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What information is required in a Supplementary Declaration?
An overview of the information you'll need to provide in a Supplementary Declaration.
Supplementary Declarations
An overview of Supplementary Declarations used in accounting for European Union trade.
Changes to Intrastat from 1 January 2022
Intrastat threshold notification and new requirements for dispatches.
What is Intrastat and who has to make returns?
Work out whether you're required to complete an Intrastat return.
How and when do I submit my Intrastat return?
Guidance on completing the Intrastat return.
Why is Intrastat important?
How returning complete, accurate and timely Intrastat data can benefit your business.
Penalties for late or inaccurate Supplementary Declarations
Penalties incurred for failing to return complete, accurate and timely Intrastat Supplementary Declarations.
6 tips for a successful joint venture
Six tips for setting up a successful joint venture, negotiating JV agreements and overcoming common problems that cause joint ventures to fail.
Sign up for the Trader Support Service to move goods into and out of Northern Ireland
Free training and support for businesses for customs processes when moving goods into and out of Northern Ireland.
Types of bank finance for businesses
Sources of short- and long-term bank finance for businesses, including overdrafts, bridging finance and mortgages.
Advantages and disadvantages of bank loans
What loans are, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to know when they are suitable for your business' needs.
Where to look for a bank loan
Potential lenders for a business bank loan and how to secure a loan and get the best deal.
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
Is your business ready for bank financing?
Even before seeking finance, you need to be clear in your own mind about why you need it, and how much.
Get proof of origin for your goods
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
Advantages and disadvantages of overdrafts
The flexibility, advantages, drawbacks and costs of using an overdraft facility.
Providing a guarantee for your loan
How loan guarantees can help you secure funding, and details of personal and limited liability.
Check your goods meet the rules of origin
Rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify those which qualify for lower or nil Customs Duty.
Prepare to raise finance
What you can do to prepare your business to raise finance
Trading under WTO rules
How to trade with other countries if there is no UK trade agreement.