Organisations preparing to submit their AEO applications should be aware that HMRC has published details of changes to the AEO application process.

As of 1st June 2019 all applications must be made online via the Government Gateway. You will therefore need a Government Gateway account and login in order to complete and submit your application.
 

Each section of the application is completed and submitted separately.  You can save a draft of the partially completed application for up to 28 days.  Once completed all sections of the C118 and the C117 must be submitted within 24 hours.  It is suggested that you do not start the application process until you have all of the information ready and to hand.

CILT understands that there are some changes to the forms with questions being rationalised and amalgamated.

Paper or electronic form based applications will no longer be accepted after 31st May 2019.

We strongly advise clients in the later stages of their application preparation to complete the process before 31st May 2019.

Don’t forget our CILT accredited and certified AEO Certified
Practitioner course (22 hours CPD) giving you the know-how to lead AEO implementation in your company!
 
Book on to CILT's accredited and certified AEO Certified Practitioner course (22 hours CPD) to give you the know-how to lead AEO implementation in your company!

For practical, realistic, cost effective help  contact us today: PD@ciltuk.org.uk or 01536 740166

Remember post Brexit, UK issued AEO certification will continue to be valid for UK based companies but NOT for any EU based branches or subsidiaries. Equally UK companies currently certified under an AEO registration issued from an EU country other than the UK, will need to apply for their own UK AEO certification.