Events

09 June 2010

This event is now full

To help you understand the Customs and VAT procedures, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in partnership with HM Revenues & Customs (HMRC) have developed this free one day seminar.

This seminar will enable you and your business to:

• Understand Customs and key VAT issues, learning how to get it right first time.
• Be aware of the differences between the treatment of tangible goods and services for VAT purposes when trading with EC and internationally.
• Obtain access to UKTI and Enterprise Europe Network support for your international activities.

The morning presentation includes:

• Import and export – definitions and legal implications of these.
• What documentation to use to declare an import or export.
• The importance of valuation and establishing a ‘value for Customs purposes’.
• A brief introduction to Customs relief schemes.
• An introduction to the three volumes of the Tariff.
• Establishing import charges in the Tariff.
• Classification – how to do it and how to get help.
• An explanation of EC preferences – how they can affect duty rates.

The afternoon presentation includes:

• VAT – the difference between charging on goods and services.
• The significance of the difference between international trade and EC sales.
• What documents can be used to constitute proof of export.
• A brief explanation of ‘Place of Supply’ – how the place where services are carried out can affect the charging of VAT.

Q&A forums will take place after both the morning and afternoon sessions.

Please see the attached agenda for further information.

Venue: Leigh Court, Bristol

Cost: FREE!

Further Information: Tel: 01275 370 849