HMRC Authorisation Overview

Get ready to dive into the world of HMRC authorisations with a comprehensive overview that will make customs compliance a breeze!

Whether you already hold HMRC customs authorisations, are considering applying for one, or simply want to understand what they are and why they matter, this course is for you.

We’ll bring clarity to HMRC customs authorisations and explain how they fit into a compliant, well-controlled import and export operation. You’ll gain a practical understanding of what authorisations can do for your business, and the responsibilities that come with them, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

• Import and export teams
• Customs, trade compliance and finance roles
• Supply chain, logistics and operations staff
• Businesses holding, or considering, customs authorisations
• Anyone responsible for customs controls, governance or risk
  

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand what HMRC customs authorisations are, why they exist and the role of HM Revenue & Customs in granting and supervising them
• Gain an overview of commonly used customs authorisations and when they’re typically used
• Understand the benefits of authorisations alongside the compliance obligations and ongoing responsibilities
• Learn what HMRC expect in terms of systems, procedures, record-keeping and evidence of control
• Be able to assess whether current or future authorisations support their wider compliance framework and business plans
  

Course Agenda (at a glance)

1. What Are HMRC Customs Authorisations?
   Why they exist, the role of HMRC, and where authorisations fit within a compliant customs framework.
2. Key Authorisations – at a glance
   An overview of commonly used customs authorisations including: Customs Warehousing, Authorised Use (formerly End Use), Inward Processing, and Outward Processing, focusing on what they allow and when they’re typically used.
3. Benefits, Responsibilities, and Risk
   The advantages of holding authorisations, the obligations that come with them, and common compliance risks.
4. What HMRC Expect
   Systems, procedures, record-keeping, and controls required to hold and maintain an authorisation.
5. Using Authorisations in Practice
   Applying for, operating, reviewing, and maintaining authorisations as part of a wider customs and business strategy.
6. Key Takeaways and Next Steps
   What to review in your own business and how to move forward with confidence.