Open consultation

Introduction of Mandatory Registration for Customs Intermediaries

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 23 June 2026

Summary

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

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 21 September 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on:

• the proposed scope of mandatory registration requirements
• 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

It is likely to be of interest to traders, intermediaries and trade and representative bodies, but we welcome responses from any individual or trader with views.

Documents

Customs intermediaries: introduction of Mandatory Registration

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Ways to respond

Email to:

customsintermediariesconsultation@hmrc.gov.uk

Published 23 June 2026