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    Static IP Recommendations

    On teh back of this do any of you used a managed server solution rather than having your own server on site?
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    From Sage to Xero

    Thanks Johndon The multicurrency looks straight forward but the HS code looks like i has to be added as part of the product description and as we have 1000 or so products that's a bit of a pain.
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    From Sage to Xero

    Has anyone moved from Sage to Xero? Can Xero handle HS codes and multi currency? SD
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    Shipping B2B from N Ireland to EU

    Thanks Cyndy!!
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    Shipping B2B from N Ireland to EU

    Hi Cyndy, a commercial invoice isn't required within the EU but my AI is telling me that it also isnt a requirement for NI to EU which surprised me a lot.
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    Shipping B2B from N Ireland to EU

    When we were in the EU a commercial invoice wasn't needed for any of it. I didn't say without proper paperwork my query was whether it requires commercial invoices or of it is a much simpler process like shipping out of Eire. The reason i asked is I read something online saying that a...
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    Shipping B2B from N Ireland to EU

    Hi Cyndy, Laboratory goods, glassware, spatulas, some chemicals etc all B2B
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    Shipping B2B from N Ireland to EU

    Can this be done without a commercial invoice and tariff free?
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    Using a Campervan for Business Travel

    I am assuming that if I buy a campervan and use it for my business travel I can still claim my usual mileage ie 55p for first 10K miles and then 25p thereafter. Is it possible for the company to buy a small campervan and have it available for employees to use for business travel to visit...
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    Incorporating in the USA

    Have any members opened an office or subsidiary in the US? We have the chance to set up an office in California which we would own 80% of. Not sure whether to go LLC or C Corp. The US 20% shareholder would run the business on a day to day basis. SD
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    Static IP Recommendations

    Would any members be able to let me know if you have a static IP address for your business broadband. We are currently with Sky and its dreadful. I don't want to use BT due to past issues. We are in Cornwall and need to access remote desktop when out of the office either home or abroad. I...
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    Exhibition Display Items

    Thanks, that has lead me to a link explaining I can make a declaration by conduct which should work as none of the goods are for sale. Thank you Customs Geek.
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    Exhibition Display Items

    I need to take some items for display at conference / exhibition namely o rings seals small glass and metal fittings etc. they easily fit in a small suitcase and I will be bringing them home again from Italy. If I ship DHL it s expensive and they want commercial invoice with values etc and...
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    EU Customs Union

    Not sure if this is the correct forum for this. The news regarding pressure to join a customs union with the EU is gaining momentum. Are we being strung along with Starmer saying no no no or is it his only way out to keep himself in the job? I personally thing if he sticks to his "no" red line...
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    Setting up simple EU Company to act as EC-Rep?

    Did you set up an EU entity?