The UK government is consulting on mandatory registration for customs intermediaries who submit customs declarations on behalf of traders. The consultation seeks views on scope, mandatory requirements, enforcement, and implementation. Responses are due by 21 September 2026.
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Key Takeaways
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 21 September 2026.
Customs intermediaries who submit customs declarations on behalf of traders must register.
The consultation seeks views on the scope of mandatory registration, the mandatory requirements and associated checks, the enforcement approach, and how the proposals could be implemented proportionately.
To gather views on the proposed scope, mandatory requirements, enforcement, and implementation of mandatory registration for customs intermediaries.
Primary source
Read the full article at HM Revenue & CustomsThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 25 June 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United Kingdom. The original source is HM Revenue & Customs.
