A recent First-tier Tribunal case confirms that import VAT on goods imported for repair or processing is not recoverable if the importer doesn’t own the goods. Businesses relying…

For many boardrooms, customs is still seen as a necessary cost, but that perception could be costing more than it saves. Businesses that approach customs strategically, using…

ASOS’s valuation dispute with German customs demonstrates that customs issues no longer sit quietly in the back office - they can move markets, affect governance, and demand…

The new BIFA 2025 terms confirm that traders—not their agents—hold ultimate responsibility for customs compliance. This article explores what Clause 18 means in practice, how it…

When a business faces insolvency, every pound counts. Yet one area rarely examined during restructuring is customs duty reclaims. A recent case uncovered £5.1 million that could…

A recent Upper Tribunal decision has made it clear that importers cannot rely on ignorance when it comes to customs compliance. The Kerrie Brennan v HMRC case shows that even when…

On 22 September 2025, the First-tier Tribunal handed down one of the most consequential customs rulings since Brexit — and almost nobody noticed. HMRC’s £4.7 million win against…

Operational teams may feel confident in their customs processes, but overconfidence can conceal serious compliance risks and supply-chain disruption.

Finance leaders often trust that customs compliance is under control - but overconfidence can hide costly errors. Learn how the Dunning-Kruger Effect puts your business at risk.

Customs compliance faces many of the same hidden risks as cybersecurity: low visibility, underinvestment, and high-impact consequences when things go wrong. Here are five lessons…