Brexit
What is the impact of current Brexit developments on VAT and customs?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson (PM Johnson) has concluded a new Brexit deal with the EU. The intention was to submit this new deal last Saturday to the British House of Commons for a vote. This has not happened, as amendments (Letwin amendment) have been accepted that prescribes that first all legal arrangements regarding the Brexit must approved, before the EU Brexit deal will be presented for approval. Sceptics fear that PM Johnson will use tricks to finally still achieve a no-deal Brexit. PM Johnson has requested the EU a delay for the Brexit date in his own particular way. Question is whether his request is legally valid. The request does not contain his signature and in a second, separate, letter he writes to the EU that further delay is not in the interest of any involved party. And so the story continues...
