The UK Customs offers the facility to apply for the AEO online or by Email. For further information see www.hmrc.gov.uk. This very convinient way of applying for this status has just started in October this year.

For any company it is very important to decide early enough whether to apply for this status. There is no must. But one must face the disadvantages of not becoming an AEO especially as this system is introduced not only around Europe but world wide. Companies which do export business with the USA have to see the advantage of future simplifications in export administration.

For further information about the new status please see our special information web page: www.authorised-economic-operator.com