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ASD GROUP > CUSTOMS > AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR (AEO)

AEO: obtain the confidence label
issued by Customs

What is the Authorised Economic Operator authorisation?

The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is an international label of confidence that enables any company established in the European Union and operating internationally to acquire a quality label for the customs and security processes it implements. This authorisation is issued by customs.

There are 2 types of AEO authorisation:

Applicants holding these two certificates are subject to fewer physical and documentary checks. They also benefit from the communication of “under control” status and a simplified emergency export procedure. These two AEO authorisation statuses are subject to common requirement criteria on the part of the customs authorities:

To benefit from the advantages of deducted or zero duties, a preparatory file is required for :

Who is concerned by the AEO?

French companies that move goods with countries outside the European Union, known as imports or exports.

What are the advantages of using an Authorised Economic Operator?

Being an AEO makes the movement of goods smoother (fewer customs controls). If you are a supplier, this means you can meet your customers’ needs without breaking the AEO chain. Being an AEO also gives you advantages such as :

Specific features of AEO authorisation

Being an AEO makes the movement of goods smoother (fewer customs controls). If you are a supplier, this means you can meet your customers’ needs without breaking the AEO chain. Being an AEO also gives you advantages such as :

Choosing ASD means choosing simplicity

An AEO application consists of a multitude of questions affecting a large number of a company’s departments.

A company unfamiliar with this type of exercise will spend a great deal of time putting together and ensuring the success of an application.

ASD Group, a tax and customs firm, will guide you through the audit and its preparation. By preparing your teams and getting straight to the point, you will save precious time and be on the safe side.

The advantages of ASD

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