AEO Status Consultancy

Service Description

Optimize your supply chain with our tailored logistics consultancy. Our experts will guide you in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Purpose & Benefits • Guide SMEs through the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation process • Strengthen supply chain security and customs compliance • Enhance international credibility and trade efficiency • Reduce delays, improve trust with customs authorities, and unlock global opportunities Process • Initial Assessment: Review SME readiness and compliance gaps • Documentation Support: Prepare applications, policies, and evidence for HMRC and EU standards • Training & Guidance: Equip teams with customs and security best practices • Ongoing Advisory: Maintain accreditation through audits, updates, and continuous improvement Pricing & Access • Tiered Packages: From basic readiness reviews to full consultancy and application management • Equity Lens: Subsidised support for SMEs, apprenticeships, and community enterprises • Transparency: Clear fee structures, with optional add‑ons for training and audit preparation Impact • Builds SME resilience by reducing customs risks and delays • Positions Welsh businesses as trusted global trade partners • Creates apprenticeship pathways in compliance and logistics • Demonstrates funder‑ready outcomes: measurable accreditation success, improved trade flows, and community benefit