The Institute of Export & International Trade today (5 January) ran a one-hour webinar on what UK businesses need to know about the free trade agreement signed by the UK and EU.
The trade deal was finally agreed on Christmas Eve last year and came into effect when the transition period finished on New Year's Eve.
Valued at £668bn, it is the largest ever trade deal signed by the EU.
Attended by over 3040 people, the webinar covered:
- Rules of Origin
- Customs and VAT rules
- Trade in services - including financial and legal
- Rules for business travel
- Mutual recognition of qualifications
You can download a copy of the slides here.
Presenter
The webinar will be hosted by Kevin Shakespeare, the IOE&IT's director of stakeholder engagement.
Having developed such educational and training programmes as the Diploma in World Customs Planning and Compliance, Kevin currently manages specialist and customs training resources for HMRC's Trader Support Service.
Kevin has worked with Invest NI, Scottish Enterprise, UK Export Finance, Saudi Export Development Authority and is an approved United Nations international trade trainer.
Practical business support
We recognise that businesses trading internationally need help and support, particularly during this time of change.
That is why the Institute of Export offers practical business support through its range of unique membership benefits, including:
Lunchtime Learning Sessions NEW FOR 2021
Taking place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1pm (starting 12 January), these sessions - which are free for IOE&IT members - will deliver bitesize chunks of knowledge covering key things to know in order to trade with the EU
Technical Helpline
To help you deal with any international trade issues you encounter, as a member you'll get free access to our team of experts
One-day online training courses
As a member you will get preferential rates on our extensive programme of one-day training courses.
Business Shield
Business members get free access to our expert advice service with HR, Legal, H&S and Tax helplines and downloadable documents.
Consultancy
The Institute’s consultancy packages involve a dedicated specialist who will support your business, be it through a day’s health-check, application completion support or full project management. Members get preferential rates on all of our consultancy services.
Join today
Membership of The Institute of Export & International Trade is an imperative for any business involved with global trade.
Individual Membership starts from just £75 p.a. while Business Membership packages start from £375 p.a. to get access to business support worth thousands of pounds.