Last Updated on 18/08/2020 by Millie York
This guidance provides support for businesses engaging in new processes under the Northern Ireland protocol.
At the end of the transition period, the Northern Ireland Protocol (‘the Protocol’) will take effect. The Protocol is a
practical solution to avoid a hard border with Ireland whilst ensuring the UK, including Northern Ireland, leaves the
EU as a whole, enabling the entire UK to benefit from future Free Trade Agreements. There will be special provisions
which apply only in Northern Ireland while the Protocol is in force.
Published: 7th August 2020
Source: GOV UK, Cabinet Office