COVID-19 update – 9 October – Customs training scheme extended

The government has extended the grant-funded customs training until 30 June 2021 along with making further funding available.

These grants present funding for training that gives employees with skills to:

• Complete customs declarations or other declarations required to complete customs processes in the UK or EU (such as safety and security declarations).
• Manage customs processes and use customs software and systems.

Applications for the grant can be made by a business based in, or with a branch in, the UK up until the 30 June 2021.

The idea behind this scheme is to prepare businesses for the changes to the way goods are moved between the UK and the EU. More specifically it will help businesses fill current customs knowledge gaps, increase compliance, identify and take the necessary steps now to be prepared for 1 January 2021.

The grant will give you up to 100% of the actual costs of externally-provided training for your employees, up to a limit of £1,500 for each employee on the course.

It will also cover the cost of training you run internally, up to a limit of £250 for each employee on the course.

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