Status Changes

When the UK leaves the EU then the UK stops being part of the single market, and they become different territories.

EU rules are that individuals and businesses should not be treated differently, across intra EU borders. But services may now be supplied cross border so different rules will apply.

Selling Services to the EU

After Brexit, you will be crossing borders when supplying services to the EU from the UK, so the supply will usually be an overseas sale for supplier (UK to EU), and an overseas purchase for the customer (from outside the EU to inside the EU).

HMRC have kindly advised that VAT rules have not changed, but such sales are no longer sales between EU member states so different rules will apply to these sales, for both suppliers and customers.

Make sure you have checked in advance before you agree to do this work.

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/providing-services-to-eea-and-efta-countries-after-eu-exit

Staffing

As the UK splits from the EU then so new VISA’s and work requirements will be introduced. It is your responsibility to check that your staff are still allowed to work in the UK, or wherever you get them to work.

Business Licences & Agreements

Are you, your business and your staff licenced to operate in this territory?

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

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

What about agreements with customers & suppliers? – what law is applicable?

Travelling on Business

After Brexit, you will be crossing borders when traveling to the EU so will need a valid passport, insurance etc.

If you are visiting the EU on business after Brexit then there may be extra restrictions associated with your reasons for travel. Specifically, you may be treated as working in that country, when providing services, paid or as a volunteer, on tour, or even just visiting for meetings or conferences. Make sure that you as employer have checked in advance before you or your staff travel.