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VAT 0% when exporting from the UK - when zero rating can be applied
The application of VAT rate 0% for exports from the UK requires that certain conditions are met and that the correct evidence of export is available.
Goods in luggage and VAT and customs clearance in the UK - what you need to know
Goods in luggage does not mean no VAT or customs clearance - when exporting commercially to the UK, everything has to be declared, and the wrong import model can result in a VAT adjustment even months later.
Importer - a decision that has a real impact on costs and risks
Importer status is not a formality - it is a decision that directly affects costs, VAT and regulatory risks.
Entering the UK market: where to REALLY start
Before you send your first pallet to the UK, make sure your sales, VAT and import model is set up correctly from the start.
ICS2 comes into force on 31 December 2025 – prepare your logistics now
ICS2 comes into force on 31 December 2025 – new obligations for carriers in GB–NI and GB–EU traffic mean more data before dispatch, and lack of preparation may result in delays and detention of goods.
"The digitalisation of billing is already a fact. 2026 will bring the next step - but whoever waits until 2026 is too late."
Digitisation of billing in the UK is not the future - it is the present. Companies that are only planning to prepare for the changes in 2026 are already a step behind the market. In an interview with Grazyna Jaworska, Managing Director at J. Dauman Logistics, we explain how to build MTD, CDS and PVA compliant processes before digital transformation becomes a chore.
Join the J.Dauman Logistics team!
Join J.Dauman Logistics! We are looking for a Junior Customs Agent who wants to grow in an international environment and gain experience both in Poland and the UK.
What is the transit procedure (Transit)?
Transit, also known as Common Transit, is a customs procedure that allows the movement of goods between two points in the customs territory or between different customs territories.
New UK-EU border crossing rules from October 2025
From 12 October 2025. The European Union is introducing the Entry/Exit System (EES), a new electronic registration system for non-EU travellers, including UK citizens. It will replace the existing passport stamping and change the way border controls are carried out across the Schengen area.
Goods Movement Reference (GMR) - what is it and when is it required?
Since the introduction of new border controls between the UK and the EU, hauliers and exporters have had to use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) system. Central to this is the Goods Movement Reference (GMR) number, which links all customs documents - and failure to do so risks serious delays or detention of goods.
