EU-UK TCA Social-Security Coordination for UK Exhibition Staff at European Fairs: The Post-Brexit Operational Playbook
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (signed 30 December 2020, in force 1 May 2021) replaced free movement with a documented immigration, social-security and customs framework for UK exhibitors attending European fairs. A handbook covering Certificates of Coverage under the TCA Protocol on Social Security Coordination, the 90/180 Schengen rule, ATA Carnets for stand equipment, 13th Directive VAT recovery, posted-worker compliance per Member State, and the CE/UKCA divergence that affects all demoed products at EU fairs.