The UK signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan on 23 October 2020. This Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) maintains the benefits of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with enhancements in areas of mutual interest.
This guidance provides information on the key terms of trade for UK businesses trading under the CEPA.
For Japanese businesses trading with the UK, see information on exporting to the UK.
Find out which provisions each chapter of the CEPA covers.
For the full CEPA text and other key documents, see the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement collection page.
To read more, please visit: Trade with Japan – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)



