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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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SIEL or SPIRE? Are you registered correctly? New update:
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is moving applications for a standard individual export license (SIEL) away from the current system, SPIRE, onto a new online system, Licensing for International Trade (LITE), also known as the Apply For A SIEL Service. …
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Re Licensing systems
NTE 2024/19: Customs Declaration Service (CDS) exports – important information – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) #HMRCcustoms #UKlicensing #MilitaryLicencingUK #SpireNetwork #CustomsLicense #HMRCUK #SpireHMRC #CustomsSpire #MilitaryLicenseUK #SpireLicencing
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New leaflet
Our leaflet says it all. Avoid 10 years in jail; avoid prosecution and damage to reputation… The UK’s Export and Arms Transfer Controls (Export Control Order 2008), plus sanctions, cover British nationals (and UK-based entities) based ANYWHERE in the world, who may be involved in deals to supply military goods……
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Notice to Exporters: Customs Declaration
The HMRC has highlighted some temporary issues with licence data flows between customs declaration service (CDS) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) electronic licensing systems. Please see details from the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202414-customs-declaration-service-cds-exhaustion-in-error-guidance British Export Control is a UK-based export control and sanctions consultancy and training company. We…
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Three shipments released!
The last few weeks, we at British Export Control helped a client get three shipments released from HMRC (NCH) border stops; including HMRC making false claims that their export licence was not valid; if your goods are stopped at export by HMRC, it’s NOT random! Seek help immediately! British Export Control is…
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TV appearance for the Founder of British Export Control: Martin Drew
On 03 March 2024, the founder of British Export control, Martin Drew, was invited to appear on the GB News Flagship show, Farage. The interview explored the ramifications for the UK , should they impose an arms ‘embargo’ on Israel. We have received positive feedback from viewers as far as…
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