HMRC has announced a forthcoming NCTS system downtime scheduled on 1st June,  which is required to support the deployment of the final phase of NCTS6

Please see the attached document for more information.

In addition, HMRC is updating its approach to transit compliance for traders’ starting and ending movements at their approved premises as either authorised consignors/consignees.

HMRC invites members to join a short webinar to understand what “good compliance” looks like in practice, the most common errors they see, and the practical steps you should take now to ensure your processes are compliant.

 
The sessions will take place on:

  • 26th May 2026 at 13:30 – 14:00

Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369040019921515?p=WO05YZE6u5Dp8tw8Zg

Meeting ID: 369 040 019 921 515; Passcode: Ew98fN7Y

Dial in by phone +44 20 3321 5238,,642280970# United Kingdom, City of London

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Phone conference ID: 642 280 970#

  • 3rd June at 13:00 – 14:00

Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/33453477325312?p=AlrkuTeX9kHbfBWZ5V

Meeting ID: 334 534 773 253 12; Passcode: ke9Dx2Qi

Dial in by phone +44 20 3321 5238,,132336376# United Kingdom, City of London

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Phone conference ID: 132 336 376#

Both sessions will cover the same content, so attendees only need to register for one. 

Please contact  transitpolicymailbox@hmrc.gov.uk if you have any questions.

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