Introduction: Negotiations between the UK and the EU have continued throughout the year and are due to be concluded in the very near future. As we all are aware, from the 1st January 2021 the UK will leave the EU and a new trading relationship will come into play. However, what we are not certain of at this point in time is whether compromise will be found and a trade agreement will be reached. Obviously, this is unhelpful for any business that trades between the UK and the EU because until such time as the terms and conditions of a future trading relationship are known it is impossible to definitively state how trading conditions will need to adapt accordingly, if at all!
Notwithstanding, Everlux have for some time been evaluating and planning for all foreseeable outcomes and eventualities to ensure that when the conditions post BREXIT are known, Everlux will be able to oversee the transition with the minimum of impact to our customers in the UK market. We have received many enquiries directed to us regarding Brexit enquiring what we anticipate its impact will be for Everlux and our UK partners and we have always strived to address them promptly and honestly based on the information available at the time. Given the fact that we are now drawing close to knowing one way or another Everlux will summarise the current position in the most honest and simply clarified manner possible.
- If the Brexit negotiations are concluded with an agreement it is anticipated that there will be no change in the immediate future. As such, everything will remain exactly as before in terms of documentation and delivery expectations.
- If, ultimately, there is a Brexit with no deal agreed then there may be some small changes in how we currently proceed. However, should this be the case Everlux would like to reassure you that is more than prepared to deal with them and all our customers will have no issues keeping working with us going forward:
- If you are a registered VAT company you may have already received a letter from HM Revenue & Customs informing you of your EORI number (UK Economic Operator Registration and Identification). All that will be required is for you provide us with your EORI number and we will deal with all relevant documentation. This will ensure that from your perspective there will not be the need for you to complete or undergo any additional paperwork, documentation or accounting processes. Thus ensuring that the processes to place and receive orders will remain very similar and will be as easy as it always has been.
- If by any chance you have not already received that letter and you are currently unaware of your EORI number you can obtain it simply by following this link www.gov.uk/eori
And that is the ONLY thing that you will need to do: just inform us of your EORI, nothing more! Everlux will deal with all other issues - Simple as that!
However, as we always hope to be a very transparent and loyal supplier, we will tell you, in detail what we anticipate may happen, in a scenario of a "no deal Brexit”:
- New documentation and some new customs controls may be implemented. However, after we receive your EORI number, Everlux and our transport providers – UPS or DHL – will be more than happy and prepared to deal with it and you will not be involved in any additional documentation processes.
You will continue to receive Everlux signs at your address just as you currently do with the administration of the new process managed by ourselves;
- Any additional documentation, bureaucratic issues and controls that result may have a minimal impact on transport and documentation costs. Once again, Everlux is pleased to announce that we will support any cost implications for an initial period whilst we gain a better understanding of what any real cost implications for transportation there may be.
- Everlux products are likely to remain exempt of customs tariffs rates just as they currently do. As such, there is no anticipation of there being any need for import declarations or certification regarding our products nor the company activities of Everlux or yourself. Also, there will not be any new cost on your administrative or accounts side, as invoices shall be classified as today, with no VAT impact.
- Finally, it is also worth noting that should any scenario arise that we cannot currently anticipate or imagine that tears up the scenarios described above, Everlux & Masterlux Ltd has been a registered UK company since 1999 and we can, at any time, start to invoice all our products and services from our UK based company. Thereby neutralising any impact and concerns that you may have.
Hoping that the above has offered some guidance regarding any potential impact Brexit may have and has also served to reassure you that Everlux will do all it can to minimise any impact there may be as a result of BREXIT and that we will communicate to you any changes that may take place at the earliest opportunity.