Customs training is designed to empower your business and its employees to better understand their responsibilities in relation to customs and international trade. It also enables the business to identify potential risks and opportunities that may lead to more efficient use of internal resources, potential cost savings and a reduced likelihood of unwanted attention from HMRC.
By introducing within the business, you strengthen your ability to meet customs and tax compliance obligations. This can support improved risk ratings and Senior Accounting Officer compliance, while also helping to ensure that internal customs resources are used as efficiently and effectively as possible.
BKR provides fully comprehensive support in preparing your business to apply for an Inward Processing authorisation before presenting your application to HMRC.
From initial solution design to representation at HMRC interviews, we guide you through every stage of the approval process with precision and expertise to ensure a successful return on investment.
Whether you need help applying for, or managing an existing Inward Processing authorisation, or are just exploring the concept of applying for Inward Processing, we have a solution for you.
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Feasibility & Eligibility Assessment
Aimed at businesses still exploring the concept of obtaining an Inward Processing authorisation, our Feasibility Assessment is a low-budget solution to ensure your business is eligible to apply, has considered any operational adjustments required, and has a full financial overview of both the savings and costs associated with operating Inward Processing Relief.
The service includes:
A full in-person review of security, health & safety, and operational procedures against the mandatory HMRC eligibility criteria
Production of a dynamic commercial model to analyse both the duty-savings and operational costs of operating Inward Processing Relief
A documented assessment report containing a list of recommendations and key observations that should be considered as part of the stakeholder decision
Application & Project Management
Full end-to-end project management to help prepare and support your business apply for Inward Processing. From the moment you decide to apply for an Inward Processing authorisation, to the date your authorisation is granted, BKR’s specialist trade advisors will guide you through each and every stage.
The service includes:
Advisory to set-up and design operational procedures required as part of the authorisation process
Co-creation of Inward Processing standard operating procedure documents and presentation of the application to HMRC officers
Full support communicating and addressing queries raised by HMRC evaluators
A successful return on investment guaranteed as a result of BKR’s 100% successful application rate
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Ongoing Operational Management
A tailored solution for clients seeking to obtain, or already approved for Inward Processing, who wish to explore options to outsource the daily operational management to experienced professionals, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and peace of mind.
The service includes:
Dedicated account managers that are specifically trained to oversee and manage complex Inward Processing procedures from remote positions and ensure full import duty savings are being realised.
Direct integration between preferred WMS / ERP platforms and BKR’s specialist duty management software, eliminating the need to additional data entry and license subscriptions
No requirements to recruit, upskill or procure costly software that risk eroding the true financial and operational benefits of operating a UK Inward Processing authorisation.
Speak With An Advisor
Let us know a little bit about how we can help and one of our customs experts will be in touch to arrange a consultation at the next mutually convenient date.
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our Advisors
Toby Spink
Director
Elizabeth Weldon
Head of Operations
Georgina Halls
Head of Advisory
Inward Processing Management, Made Easy
Our outsourced Inward Processing management service provides a fully integrated, low-risk solution that simplifies the administrative burden while maximising savings.
Interested parties gain immediate access to our specialist duty management software, which is supported by dedicated account managers trained specifically to manage your Inward Processing requirements, such as making declarations to HMRC and filing your quarterly Bill of Discharge (BOD).
With minimal administration and a significantly reduced risk of human error, the service removes the need to recruit, train or upskill internal staff, delivering a stable, year-round solution that is unaffected by staff turnover or absences.
Ultimately, this means lower costs, less operational hassle, and greater control over your customs warehouse operations.
Let us know a little bit about how we can help and one of our customs experts will be in touch to arrange a consultation at the next mutually convenient date.
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