Businesses urged to ensure they are prepared for Brexit

Businesses in Bridgend county borough are being urged to ensure they are prepared for Brexit.

For businesses and citizens there will be new rules from January 1, 2021 as the Brexit transition period ends.

The UK Government has set up an online checker questionnaire for businesses to receive an immediate personalised list of actions.

Complete the Check, Change, Go checker 

Despite the lack of clarity around a Brexit deal there is still certain things businesses can do by taking that first step and checking their supply chain and asking their supplier to do the same.

Advice and support is available both at a local authority and government level.

Bridgend County Borough Council leader Huw David

To find out what you need to do to prepare your business during the transition period visit the UK Government website.

It’s important for businesses and residents to act if you’re:

• importing goods from the EU
• exporting goods to the EU
• moving goods to or from Northern Ireland
• travelling to the EU
• living and working in the EU
• staying in the UK if you’re an EU citizen

The Business Wales Brexit Portal provides updates and links to information and actions to help businesses think about what they need to do to prepare for future changes.

Business Wales offers a single point of contact for businesses and entrepreneurs to advice and support from public, private and voluntary sectors. For further information visit the Brexit Portal (External link - Opens in a new tab or window) or call 0300 060 3000.