#FCPD1610130AOrder of April 13, 2016 on Customs Representation and Registration of Customs Representatives
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This law specifies the requirements and procedures for registering as a customs representative in France. Individuals and businesses must register with customs authorities and meet specific criteria related to professional competence and record-keeping. The law affects those who want to act as customs brokers and includes provisions for how they may represent clients in customs matters.
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Key Changes
- Clear criteria for customs representative registration
- Required documentation for registration specified
- Provisions for acting on behalf of clients in customs matters
Obligations
What this law requires
All persons wishing to act as a customs representative must register with customs authorities (douanes) before commencing activities.
Submit a registration application to the interregional customs directorate containing all data specified in Annex I, including business name/individual name, address, SIREN/EORI numbers, contact details, accounting information, and customs record locations.
Attach all required documents to registration application per Annex II, including: valid identity documents, proof of residence, professional competence justification, criminal record extracts (Extrait n°3 du casier judiciaire), and evidence of an effective record-keeping system.
Maintain an appropriate system of customs and commercial record-keeping that permits physical or electronic access by customs authorities, includes administrative organization suited to the size and type of representative, and facilitates customs controls.
Demonstrate professional competence as defined in Article 39(d) of the Union Customs Code and Article 27 of EU Implementing Regulation (EU) of November 24, 2015.