#ECOD9850005AOrder of December 22, 1998 on Customs Brokers
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This law outlines the procedures and requirements for individuals and companies acting as customs brokers in France. Customs brokers need approval, known as 'agrément', to declare goods in detail at customs offices. Requirements include maintaining a business presence in specific areas and providing various official documents. Companies can obtain temporary approval but must adhere to regulations or risk losing their approval.
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Key Changes
- Establishes detailed requirements for customs brokers
- Requires a business presence near customs offices
- Allows for temporary approval under certain conditions
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit customs broker approval ('agrément') application to the Director General of Customs and Indirect Rights on free-form paper, accompanied by required supporting documents including criminal record certificate, business establishment declaration, and company registration documents.
Within two months of approval effectiveness, provide proof of possession of an establishment in each customs office where the broker will operate and proof of registration in the commercial register and professional tax roll for customs broker profession.
Maintain an establishment where documents specified in Article 25 must be preserved for each customs office where operations occur.
Submit criminal record certificates (bulletin no 3 du casier judiciaire) or equivalent documentation for all natural persons and legally designated representatives of legal entities applying for customs broker approval.
Deposit power of attorney (procuration) with the competent regional customs receiver before declaring goods in detail; procuration must be established for specific customs operations and customs offices under regional jurisdiction.