Get AEO Certified With Your Business
Companies in international supply chains benefit from AEO status, which provides an independent assessment of excellent compliance and security standards.
Obtaining this status can be challenging, but our consultants can assist you in obtaining and maintaining the AEO certificate. Our experts offer you:
The AEO status is aninternational recognition for compliant and secure trading
Over the years, AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certification has adapted to new legislation, technologies and industry requirements. With increased pressure from supply chain partners on transparency and security, and as a consequence growing and changing regulation, AEO certification for businesses is increasingly important.
AEO is valuable to all operators involved in an international supply chain
Whether you are an importer, exporter, logistical service provider or transporter, all economic operators involved in the international supply chain can benefit from AEO certification.
The Business Benefits Of Being AEO Certified
Improved reliability
AEOs benefit from personalised, streamlined treatment in terms of customs controls, as well as certain facilities in terms of customs formalities and guarantees. It can even enable your shipments to pass through security and safety procedures much more quickly.
This, in turn, can reduce the risk of incidents of theft or loss in transit, and show your clients and partners that you take communication and security seriously.
Grip on your customs procedures
The AEO certification process will require you to evaluate your customs and security procedures, enabling you to assess the risks, advantages and options for securing your customs methods.
Having a detailed understanding allows you to get a tight grip on your customs operation. With the right measures you reduce risks and start operating more efficient and effectively.
Competitive advantage
In commercial relations, obtaining an AEO licence facilitates trade with countries that have signed international agreements recognising reliable AEO status. Invitations to tender for new suppliers or service providers refer to this status.
Accredited companies do not want non-AEO companies to be part of their supply chain, as this could jeopardise their own status, or create additional costs.
Let Us Help Your Business Become AEO Certified
Together we can create an action plan to prepare your company to meet the AEO requirements. We guide you throughout this process and when we believe your company is ready, an application is submitted to the local customs authority. Once the application has been audited and approved, your company receives the AEO licence. Our AEO services include the following:
1. Obtaining the AEO status
We guide your business through the process of obtaining the status, communicating with customs authorities and answering all questions related to acquiring the AEO license, including:
- Preparing the self assessment to have a quick start
- Implementing improvements based on the self assessment results
- Training your team to work with AEO
2. Maintaining your AEO status
AEO licensed companies must constantly keep their customs processes up-to-date. We take care of all regular checks and prepare your organization for the re-audit, including:
- Reviewing the compliance with AEO criteria
- Reporting significant changes in processes and/or data to customs authorities
- Assisting with physical audits by customs on site
Customs Support Offers End-to-End Customs Consulting Services
Highest Compliance Standards
We ensure you are compliant with regulations to mitigate customs-related risk and exposure and avoid unnecessary costs
Single Point of Contact
We increase efficiency by assigning a single point of contact who manages your customs processes in multiple countries
Digital Customs Solutions
Our cutting-edge IT solutions give you 24/7 control over all your processes, and we adapt to digital trends to guarantee your security standards
Global Knowledge, Locally
We provide the link between your local customs requirements and our global network of professionals at over 100 strategic locations in Europe
Customs Consulting from Customs Support
Your AEO Partner For Your Customs Clearance
Not only can we help you obtain and maintain your AEO licence, Custom Support is also the independent AEO-certified customs agent who can take care of all your customs clearance:
- Fully compliant with customs and tax regulations. No fines or delays
- Customs procedures and documents verified and audited by the customs authority that will process your shipment
- Long-standing relationships with customs authorities
- Faster, more efficient processing of your shipments. Fewer checks
- Fewer delays and fewer problems
Let's Discuss Your AEO Inquiry!
One of our qualified consultants will carefully review your request and get back to you within 1 working day.
We can also help with other customs inquiries such as clearance and customs consulting.
One step closer to stress-free customs procedures
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Frequently Asked Questions | AEO Services
Is AEO certification still useful for me when many companies already have it?
Over the years, many companies have obtained their AEO certification. With increasing demands on compliance, security and transparency the AEO-license is still very relevant to any economic operator in the international supply chain. An AEO status holder benefits from the following advantages:
- Being a reliable partner for customs and (inter)national trade companies
- Control over your internal customs processes
- The AEO license can facilitate in paying a reduced guarantee related to the use of certain customs procedures.
- Easier access to additional customs licenses related to the use of simplified procedures and duty suspension schemes
What are the conditions for obtaining the AEO status?
Companies wishing to become authorised economic operators must meet a wide range of criteria. They must comply with customs legislation and tax rules, have no criminal record relating to their activity, keep appropriate records and be financially solvent. Customs Support helps you develop an action plan that prepares your company to meet these requirements. When we believe your company is ready, an application is submitted to the local customs authority. Once the application has been audited and approved by the authorities, your company receives an AEO licence, an independent recognition of exceptional customs standards.
What other Customs Consulting services does Customs Support provide?
Our experienced customs consultants provide the following services:
- Advice on preferential duty rates, licensing requirements and entry processes
- Classification of goods
- Requesting customs permits (import and export licenses)
- Issuing commodity codes and corresponding duty rates
- EORI and VAT registration
- Tailored customs requests
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Which companies are eligible for AEO certification?
Whether you are an importer, exporter, logistical service provider or transporter, all economic operators involved in the international supply chain can benefit from AEO certification.