Export to the United Kingdom

Complete Control Over Costs, Payments and UK Delivery

GLS provides exporters to the UK with greater control over import costs, recipient payments, and every stage of the delivery process.

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Why Are Companies Limiting Exports to the United Kingdom?

Brexit has made exporting to the United Kingdom more complex. Without the right customs and delivery solutions in place, businesses can face additional costs, delays, and reduced control over the delivery process.

• Unpaid customs duties and VAT by the recipient

• Lack of visibility and control after import customs clearance

• Unexpected costs for the sender

• Uncertainty and delays for the recipient

• Returns and increased operational costs

Reduce the Risks of Exporting to the United Kingdom

With the GLS solution, customs duties, VAT, and import-related charges are managed before delivery, giving you greater control over the entire import process and helping to prevent delays, unexpected costs, and failed deliveries

Pre-Shipment Cost Calculation

VAT and customs duties are calculated before the shipment is sent. The recipient knows the total import costs in advance, before delivery takes place.

Secure Payment

Secure Online Payment Before Import Customs Clearance

Operational Control

The shipment is released for export only after all duties and charges have been paid.

Protection Against Returns

If the recipient does not pay the duties and taxes, the shipment is returned without any additional import charges.

What Costs Does the United Kingdom Recipient Pay?

Customs Duty

Depends on the type of product, its value, and country of origin. In certain cases, the duty rate may be 0% for goods originating from the EU.

UK VAT

The standard UK VAT rate is 20%. Reduced rates of 5% or 0% may apply to specific categories of goods.

Admin Fee

An administrative fee for handling the import process, charged in accordance with GLS service terms and conditions.

Who Is This Solution For?

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Few words about GLS Point

This solution is ideal if you:

• Ship goods with a value exceeding GBP 135

• Sell to the UK in either a B2B or B2C model

• Do not have an operational presence in the UK The Recipient

The solution is particularly suitable when the recipient:

• Does not have a UK VAT account (PVA - Postponed VAT Accounting)

• Does not use a Duty Deferment Account (DDA)

• Does not want to handle customs formalities themselves

Key Benefits

• No border holds or customs-related delays

• Simplified import process

• Smooth and predictable delivery experience

How Does Exporting to the United Kingdom Work?

Six simple steps from shipment dispatch to delivery

Shipment Dispatch

The first step in a simple six-step journey from shipment dispatch to delivery.
Recipient Contact

Within 30 minutes, the recipient receives an email with a payment link and full details of the amount due.
Reminder System

Automated SMS and email reminders help the recipient complete the payment process.
• Within 30 minutes → First contact email with payment link
• After 24 hours → SMS reminder
• After 48 hours → Follow-up email reminder
• Payment received → Shipment proceeds to the UK

Online Payment

Secure payment by card or bank transfer (Open Banking).
Confirmation

Confirmation
The recipient receives confirmation of payment, access to shipment tracking, and GLS support contact information.
Transport & Delivery

Once the charges have been paid, the shipment is transported to the UK, cleared through customs, and delivered to the recipient.