Ready for Customs Grant: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Businesses trading with the UK can access funding to help cover the costs of customs agents or staff training.
The Ready for Customs Grant is a support initiative designed to help businesses navigate the logistical and regulatory changes involved in trading with the United Kingdom.
Who it's for
This scheme is specifically intended for businesses that are actively trading with the UK. If your business involves moving goods across the border to or from the United Kingdom, you may be eligible for this support to help manage the administrative requirements that come with such trade.
What you get
The grant provides financial assistance to help offset the costs associated with customs compliance. This funding is intended to be used in two primary ways: you can use it to hire a professional customs agent to manage your declarations and paperwork, or you can use it to provide specialized training for your existing staff. This ensures your team has the necessary skills to handle customs procedures correctly and efficiently.
What it costs you
There is no direct application fee to access this support. However, the process requires you to provide concrete evidence of your business activities. Specifically, you will need to provide official documentation that serves as proof of your ongoing trade with the UK to demonstrate that your business meets the eligibility criteria.
The catch to know
It is important to note that the grant amounts are subject to a cap. This means there is a limit on the total amount of funding available per recipient or for the scheme as a whole. Because of these limits, you should check the current availability of funds and the specific cap amounts before you begin your application process.
How to apply
- Confirm that your business meets the requirement of being an active trader with the UK.
- Prepare your documentation that proves your business trade with the UK.
- Determine whether you require funding for professional customs agent services or for staff training.
- Check the current availability of the grant and the specific funding limits.
- Contact Enterprise Ireland to begin the official application process.