Fiscal IOR provides a compliant product allowing our customers to conduct seamless global trade and are a trusted strategic partner to SEKO Logistics.
Representing our clients throughout the customs process, facilitating the seamless import and export of goods into the EU and UK.
Importing goods into the EU or UK as a non-resident business can quickly become complicated. Many freight forwarders and customs brokers will not accept the liability of acting on your behalf as an indirect representative, especially since Brexit increased the compliance and financial risks linked to international trade.
Our indirect representation service offers a compliant solution to move goods internationally without needing to establish a local company. We act as customs representative for our clients, helping you manage import formalities, reduce compliance risk, and keep your supply chain moving smoothly across borders.
About our Indirect Representation service
Our indirect representation service allows us to represent the importer or exporter, removing the need for the customs broker to act in this capacity. This comprehensive indirect representation service enables you to clear goods into the EU and UK.
For us to act as your indirect representative, the following requirements must be met:
- The shipper must have a valid EU EORI number linked to your business address.
- The shipper must have a valid VAT number for the destination country linked to its business address.
- Comply with due diligence and provide calculated guarantee/deposit as security.
The Fiscal advantage
In partnership with our sister company, Fiscal Solutions, we provide a rare end-to-end solution, covering everything from IOR services to complex VAT and EORI number registrations. Ensuring that you are trading compliantly when selling in foreign countries.
Through, Fiscal Solutions, we can also facilitate:
- EU and UK VAT registrations
- EORI number applications
- Import VAT reclaims and fiscal representation
Why work with us?
Independent and supply chain agnostic
Our clients benefit from truly independent support. We work flexibly across all supply chains, carriers, and logistics providers, integrating seamlessly into existing operations.
Deep regulatory and VAT expertise
Our team is equipped with extensive VAT and global customs knowledge, helping clients navigate complex import and export obligations with confidence.
Proven experience and trusted reputation
With years in business and significant indirect representation experience, we have built a reputation for being careful and dependable.
Robust and compliant
We operate with rigorous compliance standards and a commitment to doing things properly. Our processes are robust, transparent, and fully aligned with customs and tax regulations.
FAQ’s
Indirect representation is a customs arrangement, most used in the EU and UK, where a customs representative acts on behalf of an importer or exporter.
Under indirect representation:
- The customs representative submits declarations on your behalf
- Both parties may share responsibility for customs compliance
- Non-resident businesses can meet local customs requirements
In many countries, no. Non-resident companies often need a compliant customs representative to complete customs procedures legally.
An indirect representative is typically required when the importer doesn’t have a physical presence in the destination country and at import, a registered local company is required to appear on the import documents. For example, a business based in the US is looking to sell its goods on Amazon France but has no registered business in France (or the EU). To import the goods, an indirect representative (with an EU entity) is required to clear the goods.
New customs platforms and electronic filing systems can create operational challenges for businesses unfamiliar with local requirements. We can help you manage this.
With direct representation, the representative acts on your behalf only. With indirect representation, both parties may share customs liability.
We support our clients with indirect representation in Europe and the UK.
Our service isn’t limited to a particular product category. We can provide our indirect service to clients across a range of industries such as IT and technology, financial services, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
This is not an exhaustive list, so if you are operating in an industry not noted here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Chief Operating Officer
SEKO Logistics
