GM Business Growth Hub and VAT IT STREAM are pleased to bring you this online event which will cover:

Selling into the EU no longer requires a Dutch BV, a German GmbH, or a local entity anywhere on the continent. However, the compliance rules that let you avoid having one are changing fast, and several just shifted this year. This session cuts through the jargon and gives exporters a practical, no-nonsense walkthrough of what is required to trade compliantly into the EU in 2026, including the customs and VAT changes that came into force this July.

What attendees will walk away with:

By the end of the session, attendees should understand what's actually required to sell into the EU compliantly without opening a local subsidiary, which recent regulatory changes affect them directly, and where businesses most commonly get caught out.

Who should attend?

Greater Manchester based SMEs already trading Into the EU or interested in trading Into the EU.

Eligibility Criteria

Businesses with a registered trading address in Greater Manchester.

Costs

There are no fees associated to participate in this event.

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