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AEO Certification

Enhance your operations by becoming AEO-certified with Customs Support Group

AEO Certification

Boost compliance and unlock a range of benefits by getting your AEO certification with CSG

Our expert team guides you through the AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) process, makes each step easier, avoids simple yet costly mistakes, and improves your chance of approval.

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Optimise Your Business with AEO Certification

Gain the powerful tools associated with becoming AEO-certified and maximise your cross-border efficiency with:

Faster Customs Clearance & Reduced Delays

Minimise delays and unnecessary costs with faster security checks and permission to use simplified procedures.

Greater Control Over Customs Operations

Save money and reduce your risk of non-compliance by making cost-efficient changes during the AEO process.

Enhanced Competitiveness & Trusted Partnerships

Unlock AEO-only trading partners by showcasing your company’s excellence with the AEO trust mark.

Specialist AEO Guidance, From Start to Finish

Avoid confusion and save money with CSG’s trusted AEO services. From certification to maintenance, we help you prevent time wasting, minimise errors, and meet your AEO obligations with ease. Get the comprehensive help you need for:

Obtaining Your AEO Certification

Self-Assessment & Preparation

Receive expert assistance with preparing and submitting your AEO self-assessments.

Improvement Plans

Make efficient progress and increase your chances of approval with guidance on implementing changes.

Staff Training

Get your team AEO-ready with compliance training from our specialists.

Application Support

Keep your application process simple by letting CSG be the authorities’ point of contact.

Maintaining Your AEO Status

Compliance Reviews

Remain compliant with AEO standards and minimise disruptions during audits.

Reporting Changes

Keep authorities informed by advising of operational updates on time.

Audit Support

Get tailored assistance with audits and on-site inspections to support your ongoing AEO certification.

AEO Certification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You get full professional guidance from start to finish with CSG’s AEO service. We help you with:

  • Completing your self-assessment.
  • Implementing the necessary improvements for approval.
  • Managing your AEO application and liaising with authorities.
  • Ongoing compliance support, including assessments, audits, training and reviews 

Absolutely. AEO certification solidifies your status as a trusted partner within supply chains. The process helps you to enhance your compliance and reliability, and in turn, provides you with a competitive advantage. 

You gain full control over your customs processes and optimise your cross-border operations, improving your security and efficiency. 

Becoming AEO-certified helps your business to comply with current and upcoming legislation changes.

Businesses with AEO status can better follow the enhanced data and security demands of the upcoming EU Customs Reform, and comfortably navigate the transition to the new Trust and Check (T&C) trader status.

If you are looking to be more cost-efficient, reduce your risk, and open up new trading possibilities, then AEO certification is a relevant option for you.

There are two types of AEO certification:

Authorised Economic Operator Customs (AEOC): 

This type of AEO licence is issued to businesses that prove customs compliance, appropriate record keeping, and financial solvency. 

AEOC is mostly used by brokers and traders who do not physically possess the goods, but manage movements and clearances in the supply chain.

Some of the benefits of AEOC are:

  • Fewer documentation and physical customs checks
  • Priority treatment at border control posts on selected shipments
  • On request, customs can carry out their checks at specific locations
  • Simplified customs declarations
  • More notice on shipments selected for checks

Authorised Economic Operator Security (AEOS):

The Authorised Economic Operator Security (AEOS) license is issued to businesses that prove customs compliance, appropriate record keeping, financial solvency, and pass safety and security standards. This type of licence is for businesses which physically handle goods, adding another level of consideration.

Some benefits of AEOS are:

  • Priority treatment at border control posts on selected shipments
  • On request, customs can carry out their checks at specific locations
  • More notice on shipments selected for checks
  • Recognition of AEO licence by non-EU countries

Colloquially, businesses which hold both AEOC and AEOS are known to hold a full AEO licence (AEOF).

Customs Support Group helps businesses to understand which type of AEO certification is best for them, as well as the pros and cons of getting certified.

Contact us to get started. 

AEO: Is It Right for Your Business? Let’s Find Out.

You can benefit from being AEO-certified whether you are an importer, exporter, or logistics service provider. If you are involved in international trade, then getting AEO certified can be a catalyst for saving money with more efficient processes and improved border crossing times.

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