Enterprise Ireland and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment are working in conjunction with all government agencies to support Irish businesses in this new trading environment.
The supports highlighted with ** are available to all Irish businesses.
Enterprise Ireland
Supports marked ** are available to all SME businesses registered in Ireland.
Supports marked * are available to both Enterprise Ireland and LEO supported companies.
Ready for Customs Grant
Brexit Readiness Checker
The Brexit Readiness Checker can help your business assess its current Brexit readiness across areas such as Customs and Finance.
Once complete, you will receive a tailored report outlining the key focus areas and available resources to support your action plan.
Brexit: Act On Initiative
Be Prepared Grant
Online Customs Insights Course **
Agile Innovation Fund *
The key benefit of this support is that it provides access up to 50% towards innovation projects with a total cost of up to €300,000.
Strategic Consultancy Grant
Market Discovery Fund
By providing funding to hire consultants with in-depth knowledge of the target market, businesses can determine barriers to entry, assess the competitive landscape and identify opportunities. This support also enables companies to carry out market research and develop an effective strategy
Operational Excellence Offer
LEO | Local Enterprise Offices
Download the LEO guide to Brexit Supports
Brexit Mentoring
LEAN for Micro
Technical Assistance for Micro-Exporters (TAME) Grant
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
An initiative under the Government’s National Digital Strategy, the Trading Online Voucher Scheme helps small businesses trade more online to boost their sales and reach new markets. This scheme is co-funded, with up to €2,500 available (or up to 50% of eligible costs, whichever is less), with training and further supports provided by Local Enterprise Offices. Funding can be used towards eligible costs such as digital marketing strategies, e-commerce websites or app development. Second vouchers are also now available, where upgrades are required.
Financial Assistance
- Priming Grants*
- Business Expansion Grants*
- Feasibility Study Grants*
*Further eligibility criteria apply.
Microfinance Loans (through Microfinance Ireland)
Enterprise Europe Network
InterTradeIreland
Brexit: Planning Voucher **
Brexit: Implementation Voucher **
Tariff Checker **
SBCI |
Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
SBCI Brexit Loan Scheme
Approval of loans are subject to AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank credit policies and procedures.
European Commission – Access2Markets
European Commission - Access2Markets
Access2Markets is the new portal for EU exporters and importers to find detailed information for all EU countries and more than 120 export markets around the world. The site provides detailed information on
- tariffs
- rules of origin
- taxes and additional duties
- import procedures and formalities
- product requirements
- trade barriers
- trade flow statistics
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
For companies operating in the Agri-Food sector, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has a range of supports to help businesses get ready for the changes Brexit will bring.
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue provides key information for importers and exporters trading with the UK.
HSA | Health & Safety Authority
Chemicals Helpdesk **
NSAI | National Standards Authority of Ireland
Certification, Standards and Metrology Advisory Service **
Skillnet
Clear Customs **
Clear Customs is a free, virtual training initiative to support Irish businesses build capacity to deal with additional customs requirements after Jan 1st. Developed by Skillnet Ireland and delivered by CILT Skillnet, the programme was designed in collaboration with industry bodies in the trade and logistics sector, and is run in conjunction with the Government’s ‘Getting Ireland Brexit Ready’ campaign. Participants that successfully complete the programme will be eligible for a QQI Level 6 Certificate in Customs Clearance Procedures awarded by IT Carlow.
Bord Bia
Bord Bia
For food and drink manufacturers Bord Bia has published a Brexit Action Plan and has a range of supports and reports to help businesses prepare for increased complexity in future trade with the UK.
Department of the Taoiseach – Gov.ie
Department of the Taoiseach - Gov.ie
The Department of the Taoiseach publishes key information on the Brexit negotiations and supports for Irish citizens and businesses to prepare for the new trading environment with the UK.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Foreign Affairs
The Department of Foreign Affairs Brexit resources contain detailed information on the Government’s Brexit Readiness Action Plan and the implications for businesses and citizens.