Mike Frost

Assistant manager, VAT and customs

Mike specialises in customs duty and international trade.

He assists clients with solutions to all manner of customs queries and is normally involved in advisory projects to ensure businesses understand their compliance obligations and the options they have available to reduce their liabilities.

Mike has developed internal customs procedures for many businesses in the region and has supported a variety of clients subject to customs audits, allowing them to rectify errors and successfully mitigate penalties. He also provides bespoke training sessions on a variety of trade topics.

Mike has worked with operations varying in size from start-up sole-traders to multinational PLCs and is dedicated to providing clear and practical advice.

Mike is a Chartered Tax Adviser and full member of the Institute of Export and International Trade. Before joining the firm, he gained an MA with distinction in History with a dissertation focused on British international diplomacy. In his spare time, Mike can typically be found somewhere on Dartmoor photographing the landscape. He also enjoys mountain biking, world cinema and holds an RYA powerboating qualification.

Latest posts featuring Mike

A vessel laden with shipping containers at port as the sun begins to rise.

The Common User Charge – new costs for imports of plants, plant products and products of animal origin (including food)

4 April 2024

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Headshot of Mike Frost.

Customs and border changes for UK importers from 31 January

29 January 2024

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Two men are working in a manufacturing workshop. One is operating equipment that is causing sparks to fly.

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and new iron & steel controls from 30 September 2023

21 September 2023

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A container ship filled with cargo docked at Southampton port. the image reflected back by the water.

Moving and selling goods to Northern Ireland – what British businesses need to know

25 August 2023

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Headshot of Mike Frost.

Selling to the world – current trends in international trade

19 July 2023

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A shelf brimming with wine bottles

The new alcohol duty system: what you need to know

27 June 2023

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A close up image of the globe with the united Kingdom, Ireland, France and Portugal in the foreground.

Businesses can take advantage of new free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand

16 May 2023

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An oil truck makes its way down a deserted road, approaching a bridge that spans a lake, bathed in the sunlight.

Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

15 September 2022

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A woman looks at the petrol pump as she holds the nozzle to refuel her car.

Spring Statement 2022: Fuel Duty Changes: costs set to rise by a factor of five for some, despite rate reductions!

23 March 2022

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A collection of waste items gathered together on a wooden table.

Is your business ready for Plastic Packaging Tax?

4 March 2022

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Sailing boats in tropical holiday location

Customs classification of yacht accessories

18 February 2022

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Guide to Returned Good Relief – Recreational Pleasure Craft

28 July 2021

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