Status Changes

When the UK leaves the EU then the UK stops being part of the single market, they become different territories, with different rules and agreements. Also, EU agreements with other countries cease to apply.

UK government has already introduced mutual recognition agreements with many states, to replace some EU agreements e.g. Australia & USA, and is working on more.

For current status see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-trade-agreements-with-non-eu-countries-in-a-no-deal-brexit

Individuals

What qualifications do you and you staff hold? Are they now valid where they/you are?

UK government has put in place rules to continue to recognise EU qualifications, for people already in the UK

But what about the EU? And new secondments? – do check for your staff, countries.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/providing-services-to-any-country-in-the-eu-iceland-liechtenstein-norway-or-switzerland-after-eu-exit#recognition-of-professional-qualifications

Products

After Brexit, there will be separate UK certification from those of the EU. So, first question – where are your products certified – is this EU or UK? Next, do they need re-certifying in the other jurisdiction? Your customer may be able to help with this.

Also, which territories do your current certifications & labelling authorise you to sell to? Will this change? Has the origin changed? Do you need new certifications to continue to trade in these other territories too.

Finally, there is the redesign of labels and relabelling of products for these different territories.

Branding & Trademarks

Trademarks are licenced, and brands registered in a jurisdiction. You may no longer be registered where you thought. Additionally, there may be withholding taxes if royalties are paid cross border.

Business Licences & Agreements

Where are you licenced to sell– does the agreement say EU or Europe – is UK still included?

Do you need to register for VAT in the EU after Brexit?

What about agreements with customers & s