Brexit: changes for short-term travel and longer-term stays
8 January 2021: As an employer or an employee, it is worth understanding how certain provisions on mobility in the new EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement will affect business activities.
Opinion and news analysis
Brexit: Clarity on social security contributions of mobile workers
Updated 7 January 2021: Following the end of the transition period, workers moving between the UK and the EEA and Switzerland should only pay social security contributions to one country, usually this will be where the work takes place confirms HMRC.
Transition period ends: New UK Audit Regulations
4 January 2021: Following the end of the Brexit transition period, new UK Audit Regulations are now in place, effective 1 January 2021. The major changes involve the qualification of EEA auditors and firms that could affect responsible individual (RI) status and ownership tests.
Data protection now the UK has left the EU: January 2021 update
Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, ICAEW Insights has the latest on how this affects the sensitive issue of data protection.
Webinars
ICAEW presents a series of webinars to help you find out more about the implications of Brexit for your business.
Upcoming webinars
| Date | Webinar title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2021 | The UK and DAC 6 post-Brexit - where do we go from here? This webinar from the Tax Faculty will help if you or your clients have transactions with Europe. Watch the webinar to discover the likely future shape of cross-border arrangement disclosure requirements for UK advisers and their clients. |
No charge for Tax Faculty members and Faculties Online subscribers |
Book now |
| 27 January 2021 | VAT and Customs Duty implications of the UK leaving the EU & ways of generating cash for your business An ICAEW Southern webinar covering two topics: firstly Brexit and the implications from a VAT perspective; followed by an overview of the UK's Research and Development regime (for SMEs), including how businesses can maximise the relief as well as generate a cash benefit. |
No charge | Book now |
| 4 February 2021 | Brexit and audit Learn more about how the end of the Brexit transition period affects auditor’s work, including the impact on risk assessments and practical audit considerations. |
No charge for Audit and Assurance Faculty members, Faculties online subscribers and ICAEW members. | Book now |
| 23 February 2021 | The UK-EU trade agreement - what does it mean for businesses? Webinar hosted by ICAEW Beds, Bucks & Herts, with Ruth Corkin leading a virtual discussion group on the current trade position relating to Brexit. |
No charge | Book now |
| 11 March 2021 | Brexit impacts: Midlands Business Confidence Monitor event Expert speakers will explore ICAEW’s latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) data and add their own viewpoints to the conversation to create a lively and informative discussion about Brexit, its likely impact and how the local economy can move forward stronger than ever. |
No charge | Book now |
On-demand webinars
The information in on-demand webinars reflects the understanding of ICAEW at the time of recording, but things may have changed since that time. You should consult the latest guidance alongside a viewing of these on-demand webinars.
| Date | Webinar title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2020 | Taking the financial risk out of exporting Join this webinar to hear more about export financing and the options available for SME businesses. In this practical webinar we will look at the types of products and support on offer from financial institutions. We will look at the first steps you should take, how a typical application works and current support available from government. |
No charge | Watch now |
| 2 November 2020 |
Brexit: What we know – Labour and personnel issues This webinar with CIPD and Edwin Coe will discuss the personnel and immigration issues that businesses and employees might face through the end of the transition period. Hear from two experts on these issues, and use the opportunity to ask questions on this important subject. Read Brexit planning: how to hire overseas talent for highlights on how the new sponsor licensing system will work and the potential challenges for businesses. |
No charge for ICAEW members | Watch now |
| 30 October 2020 | Customs and VAT post the transitional period This webinar will cover some of the practical points that businesses and their advisors should be aware of in relation to goods moving between the UK and EU |
No charge | Watch now |
Thinking of hiring from the EU in 2021?
Find out how to become a sponsor, who you can hire, and how this affects EU citizens that you already employ.