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Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) standards are an internationally recognised kitemark, which are awarded by customs once a business is deemed to be a safe and secure link within the global supply chain.
AEO status came about as a step to protect the global supply chain following the 9/11 and 7/7 terrorist attacks. Benefitting businesses and international governments alike, the move is also beneficial for combating counterfeiting, fraud and the illegal trafficking of goods and people.
In May 2016, AEO came to form the cornerstone of the Union Customs Code (UCC). While it is not mandatory, the effects of the UCC mean that not holding AEO accreditation may affect the operations of those firms within the international supply chain.
There are currently three types of AEO certification:
AEO will impact any business that owns or takes custody of goods that move across international borders, including:
In respect of AEO, our Customs Duty and AEO consultants can help:
For further information on AEO and how we can assist you, visit our additional pages below:
Our team has a practical yet professional approach and all of our staff have a background in HMRC and/or Customs, giving us a unique understanding of how HMRC works. However, having worked extensively with VAT and customs in the commercial world, we have a thorough understanding of your business and what is important to you.
When working with a business to attain AEO status, we utilise our understanding of both business and HMRC to ensure the application is swift and successful, leaving your business to run efficiently before, during and after the introduction of AEO.
To find out more about the services we offer, fill our our online form, or call the team today on 0161 82 68 926.