Advisory | The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade

Advisory Practice services

Get in-depth, practical support from our international trade experts to ensure you have all the help you need to trade compliantly.

As global trade rapidly evolves and expands, we understand that you may need help to transition smoothly and adjust to new requirements. From overcoming supply chain issues to getting your goods on a boat, a disruption can occur at any point, impacting your ability to do business compliantly and competitively.

That's when you can benefit from our advisory services over Teams, on a phone call, or in-person. To find out more about our advisory services, fill in this form and we’ll get back to you with tailored recommendations.

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Managing trade change and risk

Our experts help you to stay on top of changing rules and trading situations in international markets with this one-day scenario planning service

VAT support

Get you head around international VAT processes and obligations with hands-on support from our taxation experts

Inward and outward processing

Save money and avoid unnecessary duty payments with support for your application for either inward or outward processing

Export controls compliance

Mitigate risks around export control regulations by establishing your company’s internal compliance programme, with the support of experts

AEO support

Get support applying for or maintaining an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) authorisation, to streamline your customs processes and gain competitive advantage

Customs warehousing

Help with your application for customs warehousing to suspend duty and VAT payments, helping your business to better manage cashflow

SCDP authorisation

Simplified Customs Declaration Procedures can make your international trading more efficient and simpler. Our experts can support your application

BTOM advisory

As part of the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), agricultural goods like plants and meats are subject to sanitary and phytosanitary controls. Our experts will help you understand your obligations.

Rules of origin checker

Grappling with rules of origin in international trade agreements can be difficult. Our experts can offer accessible advice for the rules affecting your products

Commodity code checker

Correctly classifying your goods is an essential task for complying with most customs procedures. Get clarity on your products with support from our experts. Save money and avoid unnecessary duty payments with support for your application for either inward or outward processing

Returning goods

Get expert advice on returning goods and potential solutions to minimise duty exposure and manage cash flows

Imports Advisory Practice

For specialist support on imports our Imports Advisory Practice gives in-depth guidance on areas such as the Border Target Operating Model, inward and outward processing and simplified customs declaration procedures.

Exports Controls Advisory Practice

Our advisers offer objective, specialised advice to support your business in meeting complex export control regulations and remaining compliant. With deep expertise across a range of industries, our team is here to empower you with knowledge, streamline your operations and help you identify opportunities for efficiency.

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