vFINAL- 2023 02 27 - Command Paper 1245 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

This is an important update for our members and friends in the UK, Northern Ireland and Europe. Trade between Northern Ireland and the UK will have a green lane. Trade with the EU will be subject to normal 3rd country processing.  Note significant changes to VAT including savings opportunities in Northern Ireland. 

wtoi_01mar23_e.pdf

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