New Authorised Economic Operator Portal Open
The UK Government are still committed to the transitional Brexit period ending on 31 December 2020. Businesses that trade with the EU therefore need to make sure they are ready for major changes. If you are submitting an application for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status from 1 June 2020, this must be done through the new EU Customs Trader Portal.
This will not change the way that HMRC carries out checks or visits your business before they approve the application.
You will need to ask HMRC for access to the new portal which can take up to 5 days. The information for the current C117 will be completed online and a completed C118 (Self-Assessment questionnaire) attached to the application. For more information please see:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-authorised-economic-operator-status
The information in this blog provides only an overview of HMRC guidance and legislation in force at the date of publication and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed HMRC guidance and legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained in this blog can be accepted by the firm
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