Following the end of the transitional period on 31.12.2020 for the comprehensive settlement of future relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom and in the absence of an agreement, British nationals in Austria will have to apply to maintain their continued right of residence and permission to work. Austrian nationals who are settled in the United Kingdom or Austrian citizens migrating to the UK will have to apply for a visa if they do not apply for a residence permit (so-called “scheduled-“ or “pre-scheduled” status).  New applicants will have to qualify for UK residency using a points system that will soon be applicable. BREXIT will also have a major impact on the possibility to post workers in the UK and vice versa.

FISCHER FLP makes it easier for you as an Austrian citizen to stay in or immigrate to the UK and for British citizens to stay in Austria, also and takes care of labour law issues. So that BREXIT doesn't stop you.

This means, in particular:

• Comprehensive advice and solution-oriented support in applying for residence permits or visas in Austria.
• Comprehensive advice and solution-oriented support in applying for residence permits or visas in the United Kingdom.
• Competent advice and efficient support for the international posting of employees.

In the event of a hard BREXIT, UK Limited companies formed or operating in Austria will no longer be recognized as suitable legal forms under Austrian law. In the worst case, this may result in the personal liability of you as shareholder for company liabilities. In most cases, timely reorganizing or terminating your Limited company might be the only way out.

FISCHER FLP fully supports you in the BREXIT-related reorganization of your company. So that your company does not get in trouble by BREXIT.

This means, in particular:

• Comprehensive advice and solution-oriented support relating to the BREXIT related reorganization of your business.
• Competent support- for and efficient realization of cross-border reorganization, in particular in the form of cross-border mergers.
• Solution-oriented advice on any legal issues relating to cross-border reorganization, especially with regard to competition law, labour law, real estate /property law, IP / IT, tax- as well as public law.

Further reading: Zum Schwerpunkt Gesellschaftsrecht / Umgründungen

In absence of an agreement on the future relationship between the EU and the United Kingdom, the UK leaves the European single market as well as the Customs Union unregulated. Consequences are the introduction of a customs border, combined with import and export controls on goods and services, as well as the imposition of third-country tariffs agreed under WTO rules. There will also be obstacles relating the provision of services that need to be overcome. For your business relationship with the UK, this means one thing above all: uncertainties that can quickly lead to delays and become costly.

FISCHER FLP navigates you competently and safely through any obstacles that arise for your international trade relations through BREXIT. So that your business relationships in the UK remain intact.

This means, in particular:

• Comprehensive advice and efficient support in connection with import and export control.
• Competent advice and reliable support in your trade relations in accordance with the rules of International Commercial Law.
• Comprehensive advice and information on customs tariffs applicable to goods traded as well as trade barriers to services rendered.
• Competent assistance in making customs registrations, in particular the so-called EORI number necessary for import and export, as well as in the submission of customs declarations.
• Efficient support in your business relations with international freight forwarders.