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This week’s EU exit corner, 13 November 2023

In this week’s EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit. The latest Trader Support Service bulletin is also available in addition to the most recent Cabinet Office Borders bulletin which recently returned from a break. The Minister of State has written to the Chair of the House of Lords Protocol Sub-Committee providing an update the on the implementation of the Windsor Framework (“WF”) and this Committee has recently launched a new inquiry into regulatory divergence and the WF. Miscellaneous updated guidance etc.   The following updated guidance, and publications relevant to EU exit are available:-  Check if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status;  Apply to use Simplified Import VAT Accounting;  CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Exports;  Split consignments: Tariff classification and import procedures;  Known error workarounds for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Apply for an Advance Tariff Ruling;  Data Element 2/3 Documents and Other Reference Codes (National) of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Additional Information (AI) Statement Codes for Data Element 2/2 of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Customs Declaration Completion Requirements for The Northern Ireland Protocol;  Customs Declaration Service (CDS) waiver codes for imports replacing 999L;  Authorisation type codes for Data Element 3/39 of the Customs Declaration Service; and Split consignments: Tariff classification and import procedures.

Nov 13, 2023
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Lobbying success: HMRC extends VAT second-hand car margin scheme deadline to 30 April 2024

Readers will be aware that the Institute has been lobbying HMRC from the beginning of September in relation to the 31 October 2023 deadline for selling second-hand motor vehicles under the VAT margin scheme, where these were bought in GB and transferred into Northern Ireland prior to 1 May 2023. HMRC’s VAT policy team has confirmed to us in a meeting that dealers can continue to use the VAT margin scheme for such vehicles that were in stock on 1 May 2023 as long as these are sold by 30 April 2024. Hence the previous deadline has now been extended by six months. According to HMRC, there will be no further extensions to this deadline thereafter. The Institute is pleased to see HMRC have taken the decision to extend this deadline which clearly recognises the difficulties being experienced by dealers in selling these vehicles in the current economic climate. The guidance on GOV.UK has now been updated to confirm this. Once again, the Institute thanks those members and businesses who provided supporting information to assist us in achieving this result. HMRC’s email message confirming the extension says the following:- “We have listened to feedback from businesses about the 31 October deadline, and have now extended the period that you can use the VAT margin scheme for vehicles you had in stock on 1 May 2023 and have not yet sold. You can now use the VAT margin scheme for eligible motor vehicles that you purchased in Great Britain and moved to Northern Ireland before 1 May 2023 and still have in stock,  if you resell them by 30 April 2024. If you sell them after 30 April 2024, you will have to account for VAT on the full selling price. Find out more information about motor vehicles you had in stock on 1 May 2023.”  HMRC has also asked to us to issue a reminder that the new VAT related payment scheme should be used, where the relevant conditions are met, in relation to second hand vehicles bought in GB and transferred to Northern Ireland from 1 May 2023. The relevant guidance for such vehicles is available here. Should you have any queries in relation to the extension to the VAT margin scheme deadline or the new VAT related payment scheme, please get in touch.

Oct 24, 2023
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Update on VAT margin scheme 31 October 2023 deadline

Our most recent update on this issue set out the discussions which took place with HMRC on 3 October. Since then, discussions have continued and the Institute is now pressing HMRC to remedy the situation given the continued and ongoing economic difficulties being experienced by second-hand car dealers in Northern Ireland in trying to sell these vehicles by the deadline of Tuesday 31 October 2023, in order to avail of the VAT margin scheme. Any further updates on the issue will be reported in the news section of our website. The Institute extends its thanks to those members and businesses who have provided supporting information to facilitate the dialogue with HMRC. 

Oct 23, 2023
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This week’s EU exit corner, 23 October 2023

In this week’s EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit. We also update you on recent developments in relation to the Windsor Framework and the latest Trader Support Service bulletin is also available. The Institute will also be attending the next UK Domestic Advisory Group meeting on 6 November and would welcome your feedback by Friday 3 November on specific areas of concern which arise in relation to the Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Update on the Windsor Framework   Meetings of the Joint Committee and the Specialised Committee on the Windsor Framework took place recently, where the EU and UK reviewed progress and finalised certain arrangements for the Framework’s implementation. According to the joint statement released  after the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee meeting “The Joint Committee took stock of discussions under the Withdrawal Agreement framework since the last meeting on 3 July 2023. The alternate co-chairs welcomed the progress made and reiterated their mutual commitment to continued work to ensure the full implementation of all the elements of the Windsor Framework in a faithful way.”  Parliament also returned from conference recess last week, with debates taking place on the Retained EU Law Bill, and the Windsor Framework regulations. Miscellaneous updated guidance etc.   The following updated guidance, and publications relevant to EU exit are available:- HMRC Brexit communications resources;  Report payments and view your allowance for non-customs state aid and Customs Duty waiver claims;  Report and manage your allowance for Customs Duty waiver claims: service availability and issues;  Data Element 2/3 Documents and Other Reference Codes (National) of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Check if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status;  List of customs training providers;  Making an entry summary declaration;  Apply for a voluntary clearance amendment (underpayment) (C2001);  Claim repayment or remission of charges on rejected imports; and  Moving goods between the UK and the UK Continental Shelf. 

Oct 23, 2023
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Update on VAT margin scheme meeting with HMRC

Last week the Institute met with HMRC’s VAT policy team to discuss in detail feedback received from our members and their clients that the 31 October 2023 deadline for selling second-hand cars bought from Great Britain and moved to Northern Ireland before 1 May 2023 should be extended. Under the current rules, such vehicles will not be able to use the VAT margin scheme if these vehicles are sold after 31 October 2023 meaning VAT must be charged on the full selling price. HMRC’s current view is that 31 October 2023 is still the deadline and dealers should make all attempts to sell these vehicles before that date. The Institute pressed HMRC to consider an extension and also said that if an extension is granted, this decision should be made and announced as soon as possible.  If your car dealer client has not yet sent in supporting evidence to demonstrate the ongoing difficulties being experienced in selling these vehicles, HMRC is still willing to accept such evidence which can be emailed to the Institute. We would recommend that this is done as soon as possible. By way of reminder, the information requested by HMRC is details or estimates in respect of the following:- The numbers of second-hand vehicles dealers in Northern Ireland had in stock on 1 May 2023 that were sourced from Great Britain;  How many of these remain unsold at present, and their estimated value;   How many are likely to be unsold on 31 October 2023, and their estimated value; and   If there is any category of vehicle that may be particularly affected by having a cut-off date of 31 October 2023 after which the margin scheme could no longer be used.   The Institute wishes to thank those members and their clients who have already provided information to support the need for an extension.   

Oct 09, 2023
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This week’s EU exit corner, 9 October 2023

In this week’s EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit. The latest Trader Support Service bulletin is also available, and the Institute has developed a new graphic setting out the key milestones in the Windsor Framework (“WF”). Windsor Framework infographic  In the wake of the WF agreement, traders, and businesses across the island of Ireland need to be mindful of the various changes taking effect over the coming months and years as the provisions of the WF are gradually phased in.   To help navigate this landscape of new regulations, the Institute has prepared a high-level infographic which summarises the key dates and changes that traders need to be aware of in the short to medium term. As further developments arise, members will be kept up to date and informed in Chartered Accountants Tax News. As these changes bed down, contact us to share your feedback and any problem areas which arise which we can then share with UK Government officials.  Miscellaneous updated guidance etc.   The following updated guidance, and publications relevant to EU exit are available:-  Known error workarounds for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Customs declaration completion requirements for Great Britain;  Data Element 2/3: Documents and Other Reference Codes (Union) of the Customs Declaration Service;  List of customs training providers;  Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators;  Internal temporary storage facilities (ITSFs) codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service;  External temporary storage facilities codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service;  4-digit to 3-digit procedure to additional procedure code correlation matrix for imports;  Appendix 1: DE 1/10: Requested and Previous Procedure Codes of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Appendix 2: DE 1/11: Additional Procedure Codes of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Attending an inland border facility; and  How to subscribe to the New Computerised Transit System. 

Oct 09, 2023
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Guide of key dates for the implementation of the Windsor Framework

In the wake of the Windsor Framework agreement, traders and businesses across the island of Ireland need to be mindful of the various changes due to take effect over the coming months and years as the provisions of the new framework are gradually phased in. To help navigate this landscape of new regulations, the Institute’s public policy team have prepared a high-level infographic which summarises all of the key dates and changes that traders need to be aware of in the short to medium term. As further developments with respect to the Windsor Framework arise, the policy team will ensure that our members are kept up to date and informed. 

Oct 06, 2023
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VAT margin scheme meeting: deadline for feedback is today

Last week we notified readers that the Institute is meeting with HMRC tomorrow to discuss the 31 October 2023 deadline for using the VAT margin scheme for second hand vehicles purchased from Great Britain and moved to Northern Ireland before 1 May 2023. Sales of such vehicles after the end of the VAT margin scheme on 31 October 2023 will mean that VAT must be charged on the full selling price. These vehicles do not qualify for the VAT related payment scheme which commenced on 1 May 2023. Today is the deadline for providing us with supporting evidence that many of these vehicles are currently unsold and are expected to remain unsold on 31 October 2023. A reminder of the evidence that HMRC is seeking is set out below.  HMRC has requested details or estimates in respect of the following:- The numbers of second-hand vehicles dealers in Northern Ireland had in stock on 1 May 2023 that were sourced from Great Britain;  How many of these remain unsold at present, and their estimated value;  How many are likely to be unsold on 31 October 2023, and their estimated value; and  If there is any category of vehicle that may be particularly affected by having a cut-off date of 31 October 2023 after which the margin scheme could no longer be used.  We recognise that many dealers may not be able to provide all of the detail requested in such a short period of time, especially the category of vehicle, but any information or evidence to support the difficulties being experienced in selling these vehicles would be appreciated.  The meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss the new second-hand motor vehicle VAT related payment scheme. Feedback on the end of the VAT margin scheme and the new VAT related payment scheme should be emailed to the Institute by the end of today Monday 2 October 2023. 

Oct 02, 2023
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EU exit corner – extension to the Trader Support Service announced and key elements of the Windsor Framework commence

In this week’s EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit. We also update you on recent developments in relation to the Windsor Framework and the latest Trader Support Service (“TSS”) bulletin is also available. Last week it was  announced that the TSS is being extended one further year to 31 December 2024. The Institute has been lobbying for a further extension to the TSS and welcomes this decision but will be considering what permanent supports are needed in this area in future.  Update on the Windsor Framework  Last week HMRC published further details on the Windsor Framework as some significant elements of it began to take effect from the end of September.   From 30 September 2023, the new UK Internal Market Scheme expanded the range of businesses able to benefit from the new arrangements provided to protect internal UK movements, including the removal of EU tariffs. In tandem, the new sanitary and phytosanitary “green lane” arrangements took effect, including the new Retail Movement Scheme for agrifood retail products, new rules to allow plants to move into Northern Ireland and new arrangements to enable seed potatoes to move once again from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. As these changes bed down in the coming weeks and months, contact us to share your feedback and any problem areas which arise.  Miscellaneous updated guidance etc.   The following updated guidance, and publications relevant to EU exit are available:-  Customs declaration completion requirements for goods subject to sanitary and phytosanitary checks under the Northern Ireland Protocol;  Draft Decision No 1/2023 of the Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement adopting Protocols I and II and amending Annex 47 to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement;  Third Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin Agenda;  Using the Trader Dress Rehearsal service;  List of customs training providers;  Making an import supplementary declaration;  Making a simplified frontier declaration;  Making a full import declaration;  Data Element 2/3: Documents and Other Reference Codes (Union) of the Customs Declaration Service;  Receive goods into and remove goods from an excise warehouse (Excise Notice 197); and  Paying additional excise duty for goods moving to Northern Ireland.   

Oct 02, 2023
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Institute meeting with HMRC on 31 October 2023 deadline for second-hand motor vehicle VAT margin scheme – we need your help

Next week representatives from the Institute’s Northern Ireland Tax Committee and a number of VAT specialists from local member firms are meeting with HMRC’s VAT policy team to discuss the end of the second-hand motor vehicle VAT margin scheme on 31 October 2023. We need your assistance in gathering supporting evidence to lobby for an extension to the scheme’s deadline. Read below for the supporting evidence requested by HMRC. The meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss the new second-hand motor vehicle VAT related payment scheme. Feedback on the end of the VAT margin scheme and the new VAT related payment scheme should be emailed to the Institute by the end of Monday 2 October 2023. As advised earlier this month, only vehicles moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland before 1 May 2023 which are sold by 31 October 2023 qualify for the VAT margin scheme; if sold after 31 October 2023, VAT will need to be charged on the full selling price of the vehicle, and not the margin made. We are aware that many second-hand car dealers have significant pre-1 May 2023 stock of these vehicles, which are selling very slowly due to the ongoing inflationary crisis and general economic conditions.   If sold after 31‌‌‌ October 2023, VAT must be accounted for on the full selling price of the vehicle as the conditions for the new second-hand motor vehicle payment scheme, which only applies to eligible motor vehicles moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland after 30 April 2023, will not be met.  The Institute highlighted this issue to HMRC earlier in the month; as a result, HMRC has requested details or estimates in respect of the following:- The numbers of second-hand vehicles dealers in Northern Ireland had in stock on 1 May 2023 that were sourced from Great Britain; How many of these remain unsold at present, and their estimated value; How many are likely to be unsold on 31 October 2023, and their estimated  value; and If there is any category of vehicle that may be particularly affected by having a cut-off date of 31 October 2023 after which the margin scheme could no longer be used. We recognise that many dealers may not be able to provide all of the detail requested in such a short period of time, especially the category of vehicle, but any information or evidence to support the difficulties being experienced in selling these vehicles would be appreciated.

Sep 25, 2023
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This week’s EU exit corner, 25 September 2023

In this week’s EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit. We also update you on recent developments in relation to the Windsor Framework and the latest Trader Support Service bulletin is available. The Institute was also in attendance last week at the latest UK Domestic Advisory Group meeting. Windsor Framework update The House of Lords Protocol Sub-Committee on the Protocol is holding a follow-up evidence session on the implementation of the Windsor Framework. The UK Government has also now responded to the Committee’s report published in July. Various pieces of secondary legislation (set out below) have recently been published to implement the Windsor Framework and specifically the new trade operating model including the green and red lanes for agri-food and retail scheme which are due to commence later this week from 1 October. The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on the new rules for trading with the EU. The secondary legislation published is as follows:- Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Public Health, Marketing and Organic Product Standards and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2023; Windsor Framework (Enforcement etc.) Regulations 2023. Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme) Regulations 2023; Windsor Framework (Plant Health) Regulations 2023; Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 Windsor Framework (Financial Assistance) (Marking of Retail Goods) Regulations 2023; and Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023. UK Domestic Advisory Group meeting Last week, the Institute was represented at the latest Domestic Advisory Group (“DAG”) meeting. The UK DAG is a consultative body designed to enable the government to hear from those most affected by the operation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (“TCA”). The DAG has now established five sub-groups as follows, each of which reports back to the DAG on key issues with implementation of the TCA:- Trade and Customs; Regulatory Co-operation and Level Playing Field; Business and Labour Mobility; Energy and Climate Change; and Nations and Regions. Chartered Accountants Ireland participates in the Nations and Regions sub-group and would welcome your feedback on any issues specific to Northern Ireland. Readers are advised to note that the Windsor Framework is outside the remit of the UK DAG. In November, a further DAG meeting is scheduled to be held in advance of the annual UK-EU Joint DAG which the Institute will be attending. Miscellaneous updated guidance etc. The following updated guidance, and publications relevant to EU exit are available:- External temporary storage facilities codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service; Smart watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets (Tariff notice 11); Transit newsletters — HMRC updates; Register with the UK ID issuer if your business is involved in the supply of tobacco products; Simplified rates for bringing personal goods into the UK; and Moving goods out of Great Britain using transit: step by step. Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators Transit newsletters — HMRC updates Delaying declarations for goods brought into Great Britain List of goods imported into Great Britain from Ireland that are controlled Moving qualifying goods from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK; and Apply to use simplified declarations for imports.  

Sep 25, 2023
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This week’s EU exit corner, 18 September 2023

In this week’s EU exit corner, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit and the latest Trader Support Service and Borders Weekly Stakeholder bulletins are also available. Miscellaneous updated guidance etc.   The following guidance, and publications relevant to EU exit are available:-  Known error workarounds for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS);  Classifying drones and aircraft parts for import and export;  Classifying electrical equipment for import and export;  Classifying tobacco for import and export;  Remote internal temporary storage facilities codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service;  Internal temporary storage facilities (ITSFs) codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service;  Maritime ports and wharves location codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service;  Data Element 2/3: Documents and Other Reference Codes (Union) of the Customs Declaration Service; and  Data Element 2/3: Document and Other Reference Codes: Licence Types – Imports and Exports of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). 

Sep 18, 2023
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