HMRC has said that it has always been the case that as we get nearer to March 2019, preparations for a ‘no deal’ scenario would have to be accelerated. “Such an acceleration does not reflect an increased likelihood of a ‘no deal’ outcome. Rather, it is about ensuring our plans are in place in the unlikely scenario that they need to be relied on.” All the information in the partnership pack is broken down into different sections relevant to each user group, where you can find: • the sections that everyone needs to read • resources to help your communications with customers, clients and members • sections that are relevant to your industry or type of business.
The partnership pack is also available to read as a single pdf document.
HMRC has stated that more detailed guidance will be provided later in the autumn, including specific actions that traders and other stakeholders will need to take to prepare.
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EU Settlement Scheme update 10 December 2018
The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union has set out information for EU citizens and their family members in the UK in the event of a no deal exit from the EU.
Although there is no legal obligation for employers to communicate the EU Settlement Scheme to their employees, you may wish to signpost the information that the Government is providing.
The UK Government:
• Confirms that if there is no deal, the EU Settlement Scheme will continue to be implemented, enabling EU citizens and their family members living in the UK by 29 March 2019 to secure their status and continue to be able to work, study, and access benefits and services in the UK on the same basis after we exit the EU as they do now. The scheme will be fully open by 30 March 2019 as planned. • Confirms that the Home Office will continue to look to grant status rather than refuse and in line with the UK commitment to be more generous in certain respects than the draft Withdrawal Agreement, a person will not be refused status under the EU Settlement Scheme because, for example, they are not economically active or they do not hold comprehensive sickness insurance.
There would be some changes to the EU Settlement Scheme if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, and further details are set out in the policy document. In particular, as there will be no agreed implementation period, the application deadline will be brought forward to 31 December 2020.
No action needs to be taken for now. The EU Settlement Scheme will be fully open by 30 March 2019.
Further information about the scheme can be found on GOV.UK - Settled and pre-settled status for EU citizens and their families.
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EU Exit update from HMRC 11 December 2018
HMRC has published its latest letter on GOV.UK to help businesses that trade with the EU get ready to deal with customs in the unlikely event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March 2019.
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
Payroll: need to know
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