

Itisnotonlygoodstradethatwillbeaffected.IfyouhavecontractswithaUKserviceprovidersuchasforpayroll,anodealBrexitwillaffecthowyoudobusiness.

Therearestepsyoucantaketomanagethesechangesandtominimiseanydisruptionandcosttoyourbusiness.

Youcanuseacustomsagenttomanagecustomsonyourbehalf,whilethereisrangeofGovernmenttrainingandfinancialsupportsavailabletohelpyourbusinessdealwithBrexit.

However,thesealltaketimeandplanninganditisvitalthatyouaretakingtherightstepsnowtoprotectyourbusiness.

ThereisnosingleapproachtoGettingBrexitReadyandthereisuncertaintyregardingwhatBrexitwillmeaninpractice.

However,thereare9keystepsthateverybusinessshouldreviewtoseewhatactionstheyneedtotaketobeaspreparedaspossible:

Review your supply chain and UK market strategy

Understand the new rules for importing from or exporting to the UK

Be aware of possible changes to transport and logistics for goods transiting via the UK

Review all your regulation, licencing and certification requirements

Review your contracts and your data management

Manage your cash flow, currency and banking

Protect and inform your staff

Take advantage of Government Brexit programmes and supports

Know more about the impact on your sector

Furtherinformationoneachoftheseareasandthestepsyouneedtotakeiscontainedinthispublication.

TheGovernmentisworkingwiththeEuropeanCommissiononhowtoprotecttheintegrityoftheSingleMarketandIreland’splaceinit,whileavoidingahardborderontheislandofIreland,andwillprovidefurtherinformationtobusinessassoonaspossible.

Supply Chain & UK Market

Strategy

New UK Importing &

Exporting Rules

Transport & Logistics

Certification, Regulation & LicencingContracts

& Data Management

Maximise Government Programmes & Supports

Cashflow, Currency

& Banking

Protect & Inform your Staff

Know more about the Impact to

your Sector

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Review your supply chain and UK market strategySupply chainYouneedtoreviewyoursupplychainstodetermineifyouaresourcingfromorsupplyingmaterials/productstotheUK.

ThisincludeswhereyouuseaUKwholesaler,distributorormanufacturer,orwhereyoumovegoodsthroughtheUK.Youmayneedtochangehowandwhereyougetsomeofyourproducts.

• Reviewyoursupplierandcustomerlists.AssessthedegreetowhichyourbusinessdependsonUK-basedsuppliersandcustomers.

• Talktosuppliersandcustomersabouthowyouwillminimisedisruption–therecouldbeanimpactduetochangesinlogisticsandsupplytimes.

• AssessrelianceongoodstransportedacrosstheUK.TherewillbechangesforthetransportofgoodsbetweenIrelandandotherEUcountriesbyroadthroughtheUK(alsoreferredtoasthelandbridge).ExamineifdirectroutestocontinentalEuropemakemoresenseforyourbusiness.

• Talktoyourlogisticsproviders.Incompleteorinaccurateinformation/documentationwillleadtodelays,whichcouldcostyoumoney.

• Considershelf-lifeandlead-intimesforyourproducts.

• Reviewyourcontractstocheckwhatthetermsoftradewillbeinrelationtocostsandliabilityforclearingcustomsandpaymentofduties.Contactyourlocal ChamberforinformationonIncoterms®,aninternationallyrecognisedsetofrulesfortermsoftradeinsalescontracts.

• DetermineifanyproductsorservicesthatyouimportwouldrequireyoutotakeonadditionallegalresponsibilityforcompliancewithEUlaw.SeesectiononRegulation, licencing and certification requirementsformoreinformation.

• Makesureyouhaveadequateinsurancecoveragainstsupplychaindisruptions.

UK market strategy, including customer relationships WhereyouhaveUKbasedcustomers,orplantogrowyourUKcustomerbase,youneedtoconsiderhowBrexitwillimpacthowyouserveyourexistingUKclients,aswellasyouroverallUKmarketstrategy.

• IdentifyyourkeyUKcustomers.ScheduleregularcontactsandagreeajointplantomanageBrexittogether.

• WorkoutyourplanforyourpresenceintheUKmarket,includinghowyoumanagecurrencyriskandexposure.

REVIEW YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN AND UK MARKET STRATEGY

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Understand the new rules for importing from or exporting to the UKAll businesses trading with the UK should: • Checkwhatnewcustomsandregulatoryrequirementswill

applyforyourbusiness.

• Considerassociatedcostsandchangedtimelinesforyourbusinessandthelikelyimpactoncash-flows.

• RegisterwithRevenueforyourEORI number.Thiscanbedoneonlineinminutes.

• IdentifyCommodity (CN) Codesfortheproductsthatyouimportorexport.Itisimportantthatyouhavetherightcodesforyourgoodsastheseareusedtodeterminedutiesandtaxes.

• Ifyouregularlyimportgoodsfromthirdcountries,considerapplyingtoRevenueforBinding Tariff Information,whichprovideslegalcertaintyaroundtariffclassificationdecisions.

• ConsidertheimpactofRules of Originonyourcustomsduties–thesemayhelpdetermineifthegoodsyouimportorexportqualifyforlowerduties.YoumayberequiredtohaveCertificates of Originaspartofthisprocess.Contactyourlocal Chamberformoreinformation.

• Checkifyourproductsaretransportedusingwoodpackagingorwoodpallets.Ifso,ensurethatthewoodiscompliantwithISPM 15.

• Check with Revenuetoseeifyoucanavailofsimplifiedcustomsclearanceanddutypaymentprocedures.

• ConsidercreatingaDeferred Payment Accountwithyourbankforpayingcustomsdutiestohelpmanagecash-flow.

• Engagewithyourtraderepresentativebody.TheycanassistyouinpreparingforBrexit.

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• Contactyourlocal ChamberforinformationonIncoterms®,aninternationallyrecognisedsetofrulesfortermsoftradeinsalescontracts.

• Engageacustomsagenttohandleyourcustomsformalitiesandcompletedeclarations.Thereishighdemandfortheseservices–actnowtoputyoursupportsinplace.

• Alternatively,buildyourin-housecapacity–theGovernment’sClear Customs programmeenablesbusinessestobuildexpertiseinthisarea.

If you import animal or animal products (e.g. milk, eggs, honey etc.) from the UK: • RegisterwiththeDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the

MarineaswellasontheEU’s Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES).

• CheckonTRACESthatyourexporterisapprovedbytheEUtoexportthecategoryofproductyourequire.

• MakesureyourtransporterorhaulierisinpossessionoftherequiredEUauthorisations.

• Submitpre-notificationofimportsofliveanimalsandanimalproductsfromtheUKatleast24hoursbeforetheconsignmentarrivesatthepointofentry.

• SubmitcopiesoftherelevanthealthcertificatesandanyotherdocumentationrequiredtoanelectronicmailboxatthesametimeastheTRACESdocumentiscompleted.

• ContacttheSea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)tosecureaCatchCertificatewhereyouareimportingwild-caughtfishorfisheryproducts.YoumustgivetheSFPAatleast72hoursadvancenotice.

• Forfurtherinformation,seeagriculture.gov.ie,revenue.ie,sfpa.ie,orcontactyoursectoralrepresentativebodies.

If you import plants and plant products such as flowers, or fruit:• RegisterassoonaspossiblewiththeDepartment of

Agriculture, Food and the Marine.• Ensurethatyoursuppliercansupplytheappropriate

documentation.

• Forfurtherinformation,seeagriculture.gov.ie/brexit,orcontactyoursectoralrepresentativebodies.

If you import food/drink products or food contact materials:• Findoutwhatrequirementsapply.ContacttheFood Safety

Authority of Ireland (FSAI)forinformationonwhatregulationsapplytoyourfood.FoodproductsarecontrolledatthepointofentrytotheEUbytheDepartmentofAgriculture,FoodandtheMarineandtheHealthServiceExecutiveEnvironmental Health Service.

• Forcontrolsonfoodsofanimal origin,suchasmeat,milk,eggs,honeyorfoodscontainingtheseasaningredient,seesectionontheimportoffoodsofanimalorigin.

• Foodsofnon-animalorigin,suchasdrinks,preparedfoods,deserts,bread,cakes,confectionary,foodsupplements,andfoodadditivessuchascolours,arecheckedatpointofimportandonthemarketbytheHSE Environmental Health Service. ChecktheFood Safety Authority of Irelandwebsitetoseewhatdocumentationisneededtoimporttheseproducts.

• MakesureyourtransporterorhaulierisinpossessionoftherequiredEUauthorisations.

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• Forfoodproductsandfoodcontactmaterialsthatrequirespecificchecksatimport,youmustsubmitallrequireddocumentstotheHSE Environmental Health Serviceatleastoneworkingdaypriortoarrival.Alistoftheseproductsisavailableatwww.fsai.ie/Brexit.

• EnsureyourfoodproductcomplieswithEU food labellingrequirements.AllfoodsplacedontheEUmarketmusthaveanEUcontactaddressofeitherthefoodbusinessestablishedintheEUorthenameandaddressofthefoodimporterestablishedintheEU.

For those exporting animals, animal products, plants, plant products, food and healthcare products to the UK:TheUKhasnotyetfinalisedtheirrequirementsforexportcertification.

However,thereareanumberofstepsthatwillberequired.Fornow,businessesexportingplants/plantproductsandfish/fisheryproductsareadvisedto:

• Register with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarinesothattheycansecurephytosanitarycertificatesforexportsofplantsandplantproductstotheUK.

• ContacttheSea-Fisheries Protection AuthorityforinformationonCatchCertificatesforexportsofwild-caughtfishorfisheryproducts.

For traders who may have UK VAT liabilities post-Brexit:• Checktoseeifyouneedtoregister for VATintheUKor

anotherMemberStateasaresultofchangese.g.ifyoupreviouslyusedtheMiniOneStopShoptopayVATdueintheUKyouwillnowneedtoregisterforVATintheUK.

For traders in excisable products such as alcohol:• Post-Brexit,ifyouimportexcisableproductsfromtheUK,you

oryouragentmustcompleteacustomsdeclaration.YouwillalsohavetopayanychargesduetoenablethereleaseofyourgoodsunlessthesegoodsaredestinedforaRevenueapprovedtaxwarehouseimmediatelyafterimportation.

• Ifyouexportexcisableproductsto,ormovethemthroughtheUK,youoryouragentmustcompleteacustoms declaration.

For those working in the services area:WhentheUKleavestheEU,EUlawwillnolongerapplyintheUK.ThisincludesthingsliketheServices Directive,andtherecognition of qualifications,allofwhichhelptosupporttheservicestrade.Therearedifferentconditionsandrestrictionsfordifferentsectorsorbusinesseswithintheservicesarea.However,businessesareadvisedto:

• Consideryourowncourseofactiontoprepareforapost-BrexittradingenvironmentbylookingatyourrelianceontheUKmarkets.

• ConsiderwhetheryouwanttoseekalternativeserviceproviderseitherinIrelandorelsewhereintheEU.IfyouprovideservicesintotheUKmarket,youneedtoconsideryourbusinessmodel.

• ConsiderthepossibleimpactoftheGeneralDataProtectionRegulationonyourbusinessastheUKwillimmediatelybeconsideredathirdcountryfordataprotectionpurposes(seesectionondata managementformoreinformation).

• AvailoftheGovernment supportsavailableforbusinessesaffectedbyBrexit.

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Be aware of possible changes to transport & logistics for goods transiting via the UKTherewillbechangesforthetransportofgoodsbetweenIrelandandotherEUcountriesbyroadthroughBritain,includingthepotentialfordisruptionatports,suchasDover-Calais.

ThisrouteiscommonlyreferredtoasthelandbridgeandisusedbyalargenumberofIrishbusinessestodelivergoodstoandfromtheEUcontinent–particularlygoodsthathaveshortshelflivessuchasfreshfoodproducts.

Post-Brexit,businessesthatusethelandbridgewillfacenewruleswhenusingthecustomstransitprocedure.Toprepareforthesechangesandbeabletousethelandbridgewithminimumdisruptionpost-Brexit,youneedto:

• ConsiderapplyingtoRevenuetoavailoftransitsimplifications,includingauthorisedconsignor/consignee,whichmayallowyoutomovegoodsdirectlyto/fromyourpremises.

• Makesureyouoryourcustomsagenthasthecapabilitytolodgetransitdeclarations.

• Workthroughyourbankoryourcustomsagent/logisticsprovidertohavethenecessaryfinancialguaranteesinplace.Thisprocesscantakeanumberofweeks/monthsandyouareadvisedtocontactyourbankassoonaspossible.

• WorkwiththeDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine toregisterontheEUCommissionTRACESsystemsothatyoucancompletetherequireddocumentarycheckswhereyouaremovinganimalsoranimalproducts.

BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE CHANGES TO TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS FOR GOODS TRANSITING VIA THE UK

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Review all your regulation, licencing and certification requirementsEUregistrations,certificates,licencesandauthorisationsarerequiredfortradeintheEUformanytypesofgoodsandservices.Brexitwillparticularlyimpacthighlyregulatedsectorssuchas:

• Medicaldevices

• Chemicals

• Constructionproducts

• Transportservices

• Financialservices

• Machineryandelectricalequipment

Currently,alotofthislicencingandcertificationworkisundertakenbyUKbasedorganisations.Intheeventofnodeal,UKissuedcertificates,licencesandauthorisationsmaynolongerbevalidintheEU.Similarly,EUregistrationsissuedtoUKcompaniespriortoBrexitmaynolongerbevalid.

ItisessentialthatyoumakesureyourproductsorservicesarefullycompliantforsaleontheEUmarket.

For those making or using products that are regulated or certified:• Checkthatthesewillberegulatedorcertifiedforsaleanduse

ontheEUmarketpost-Brexit.Forexample,ifyouareintheconstructiontradethismightincludetimberproducts,electricalfittings,prefabbuildings,precastconcreteandbricks.

• Post-Brexit,UKNotifiedBodieswillnolongerberecognisedforcertifyingproductstobeplacedontheEUsinglemarket.IfyoucurrentlyuseaUKNotifiedBody,youneedtotransferyourproductcertificationtoanEU-27NotifiedBody.YoucanfindalistofallEUNotifiedBodiesontheNANDO database.

• ContacttheNational Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)formoreinformation.TheNSAIhasalsoproducedanumberoffactsheetscoveringstandards,certificationandtheimpactofBrexitonareassuchasconstructionandgreenprocurement.

• WiththeUKbecomingathirdcountry,prepareforanyadditionalresponsibilitiesyoumaytakeonasanimporterwhensourcingproductsfromtheUKpost-Brexit.

>WhereappropriateyouwillneedtoensureyourUKsupplierhasappointedanEUbasedauthorisedrepresentative.

>CheckthatyourUKbasedmanufacturershavecarriedouttheappropriateconformityassessments,documentationandlegalobligationstocomplywithEUproductsafetyregulationsforproducts.Thiswouldincludeproductssuchaschildren’stoys.YoucancontacttheCompetition and Consumer Protection Commissionforinformationonthis.

REVIEW ALL YOUR REGULATION, LICENCING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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>Ifyouusechemicals,machineryandequipmentmanufacturedin,orimportedfromtheUK,youmustcheckthatthesearefullycompliantwithEUsafetyrequirements.TheHealthandSafetyAuthority(HSA)haspublishedanoverviewandinformationontheimplicationsofBrexitandtheaccessofcertainregulatedproducts,suchaschemicals,machineryandtransportablepressureequipmenttotheEUmarket.YoucancontacttheHSA helpdesk (wcu@hsa.ie)ortheirdedicatedchemicals helpdesk (chemicals@hsa.ie)forfurtherguidanceonthis.

>CertificatesfromUKtestinglaboratorieswillremainvalidbutitisrecommendedyoucheckwiththeappropriateAuthorityreceivingthecertificate.

• Ifyouplantoexportregulated products or services to the UK post-Brexit:>Checkwhatcertificationrequirementswillbeinplace.>CheckifyouneedtoappointadesignatedrepresentativeforexportingintotheUK.

For those who need recognised qualifications and/or a licence to practise: Thereareanumberofjobswhereyouneedtohaverecognisedqualificationsand/oralicencetopractise.Theseincludemanyrolesinsectorssuchas:

• Healthcare:doctors,nurses,physiotherapists,dentalhygienists.• Finance:accountingtechnicians,charteredcertified

accountant,certifiedpublicaccountant,auditors.

• Construction:gasinstallers,electricalcontractors,mobilecraneoperators,articulateddumperoperators,quarrying,thoseworkingwithF-Gases.

• Transport:ManagerCertificateofProfessionalCompetence(CPC),DriverCertificateofProfessionalCompetence(CPC).

Ifyouhavealreadyhadthesequalificationsrecognisedbytherelevantregulatoryorprofessionalbody,suchastheRoad Safety Authorityinthecaseofdrivinginstructors,therewillbenochangeandyoucancontinuetopractiseinIreland.

However,peoplewhogottheirlicence/certificatetopractisefromaUKbodymayneedtotakestepstoensuretheirlicence/certificateisstillvalid.

Betweennowand31October,peoplewithUKprofessionalqualifications,licencesorcertificatesshouldcontacttheirrelevantregulatorybodytodiscussanystepswhichmayneedtobetaken.

REVIEW ALL YOUR REGULATION, LICENCING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Review your contracts and your data managementLegal contracts• ReviewyourcontractswithUKbasedsuppliersandcustomers

toseeifyouneedtomakeanychanges.

• Whentrading with the UK,checkthetermsoftradeforcostsandliabilityforclearingcustomsandpaymentofduties.

• ConsidertheuseofIncoterms®toensureagreementoncostsandobligationsinyourcontracts.Theseareaninternationallyrecognisedsetofrulesthatareusedininternationalanddomesticcontractsforthetradeofgoods.Contactyourlocal Chamberformoreinformation.

• Ensurethatcontractsprovideadequateprotectionsforthetransferofpersonaldatapost-Brexit(seesectionondata managementformoreinformation).

Data• ConsiderthepossibleimpactoftheGeneralDataProtection

RegulationonyourbusinessastheUKwillimmediatelybeconsideredathirdcountryfordataprotectionpurposes.

• ReviewyourexistingprocessesandcontractstoseeiftheyinvolvepersonaldatatransferstotheUK.ThiswillincludesendingcustomermailingliststoandfromtheUK,oremployeedataifyouuseaUK-basedpayrollfirmetc.Italsoincludesdatastorageorwebsitehostingwherethisinvolvespersonaldata.

• Checkthatyourprocessesandcontractscomplywithdataprotectionregulations.DataprotectionandcommercialtransfersofpersonaldataareregulatedattheEUlevelandtherearearangeofmeasuresthatenablesuchtransferstoandfromthirdcountries.

• TheData Protection CommissionhasissuedguidanceonwhatmeasureswouldapplyforamajorityofcompaniesintheeventofanodealBrexitandhowtoimplementthese.

REVIEW YOUR CONTRACTS AND YOUR DATA MANAGEMENT

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Manage your cashflow, currency and banking Sterling & CashflowSterlingandeurovolatilityisakeychallengeforallIrishbusinesses.Brexitmayalsohaveanimpactonyourbusiness’workingcapitalneeds.Toplanforandreducetheimpactsoftheseriskstoyourbusiness,youcan:

• Assessyourexposureto€/£exchangeratevolatility.UseEnterpriseIreland’scurrency impact calculatortomodelthelikelyimpactofcurrencyexchangeratesonyourprofitability.

• ChecktheGovernment’sguide,Currency Risk Management for Irish SMEs,tohelpyourbusinessassessandmanageyourcurrencyexposure.

• AssesstheimpactBrexitmayhaveonyourcashflowandworkingcapital.FurtherguidanceonmanagingyourworkingcapitalisavailablefromtheDepartment of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

• Developacostedbusinessplan,workingthroughdifferentBrexitcontingencies.

• AvailofGovernment supportstohelpmanagecashflowthroughschemessuchastheFuture Growth Loan SchemeandtheBrexit Loan Scheme.Onceyouhaveapprovalinplacefromoneoftheparticipatingbanks,theloanwillbeavailablefordrawdownwhenyouneedit.Applyassoonaspossibleasapplicationscantakeanumberofweekstoprocess.

• Talktoyourfinancialadvisoronthestepsyoucantaketominimiseanynegativeimpact.

Banking & Financial ServicesTherehasbeensignificantworkatthenationalandEUleveltoensurecontinuityofbanking,payments,insuranceandfinancialservicespost-Brexit.Itisexpectedthatthevastmajorityofcustomerswillseelimited,ifany,changespost-Brexit.

Ifyouhaveconcernsabouttheprovisionofanyfinancial,insuranceorbankingproductsthatyourcompanyusespost-Brexit,youareadvisedtocontactyourproviderdirectly.

YoucanalsocontacttheCentral Bank of Irelandforfurtherinformationandguidance.

MANAGE YOUR CASHFLOW, CURRENCY AND BANKING

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Protect & inform your staffAlargenumberofbusinesseshavestaffwhoareUKcitizensand/orstaffwhotraveltoandfromtheUKforwork.

AkeypracticalconcernforbusinesseswillbetherequirementsforsomestafftravellingtotheUKandrecognitionofprofessionalqualificationsandlicencestopractise.

Travelling & Visas ThelongstandingCommon Travel AreawillcontinuetoenableIrishandUKcitizenstotravelfreelybetweenbothIrelandandtheUK,andtowork,studyandaccesspublicservicesineachcountryastheycurrentlydo.

Residencyrequirements,asappropriate,willcontinuetoapplytonon-EUandnon-UKcitizens.PleasecheckwiththeDepartment of Justice and Equalityforcurrentinformationontheserequirements.WherepeoplearetravellingtotheUKforworkpurposes,theyshouldbeawarethatexistingarrangementsforincometaxandrelatedpaymentswillcontinue.Forinformation,pleasevisitrevenue.ie.

Professional qualifications & licences to practiseReviewtheRegulation, licencing and certification requirementssectionaboveandchecktoseeifthisimpactsyourstaff.

PROTECT & INFORM YOUR STAFF

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Take advantage of Government Brexit programmes and supports TosupportbusinessesastheyprepareforBrexit,theGovernment,togetherwithindustrybodiesandbusinessgroups,hasdevelopedarangeofBrexitprogrammesandadvisorysupports.

Thesearetailoredtoyourbusinesssectorandcover:

Assessing your Brexit readiness, business planning support and adviceThereisabroadrangeofprogrammesandadvisorysupportsinplacedependingonyourspecificbusinessneeds.

• InterTradeIreland’sBrexit Advisory Serviceisavailabletoallbusinesses.

• TheLocalEnterpriseOfficenetworkrunsregularBrexit clinicsalongwithanationwideBrexit Mentor Programmetosupportbusinessownersandmanagersofsmallandmicrobusinessesonaone-to-onebasis.

• Forexporters,EnterpriseIrelandrunsBrexit Advisory ClinicsacrossthecountryaswellasaseriesofBrexit Webinarswithinsights,informationandkeytipsthatwillhelpyourbusinessmitigatesomeoftherisksofBrexit.

• BordBia’sBrexit BarometerandBrexit Action Planprovidesinformationonsupplychain,currency,customsandinternationalmarketdiversificationopportunitiesforthefoodanddrinksector.

• Bord Iascaigh MharahasarangeofsupportsforseafoodbusinessestoprepareforBrexit.

• FáilteIreland’sBrexit Response Programmeisacustomisedsuiteofsupportsfocusingonmarketdiversification,training,competitiveness,anddevelopmentofUKmarkets.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GOVERNMENT BREXIT PROGRAMMES AND SUPPORTS

Financial supportsAnumberoffinancialsupportsareavailabletohelpaddressthechallengesBrexitpresentsforIrishbusiness.Theseinclude:

• InterTradeIreland’sStart to Plan vouchers,whichprovideupto€2,250forSMEstosourceprofessionaladvice/training.Businessescanalsoavailofupto€5,625thoughtheBrexit Implementation vouchertosupportimplementationoftheirBrexitplan.

• TheBrexit Loan Schemethroughwhicheligiblebusinessescansecureloansfrom€25,000upto€1.5million,includingunsecuredloansupto€500,000,fortermsofuptothreeyearsandamaximuminterestrateof4%.

• EnterpriseIreland’sBe Prepared Grant,whichoffersupto€5,000toassistexportingclientcompaniestodevelopaBrexitplanandtheMarket Discovery Fund,whichsupportscompaniestoresearchviableandsustainablenewmarketentrystrategies.

• LocalEnterpriseOffices’TAME Grant(TechnicalAssistanceforMicro-Exporters)whichoffersupto€2,500tosupportcompaniestoexploreanddevelopnewexportmarketopportunities.

• TheFuture Growth Loan Schemewhichmakesupto€300millionofloansavailabletosupportstrategicinvestmentbySMEs,inapost-Brexitenvironment.Thesewillhavetermsof8-10yearsandareopentothoseintheprimaryagricultureandseafoodsectors.

Training and upskilling supportsArangeofsupportstoupskillstaffhasbeendevelopedacrosskeyareastoaddressthechallengesofBrexitincludingcustomsclearance,supplychainmanagement,andmarketing.Theseinclude:

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Know more about the impact on your sectorAlotofresearchandinsightisavailableontheimpactofBrexitontheIrisheconomyandonspecificsectors,includingretail,construction,healthcare,tourismandfinancialservices.

It’sallavailableonGov.ie/Brexit.

KNOW MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT ON YOUR SECTOR

• Skillnet Ireland’s Clear Customs Initiative,whichoffersimmediateandfreecustomstrainingtocustomsintermediaries,andtobusinesseswhofrequentlytradewithorthroughtheUK.EligiblebusinessesthatregistertheirinterestwithEnterpriseIrelandbefore20SeptembercanalsoavailofapaymentfromEnterpriseIrelandofupto€6,000peremployeethatcompletesthetrainingtoinvestinstaffingandothereligiblecustomscompliancecosts(toamaximumof€60,000,dependingonthelevelofUKtrade).

• Local Enterprise Offices,whichrunone-day‘PrepareYourBusinessforCustoms’workshopsthroughoutthecountry.TheseareopentoallbusinessesacrossallindustriesandprovidecompanieswithagoodunderstandingofthepotentialimpactsandkeycustomsprocedureswhentradingwiththeUKpost-Brexit.VisitLocalEnterprise.ie/Brexittofinddetailsofupcomingworkshops.

• EnterpriseIreland’sAct On Initiative,whichhelpscompaniestodevelopanactionplanforBrexitfocusingontheareasoffinancialandcurrencymanagement,strategicsourcing,andcustomsandlogistics.BusinessescanalsoavailoftheCustoms Insights online course,whichprovidesanunderstandingofthemaincustomsprocessesanddocumentationrequirements.

• Bord Biaworkshops,trainingprogrammesandone-to-onesupportcoveringareassuchascustomscompliance,sanitaryandphytosanitary(SPS)controls,logisticsandUKcustomerengagement.

• Tourism Irelandtrainingsupportscoveringcustomsandtariffs,currencyriskandsupplychainmanagementtailoredtotheneedsofthetourismandhospitalitysectors.

• Fáilte Irelandtrainingprogrammeandsupportsincludingfinancialmentoring,costandcompetitivenessmeasuresandmarketdevelopmentinitiatives.

Youcanalsocontactyourfinancialadvisor,youraccountant,oranyprofessionalbodiesthatyouareamemberoftotalkthroughyourBrexitplan.