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Access to your EORI information
Access your EORI information and find out how the data is kept
National Clearance Hub responsibilities
National Clearance Hub processes import and export declarations according to service level guidelines
How declarations are processed at the National Clearance Hub
Direct Trader Input imports and National Export System declarations submitted to the National Clearance Hub
Queried entries to the National Clearance Hub
Procedure when the National Clearance Hub has a query about an import or export entry
Trade imports by post - how to complete customs documents
How to make declarations when posting goods from the UK.
Examination of postal packages entering the UK
How and why Customs check postal packages entering the UK.
Importing basics
Thinking about importing? Find out if your business is ready and what steps you need to take
Classifying your goods
Learn how to classify your goods for import and export
Taking lorries abroad
Taking your lorry or bus abroad. The essentials of international road haulage. International authorisations and permits for road haulage. Vehicle documents required for international road haulage . Driver documents required for international road haulage.
Transporting dangerous goods
Moving dangerous goods. Driving dangerous goods and special loads abroad.
Freight forwarding
Using brokers and forwarders. Freight forwarding - moving goods.
Buy or sell a business
Guidance on acquiring a business, considering buying a business, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, selling your business, floating on the stock market and tax considerations when selling
Exporting and importing
Free business guidance on exporting and importing, accessing new markets and getting the right export support in Northern Ireland
Capital Gains Tax when selling your business
Helping you to understand and work out your Capital Gains Tax
Export Controls and licences
Find out what controls and licences you need to be aware of when exporting and importing
Franchising
Buy a franchise. Turn your business into a franchise. How to grow your franchise.
Manufactured goods
Regulations for trading in manufactured goods
Tendering for contracts
Understand how tendering works, how to prepare your business to tender for contracts and present prices through estimates and quotations to your potential customers
Considering selling a business
Selling or closing your business - an overview. Preparing to sell your business. Closing a business checklist. Value and market your business. Identifying, protecting and transferring your assets. Understanding contracts when buying or selling a business.
Businesses in difficulty
Assess your business' performance. Ensuring customers pay you on time. Insolvency: the basics. Avoid insolvency. Individual insolvency: find out your options for dealing with debt. Complain against an undischarged bankrupt or disqualified company director