Customs intermediaries: introduction of Mandatory Registration – Closes 21 September 2026

This consultation seeks views on new mandatory registration for customs intermediaries who submit customs declarations on behalf of traders.

Scope of this consultation

This consultation seeks views on:

• the proposed scope of mandatory registration
• which intermediaries should be in scope or excluded
• the proposed mandatory requirements and associated checks
• the proposed enforcement approach
• how the proposals could be implemented proportionately
• Who should read this

The government welcomes engagement from any individual or business with views on the proposed introduction of mandatory registration for customs intermediaries.

This consultation is likely to be of particular interest to:

• customs intermediaries, including agents, brokers, freight forwarders and express operators
• traders who rely on intermediaries to fulfil their customs obligations
• professional and representative bodies
• software providers
• other stakeholders with an interest in, and understanding of, the customs intermediary sector

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introduction-of-mandatory-registration-for-customs-intermediaries/customs-intermediaries-introduction-of-mandatory-registration

Your East Lancashire Chamber offers customs declarations and acts as a Customs Agent on your behalf, we ensure your are compliant request further information from international@chamberelancs.co.uk