We’re your gateway to international trade, providing a unique combination of expert knowledge, essential documentation and the business connections needed to capitalise on new market opportunities overseas and succeed in a global marketplace.
Documentation processing over the Christmas Break The Chamber will close at 1.00pm on Friday 24 December and re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 4 January. We will process online documents on Friday 31 December from 10.00am-1.00pm. Please ensure you upload all supporting paperwork to enable us to process these applications or email internationaltrade@cambscci.co.uk. The last date for submitting consular documentation is 11.00am on Monday 20 December. Documents submitted after this time will not be processed until Tuesday 4 January.
REX: Invoice Statements - Declaration of Origin: If you are importing goods into the UK from a country or bloc with whom we have a free trade agreement (FTA), your overseas supplier will need to declare the goods originated in their country. Each FTA will have an official notification in the documentation. It could be a statement on the invoice, a Certificate of Origin, a preferential trade certificate, a supplier’s declaration, a trusted trader status i.e REX (Registered Exporter), Approved Exporter (AE) or Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) or evidence that the goods originate in a GSP country. Whatever it is, you as the importer of record must show HMRC that you have done sufficient due diligence to prove the goods you are importing meet FTA preference rules. As this is a new chapter in our relationship with the EU, from 1 January 2022 all suppliers from Europe must have a REX
authorisation. The REX registered number must be shown on their Commercial Invoice for the goods to enter the UK duty free. Any goods arriving at the UK customs border point without the REX authorisation number will have an import duty charge if the products commodity code carries duty. It is important that all businesses bring this to the attention of all their EU suppliers. It is very easy to get REX authorisation and it is free. For UK companies exporting to the EU, they will continue to put officially worded origin declarations on their commercial invoices. For the rest of the world UK-EUR1 preferential trade certificates, Certificates of Origin, invoice statement declarations, long term supplier’s declarations or a trusted trader status (REX, AE, AEO) etc will be used to prove origin.
Document Translation – How Does It Work? Have you ever purchased a new product, opened the instruction manual and noticed how it’s written in several languages? That’s the magic of document translation! To put it simply, document translation is the process of transferring a written text from one language to another. But it’s so much more than that! Language translation has had a remarkable impact on the world, as it’s enabled people from all corners of the planet to communicate and share information – how amazing is that? At PAB we understand the importance of communication, which is why we offer our translation services in over 200 languages (and counting!) including Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese and English, to name a few. Recognised by both the public and private sector, we take pride in the quality of our translations and provide our services for a range of companies both nationwide and internationally. Our dedicated team of native translators specialise in professional, certified translations for all types of documents, ranging from immigration paperwork to visa applications. And each project we deliver for you is handled with the care you’d expect from an award-winning team. Firstly, we offer a complimentary, five-minute telephone consultation to get a clear understanding of your needs. Then, our skilled translators analyse the documents each step of the way, translating every word with speed and accuracy, ensuring that you have a dynamic, content rich document. And you can be assured of our attention to detail as every project we deliver on goes through our 5-step quality process. 14 connected
So… why is language translation so important? Let’s take the German word ‘Treppenwitz’ for example, which means “a clever remark that comes to mind when it’s too late to say it.” There is no word or expression equivalent to this in English, however a translator would know precisely how to grasp that ‘Treppenwitz’ and convey it to you in your native language. Sure, they might have to use a couple more words, or perhaps reword the entire paragraph, but the meaning remains the same. Professional translation comes with a person that is well versed in the language as well as the culture so when they come across words such as “Treppenwitz”, they know exactly how to translate it correctly! This is why using a skilled, certified translator is crucial – they are able to identify words and phrases a machine would overlook. PAB languages was founded on the belief that great things happen with true and transparent collaboration between our staff, clients and community, regardless of their language, location, or culture. We’re proud to be ISO 9001 accredited and we pride ourselves on accuracy and speed of delivery. Our main goal is to ensure your materials are always translated with the highest level of precision, whilst respecting cultural standards and values. Whether it’s a five-word translation or an entire book, you can always rely on us to translate your documents with quality and care. The Chamber work in partnership with PAB Languages to offer translation services. To find out more, or to receive a translation quote, please mail translation@cambscci.co.uk
