Webinar series | Beyond borders: Expanding into the UK and EU

Expanding internationally presents significant opportunities, but VAT and customs obligations can quickly become complex if they are not considered at the outset.

To help businesses navigate these challenges, our indirect tax specialists will be hosting a three-part webinar series covering the key VAT and customs considerations at each stage of the supply chain. The sessions are designed for businesses looking to enter, grow or optimise their presence in the UK and EU markets.

All webinars in this series will be held in English.

Webinar 1: Manufacturing decisions | Customs and VAT considerations while goods are manufactured

Date: 12 November 2026
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 CET or 18:00 – 19:00 CET

Explore how manufacturing decisions can impact customs value, origin, VAT obligations, duty exposure and future compliance requirements. We will discuss practical considerations before goods are exported and highlight common risks businesses encounter when designing international supply chains.

Register for webinar 1

Webinar 2: Storage decisions | Customs and VAT considerations before goods enter the warehouse

Date: 19 November 2026
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 CET or 18:00 – 19:00 CET

Warehouse location and storage models can create unexpected VAT registrations, import VAT implications and customs obligations. This session will examine how businesses can evaluate storage options before goods enter the UK or EU and avoid costly compliance issues.

Webinar 3: Sales phase | VAT and customs considerations

Date: 26 November 2026
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 CET or 18:00 – 19:00 CET

From Incoterms and importer responsibilities to VAT registrations, marketplaces and returns, this session will focus on the critical tax and customs considerations that arise once goods are sold into the UK and EU markets.

Meet the speakers

Hosted by:

Stephanie Jackson, Director, Indirect Tax, Forvis Mazars UK
Juliette Schobben, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, Forvis Mazars in the Netherlands
Friederike von Borries, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, Forvis Mazars in Germany

Whether you are entering the UK or EU for the first time or reviewing an existing supply chain, this series will provide practical insights to help you identify risks, manage costs and build a compliant cross-border operating model.