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We are thrilled to announce a major partnership! 🎉
British Export Control (BEC) has been selected by the Department for Business & Trade’s Export Academy to present the exclusive Masterclass in Export Control. BEC founder, Martin Drew, will be delivering this and subsequent essential events. This collaboration underscores BEC’s position as a leading authority in UK export compliance. Don’t…
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New crucial update for UK export license applications!
New UK Export Licence Requirement! 🇬🇧 The Department of Business & Trade has just released a new End User Undertaking (EUU) template and guidance for all UK Licence applications. This is a crucial update for exporters, so make sure you’re using the latest forms to avoid delays. For full details,…
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with 3 UK exporters totalling close to £3.7 million…
UK exporters faced penalties for unlicensed military goods exports. HMRC secured nearly £3.7M in compound settlements from Jan-Mar 2025 due to breaches of export controls. Companies paid £10.9K, £431K+, and £3.2M+ respectively. These weren’t sanctions-related. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202508-agreed-compound-settlement-for-breaches-of-export-control/nte-202508-agreed-compound-settlement-for-breaches-of-export-control Had these companies approached us in good time, they may have avoided these fines.…
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Referrals and feedback
Check out this stellar feedback and more on Linkedin.Find out for yourself why we are highly rated. https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-drew-600977124/ British Export Control [BEC] is a cadre of ex UK Govt. and EU export control experts, now supporting Governments and businesses throughout the world in Export Control, International implementation and more.Please contact…
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New Gift for our Established and referring clients.
We’re excited to present our new, bespoke “bolt action sniper pens” as a token of our appreciation to our loyal clients and those who’ve generously referred us! These aren’t just pens; they symbolise the precision and expertise British Export Control brings to every project. Led by Martin Drew MIEx, a…
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Government Notice to Exporters
For more information – please read: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202431-use-of-special-and-diacritic-characters-on-the-customs-declaration-service-cds/nte-202431-use-of-special-and-diacritic-characters-on-the-customs-declaration-service-cds–2 This has been an ongoing issue. Special characters include, but are not limited to: % _ { } [ ] # Diacritic characters include, but are not limited to: é – accent acute è – accent grave ê – circumflex ë – umlaut…
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Voluntary Declarations and Fines.
Latest monthly fines for those submitting voluntary declarations to HMRC for export control errors: £1.4 million in September. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202428compound-settlement-for-breaches-of-export-control-august-2024/266de0dc-bd25-4ecb-a976-5180143e7a75 Introduction In August and September 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued compound settlement offers to 3 UK exporters worth £1.9 million. These settlements relate to unlicensed exports of Military listed…
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Is your Shipper/Freight agent, a ‘HMRC informant’?
We have recently been assisting a client whose exported goods were stopped by Border Force. As a result, Department of Business & Trade ruled the goods required an export licence & Border Force seized the goods; the trader repeatedly explained that the goods did not require an export licence, but…
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Why a UK Export Specialist?
People need UK export control consultant specialists for a variety of reasons, all stemming from the complexities and potential pitfalls of international trade: 1. Navigating Complex Regulations: 2. Minimizing Risks: 3. Optimizing Export Operations: 4. Specific Situations: In essence, UK export control consultant specialists provide peace of mind by ensuring…
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AI in research: mind-blowing.
With the power of AI and use increasing in multiple sectors; as a test, the founder of British Export Control was researched just via Google Gemini. Question: Who is Martin Drew MIEx, the Export Consultant? Answer: Martin Drew MIEx, the Export Consultant, is a highly experienced professional in the field…
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