Businesses urged to get Brexit ready
With two months to go to the Brexit deadline on October 31, businesses are reminded that there is a wealth of information available on gov.ie/Brexit.
Galway TD Hildegarde Naughton said: “Brexit is less than 10 weeks away. In the midst of this uncertainty it is imperative that Galway companies take immediate action to mitigate the potential risks and position themselves to take advantage of the opportunities.
“I strongly urge business locally to ensure they check the wealth of information available on gov.ie/Brexit and avail of the range of supports which are available to help Galway businesses get through what may be a very difficult period ahead.
“My Fine Gael colleagues in Government have been working very hard to ensure we are as prepared as possible for the different possible Brexit scenarios.
“A practical step all businesses can take immediately is to ensure they have an EORI number. An EORI number is a European Union registration and identification number for businesses which undertake the import or export of goods into or out of the EU.
“The Government is again appealing to a number of sectors of concern to engage. I strongly urge all businesses operating locally to take immediate steps to make sure their needs are catered for,” Deputy Naughton said.
There are nine steps that businesses, large and small, can do now:
- Understand the new rules for UK importing and exporting.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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