Grants available for SME's to assist with importing and exporting

You can now apply for the SME Brexit Support Fund. Smaller businesses can apply for a grant of up to £2,000 to pay for practical support, including training or professional advice to adjust to new customs, rules of origin and VAT rules when trading with the EU.

Eligible businesses Checklist:

• have been established in the UK for at least 12 months before submitting the application, or currently hold Authorised Economic Operator status;
• not have previously failed to meet tax or customs obligations;
• have no more than 500 employees;
• have no more than £100 million turnover.

This grant can be used for training in the following areas:

• how to complete customs declarations;
• how to manage customs processes and use customs software and systems;
• specific import and export related aspects including VAT, excise and rules of origin;