BCCG Brexit advice and information: The UK has voted to leave the EU in a referendum on 23 June 2016, with 51.9% to leave vs. 48.1% to remain. Brexit due date was extended from March to 31 October 2019. On this page, you will find Brexit related news, links and articles.
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31 July 2020
by BCCG
Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations
Find out what grants you can apply for to get funding for recruitment, training and IT improvements if your business completes customs declarations.
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23 July 2020
by BCCG
Press statement by Michel Barnier following Round 6 of the negotiations for a new partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom
[...] This week, discussions took place in a positive atmosphere, and I want to thank David Frost and his team, as well as the EU team, for their professional approach.
It has allowed us to make some progress:
We had useful discussions to narrow our divergences in the areas of social security coordination and Union programmes.
We made progress towards the objective of a comprehensive and single institutional framework, which must include robust enforcement mechanisms.
And we had good discussions on police and judicial cooperation, even if divergences remain. [...]
Read the full press statement here
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20 July 2020
by BCCG
Brexit: EU red tape could block thousands of British businesses exporting goods and services to Europe
Thousands of UK businesses will be effectively barred from exporting goods and services to the European Union from next year due to strict regulations imposed by member states, experts have said.
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20 July 2020
by BCCG
Gov.UK Guidance: List of customs agents and fast parcel operators from 1 January 2021
Find customs agents and fast parcel operators who can help submit customs declarations from 1 January 2021.
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14 July 2020
by BCCG
The Border with the European Union
Importing and Exporting Goods
Border and Protocol Delivery Group, pls s. report below.
HM Government Report July 2020
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13 July 2020
by BCCG
Event Summary - BCCG #PolitikTalk Series - HM Trade Commissioner Europe Richard Burn
On 8 July we had the great honour to host Richard Burn, HM Trade Commissioner Europe, in our virtual kick-off event of the BCCG #PolitikTalk Series.
In his remarks, Richard stressed the importance of the EU-UK relationship and assured that securing a UK-EU trade deal will be a top government priority over the months ahead. After Brexit, relations to Germany will be as important as it ever has been. Particularly, in the realm of tech and clean growth Richard sees great potential for increased collaboration.
For anyone who missed the live session, please find here the summary of Richard Burn's speech.
Event Summary - BCCG #PolitikTalk Series - HM Trade Commissioner Europe Richard Burn
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02 July 2020
by BCCG
David Frost's statement following the conclusion of the round of negotiations with the EU
David Frost, Chief Negotiator, said:
We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days. Our talks were face to face for the first time since March and this has given extra depth and flexibility to our discussions.
Read the full statement here
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02 July 2020
by BCCG
U.K. Sets Out New Red Tape on Post-Brexit Trade in Irish Sea
Companies exporting goods into Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K. after Brexit will need to file new customs paperwork, an extra headache for businesses when Britain completes its split from the European Union at the end of the year.
Read the full Bloomberg article here.
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29 June 2020
by BCCG
Update: Information for UK nationals on applying for residency status in Germany
UK nationals living in Germany will need to apply for a residence document from their local Foreigners Authority (Ausländerbehörde).
Read the full update here
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26 June 2020
by Press generally
Deal struck on Clearing houses’ recovery and resolution plans
- EU harmonised recovery and resolution plans, their key elements transparent
- Resolution plansfit to bear losses so as to protect public funds
- Effective incentives for risk management
News from the European Parliament
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26 June 2020
by BCCG
Changes to international trade mark registrations after 1 January 2021
International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.
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22 June 2020
by BCCG
BdB calls for progress and clarity in the negotiations in a new position paper
The Association of German Banks’ new position paper sets out its calls for future cooperation between the European Union and the United Kingdom in the financial sector. In the BdB’s opinion, given the stagnating negotiations with London, the only way to guarantee the smooth transition for financial services is through an agreement on a free trade agreement and complementing equivalence decisions.
Position paper on the Future Relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom
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22 June 2020
by BCCG
EU-UK – Das Ringen um die künftigen Beziehungen aus Bankensicht
Die Uhr tickt, das Ende der Übergangsphase rückt immer näher, Anzeichen für relevante Fortschritte in den Verhandlungen gibt es jedoch nicht. Politik und Wirtschaft müssen sich daher auf verschiedene Entwicklungen vorbereiten – inklusive des Szenarios, dass das Vereinigte Königreich trotz langjähriger EU-Mitgliedschaft ein einfacher Drittstaat wird, mit dem es kein Handelsabkommen gibt.
Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel hier
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17 June 2020
by BCCG
"EU-UK NEGOTIATIONS: NO NEED TO PANIC (YET)" - Sam Lowe
An interesting view on Brexit and the EU-UK negotiations from Sam Lowe, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Reform. In his view, there will be a deal, but he is not expecting it to happen any time soon.
Read the full article here
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16 June 2020
by BCCG
EU-UK Statement following the High Level Meeting on 15 June
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, on 15 June.
Read further information here
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15 June 2020
by BCCG
BCCG fordert Verlängerung der Brexit-Übergangsphase
Am 30. Juni enden planmäßig die Brexit-Verhandlungen zwischen
Großbritannien und der Europäischen Union. Aber die Gespräche stecken in der Sackgasse, Großbritannien und die EU beharren auf ihren jeweiligen Positionen. „Doch uns läuft die Zeit davon“, warnt der Präsident der British Chamber of Commerce in Germany (BCCG), Michael Schmidt. „Wenn bis September keine Einigung erreicht wird, ist eine Ratifizierung durch die Parlamente der Regierungsstaaten kaum erreichbar. Ebenso wird es für die Regierungen zeitlich unmöglich, ggf. erreichte Kompromisse rechtzeitig in Gesetzestexte und Vertragsformulierungen umzusetzen. Für Unternehmen würde es chaotisch werden.“
Press Release (English version)
Pressemitteilung (Deutsche Version)
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14 June 2020
by BCCG
UK Government accelerates border planning for the end of the Transition Period
Border controls for EU goods imported into Great Britain will be introduced at the end of Transition Period in stages to give businesses affected by coronavirus more time to prepare.
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22 May 2020
by BCCG
UK Government to publish its approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol
The UK Government has (Wednesday 20 May) published its approach to implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol, as part of meeting in full its obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union.
Read the full document here
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21 May 2020
by BCCG
Spiegel Artikel:"Kanada, gelobtes Land der Brexiteers"
Die Briten wollen von der EU einen Deal nach dem Vorbild des Kanada-Handelsabkommens. Doch EU-Kommissionsbeamte und Experten halten das für trügerisch - denn die Briten wollen mehr. Viel mehr.
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19 May 2020
by BCCG
UK tariffs from 1 January 2021
From 1 January 2021, the UK will apply a UK-specific tariff to imported goods. This UK Global Tariff (UKGT) will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff, which applies until 31 December 2020.
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Professor Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg
