GAC Pindar: a step ahead as Brexit looms

With Brexit day looming and with a likely delay until June, GAC Pindar has some important advice for the marine industry and sailors on how to prepare for cross border events this summer.  Given the protracted negotiations in Westminster, it is clear that it is more important than ever to come to the right people for advice.

As an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), appointed by HM Revenue & Customs, GAC UK is a trusted customs clearance service provider.  This internationally recognised quality mark, together with their extensive knowledge of clearing complex goods globally and access to the latest updates from HMRC, means that GAC Pindar is well equipped to help clear murky post-Brexit waters.

In the first issue of GAC Pindar’s newsletter, The Migrator, the team explains the three possible scenarios and how each might affect even the simplest of cross-border movements.  But also, critically looks at what sailors and the marine industry can do now, to be as prepared as possible, whatever the outcome.

“Being as well prepared as possible, whatever the outcome of Brexit, is the biggest piece of advice that we can give our customers.  For this summer at least, preparation will be the key to as hassle-free a season as possible.  There are a few crucial things that can be actioned in advance, whatever the Brexit outcome, for example appoint a freight forwarder or customs broker and ensure that, like us, they are an AEO; register for an EORI number and make sure you have a complete paperwork trail of ownership and UK VAT paid status for any boat and/or associated equipment if you are taking your UK boat into Europe for the 2019 season.  The rest should be plain sailing, but we are very happy to advise you on your specific requirements,” comments Jeremy Troughton, GAC Pindar’s General Manager.

In addition to the many benefits associated with being a trusted Customs clearance service provider, GAC Pindar also uses ASM Sequoia, a state-of-the-art, high performance customs clearance platform that connects with CHIEF and all the port community systems, in this way they are able to process clearances at all UK ports from any office location, as well as provide advice on alternative customs procedures, duty and tax relief scenarios.

Full details as well as the GAC UK Guide to Preparing for Brexit are all available in this month’s The Migrator.  To sign up for this regular newsletter just fill in your details here.

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