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Horizon 2020

28/10/2020

Horizon 2020 is one of the world’s biggest Research and Innovation programmes. The initiative is coming to an end this year but there is still time to apply for the multi-million euro funds that are available. North-south partnerships between Ireland and Northern Ireland have a relatively high success rate of accessing this type of funding, with €110m funding already secured by north-south H2020 projects.

Most H2020 calls close before the end of 2020 with an exception being the initial Green deal call which closes at the end of January 2021. If your business is in the area of science or technology development and is working on new methods to improve on areas such as the environment, data security, crime prevention, AI for medical staff, then you could be eligible for one of the many project funding supports available through Horizon 2020. For more information, visit www.intertradeireland.com

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HOW TO HOLD A COVID-19 AGM

22/10/2020

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In response to social distance safety regulations, a proposal has been put forward for companies to hold meetings in a safe and compliant manner. The proposed measures are to last for the interim period expiring on 31 December 2020 with a provision for a potential extension of the interim period to no later than 20 June 2021. The law will also allow for general meetings - including annual and extraordinary meetings - to be held electronically "provided all those entitled to attend have a reasonable opportunity to participate".

Importantly for many firms, it will also permit those meetings to be held electronically even if a company's constitution does not allow them. Three proposed changes which will impact on general meetings are as follows.

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DON’T FORGET ABOUT BREXIT

8/10/2020

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While we are all very focused on responding responsibly to the requirements of operating during Covid-19, it is easy to forget the rest of the world around us. Brexit is still moving forward and requires you to have a plan in place for when that occurs. Here we list some key steps that your business needs to take now for a successful transition.

All businesses in Ireland must acquaint themselves with the formalities and procedures for doing business with the United Kingdom as a third country as of 1st January 2021. Therefore you will need to factor in the increased administrative obligations and potentially longer timeframes resulting from these formalities and procedures which might entail significant changes to the organisation of your existing supply chains.
Businesses placing goods into the UK market will need to make sure that they comply with all relevant UK rules as of 1 January 2021
All transport businesses conducting operations between the European Union and the United Kingdom must ensure compliance respectively with EU and UK certification requirements as of 1 January 2021.
Persons with UK qualifications will need to obtain recognition of same in the European Union before 1 January 2021.

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