AEO is a compliance standard issued by customs administrations in the EU to businesses involved in the import and export of goods.
Having become authorised, Irish companies will be given very attractive benefits such as a low security risk, access to customs simplifications and certain special procedures, lower examination rates and priority clearance of goods in certain circumstances.
In summary, imports and exports can be cleared through customs with the minimum of formality removing any potential for costly delays.
The current EU-UK TCA allows for Mutual Recognition of AEO’s between both customs territories reducing complexity and cost in your supply chain.
This practical course will focus on the application process for AEO and the stages involved in granting the authorisation. It will cover all aspects of the different types of AEO and the benefits of these in the international supply chain. Understanding the new EU Traders Portal for e-AEO applications and how to liaise with the relevant customs authorities throughout the application and authorisation process. This course will involve in-dept examination of the AEO Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), common mistakes made in the application process and the maintenance of your AEO, once granted.

For more information, see here.