Guidance and support to help your goods move smoothly

We offer clear advice on UK customs procedures to help you prepare documentation correctly, meet requirements, and avoid border delays.

Maintaining compliance with UK regulations is key to avoiding surprises at the border. We understand this and provide clear, practical advice on the import taxes and duties applicable to your goods, also helping your business calculate costs accurately.

We assist in identifying the correct tariff codes for your products, ensuring proper classification for customs purposes. This guidance helps reduce delays, ensures accurate duty and VAT calculations, and supports efficient import/export operations.

Local knowledge is essential when expanding into the UK. We help you assess whether a local fixed establishment is required and guide you through the full company formation process. This includes choosing the right legal structure, registering with Companies House and understanding your obligations as an importer.

We can advise on whether VAT or an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number is needed, plus support with applications and ongoing VAT return submissions through our chartered accountant partners.

We help determine if your company needs to register for CDS and manage the registration process, including guidance on required documentation and ongoing support, such as authorising your customs agents.

We can help source the right customs agent for your specific importing and exporting needs.

We can help with formatting your invoices to ensure they are compliant with customs regulations and meet the requirements of your customs agent to avoid border delays.

We assess whether a DDA would benefit your business, handle the registration, and assist with the documentation to streamline duty, excise, and import VAT payments. For the mandatory bank guarantee, we can introduce you to the right financial institutions.

We help determine whether an ATA Carnet is required for temporary exports, such as trade shows, exhibitions, or the transportation of professional equipment, and guide its correct use to ensure smooth movement across borders.

We help determine if your business needs a GMR for transporting goods between the EU and Great Britain, manage the registration, and advise on all required references and documentation.