Authorised Exporter

As an authorised exporter, a company may apply simplified export procedures and issue the export accompanying document in-house — without involving customs for every individual shipment. We guide you through the authorisation process, from the initial application to handover to ongoing operations.

Benefits at a glance

• Simplified export procedure with fewer bureaucratic steps
• In-house issuance of the export accompanying document
• Faster processing at the border thanks to the pre-granted authorisation
• Fewer direct contact points with the customs office in day-to-day business

Requirements

• Establishment in the European Union with a valid EORI number
• Regular exports to third countries (not purely intra-EU business)
• Reliability of the company: no serious or repeated violations of customs regulations
• A functioning internal control system that ensures correct customs processing (stock accounting, written procedural description, clear responsibilities)

How the authorisation process works

1. Application to the competent main customs office — we prepare your application and all required supporting documents.
2. Document review — the main customs office examines the submitted documents for completeness and plausibility.
3. Audit / operational inspection — an on-site inspection is usually conducted to assess the internal control system.
4. Authorisation decision — after a successful conclusion you receive the written decision. Based on experience, the entire process takes three to six months.

Our services

We support you from the very beginning through to the authorisation decision and beyond. This includes:

• Preparation and submission of the application to the competent main customs office
• Drafting or revision of the required procedural description
• Training of your responsible staff ahead of the operational inspection
• Ongoing support after authorisation for questions about the correct application of the simplified procedure

Get in touch via our contact page for a no-obligation preliminary discussion. We will assess together whether and when the authorisation makes sense for your business.