What is AEOF (Authorised Economic Operator - Customs simplifications/security & safety)?

Overview

AEOF stands for Authorised Economic Operator Full. It refers to a business that holds both Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplifications (AEOC) and Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety (AEOS) status.

AEOF demonstrates that a business meets HMRC’s requirements for both customs simplifications and security and safety within the international supply chain. HMRC recognises AEOF as the combination of the two available AEO statuses. (GOV.UK)

What Does AEOF Include?

AEOF combines:

• AEOC – Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplifications: covers criteria relating to customs compliance, record keeping, financial solvency and customs competence.

• AEOS – Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety: covers the relevant customs criteria together with appropriate security and safety standards. (GOV.UK)

A business can apply for AEOC, AEOS, or both. Holding both statuses is referred to as AEOF. (GOV.UK)

Eligibility

To apply for AEO status, a business must generally:

1. Be a legal entity.

2. Be established in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.

3. Be actively involved in customs operations and international trade.

4. Have an EORI number.

5. Meet the relevant AEO criteria assessed by HMRC. (GOV.UK)
   
   

Benefits of AEOF

Holding both AEOC and AEOS can provide access to benefits associated with the respective statuses, including certain customs simplifications, a lower risk score and priority treatment for customs controls, subject to the applicable conditions. (GOV.UK)

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