--- title: Brexit Update - UK and EU Parliaments Approve the Withdrawal Agreement description: The latest information from Crossflight about Brexit, the Withdrawal Agreement and the transition period during which eveything, espically EU shipping will be unchanged. image: https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/cdn2.itpro.co.uksitesitprofiles201906uk_shutterstock_1232869537.jpg --- [Covid-19 - We are open for business - Click here to see our latest updates](https://www.crossflight.com/help-info/covid-19) [![logo](https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/CrossFlight_2021/Images/Home/logo.svg) ](https://www.crossflight.com/) [Tracking](https://my.crossflight.com/shipping/tracking/tracking.jsp) [My Crossflight](https://my.crossflight.com) ![](https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/CrossFlight_2021/Images/General/Phone.svg) 01753 776000 # Brexit Update - UK and EU Parliaments Approve the Withdrawal Agreement - [** ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.crossflight.com/blog/brexit-update-uk-government-approves-the-withdrawal-agreement) - [** ](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.crossflight.com/blog/brexit-update-uk-government-approves-the-withdrawal-agreement) - [** ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.crossflight.com/blog/brexit-update-uk-government-approves-the-withdrawal-agreement) 30 January 2020 The UK and EU Parliaments have approved a withdrawal agreement so the UK will formally leave the EU on 31st January.   The UK will then immediatly enter into the Transition Period that is scheduled to end on 31 December 2020. ## Transition period The Transition Period is intended to keep things as they are while the the UK and EU discuss their future relationship and agree a trade deal. During the Transition Period, the UK will follow all current EU laws, including freedom of movement, Single Market and the Customs Union. Therefore our clients can continue to ship to the EU with no change to how they and we currently operate. The transition is due to last until 31 December 2020 and could be extended by up to two years if both the UK and EU agree to this.   ## Crossflight is ready We are preparing our business for all post Brexit scenarios and are fully committed to helping our customers to trade as effectively as they can and with this in mind.     ##### [Crossflight in the Netherlands](https://www.crossflight.com/blog/crossflight-in-the-netherlands) Crossflight in the Netherlands Brexit has brought significant challenges and changes to our industry, and to our clients when shipping from the UK into EU destinations. ... 17 August 2021 [ View More **](https://www.crossflight.com/blog/crossflight-in-the-netherlands) ##### [Brexit - Changes to EU VAT Rules & Introduction of IOSS](https://www.crossflight.com/blog/shipping-to-eu-countries-0) Changes to EU VAT Rules and the introduction of IOSS from 1st July 2021 Currently, non-document consignments sent into the EU with a value under €22 are not subject to ... 26 May 2021 [ View More **](https://www.crossflight.com/blog/shipping-to-eu-countries-0) ##### [Brexit - Shipping to EU Countries](https://www.crossflight.com/blog/shipping-to-eu-countries) Shipping to EU Countries NEW RULES & REGULATIONS Since 1st January 2021 the rules and regulations for shipping into and out of Europe from and to the UK have ... 02 March 2021 [ View More **](https://www.crossflight.com/blog/shipping-to-eu-countries) ![logo-white](https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/CrossFlight_2021/Images/Home/logo-white.svg) ![](https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/CrossFlight_2021/Images/General/Phone.png)[01753 776000](tel:01753%20776000)    ![](https://www.crossflight.com/hubfs/CrossFlight_2021/Images/General/mail.png) [enquiries@crossflight.com](mailto:enquiries@crossflight.com) International Express Courier is at the heart of what Crossflight have been doing since 1987. The business is privately owned and operated, and over the years has grown steadily and organically to develop a considerable client base who all trust Crossflight and their services. Registered in England & Wales  |  Company Number: 02111027 Registered Address: Crossflight House, Unit B1 Skyway 14, Colnbrook, Berkshire SL3 0BQ - [**1](https://twitter.com/crossflight) - [**1](https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossflight-limited/) Copyright © 2015 - 2019 Crossflight Limited. All Rights Reserved.