Authorised Economic Operator

Dear Sir/Madam, In your online guidance "Find out what types of Authorised Economic Operator status you can apply for", the following is stated "To apply for Authorised Economic Operator status a business must: be a legal entity be established in Great Britain or Northern Ireland be actively involved in customs operations and international trade have an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number" Can you please confirm if customs agent without an EORI number can still apply for Authorised Economic Operator status? Thanks

Hi Abdou Your question does not make sense. I don’t know how you could operate as a customs agent without an EORI number , or be involved in customs operations and international trade without an EORI number. An EORI number is essential to make customs declarations , or import or export. If you are not involved in international trade and customs then you would have no need for AEO approval.

Hi,
 

I would advise emailing  AEOapplications@hmrc.gov.uk . Thank you.