Importing & Exporting Post-Brexit

Our International Trade Briefing events keep you informed of the latest news & key topics in the world of international trade. This session will focus on import and export procedures post Brexit and the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Scheme. 

Agenda

Join us over breakfast for this session where we will take a look at the AEO scheme and how it could become increasingly critical to import and export procedures post Brexit. 

What is AEO? 
AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) Status is an internationally recognised quality mark indicating that your customs controls and procedures are efficeint and compliant. AEO Status gives quicker access to certain simplified customs procedures and could become integral to import and export processes post-Brexit if we are to maintain 'frictionless' trade whilst being outside of the single market.

Brexit & AEO - Why is this important now?
With Brexit and the UK's likely exit from the Customs Union, AEO is going to become increasingly important to importers and exporters as it will allow businesses streamline their customs processes and fast-track shipments through certain customs procedures.Businesses that do a significant amount of trade with the EU should be investigating AEO now and considering the implications of leaving the Single Market for their trade post-Brexit.The timescales for AEO application can be lengthy and businesses will soon need to make the decison wether or not to apply if they are to have accreditation in place in time for March 2019. 

Join our seminar to find out:

• What is AEO and how might it benefit your business?
• Why is AEO going to be increasingly important in a post-Brexit environment?
• Is AEO worth applying for regardless of Brexit?
• How do you apply for AEO? What steps are involved? 

Cancellation Policy

• Please note that there will be no refund for event attendance cancellation received less than 7 calendar days prior to the event. This applies to all chargeable events.

Presenters:

• David Hooper, Company Director, Hooper & Co: 
  • David Hooper MBA, has worked in International Trade and Economic Development for 20 years including 5 years working for HMRC. He is now Director of Independent Freight Solution Ltd based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, who are a freight forwarder that also provide specialist advice, consultancy and training regarding customs and compliance related issues. David has an extensive knowledge of World Wide Customs Compliance and in 2016 Independent Freight became an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) for Customs and Security. Over the last few years David has been asked to give talks and presentations to business on customs compliance rules and regulations and guidance on how Brexit could affect business exporting and importing in the future. David has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction from Aston University in 2004 and a degree in Economics, Politics and Philosophy from the Open University. David also sits on the Coventry of Commerce Brexit Committee.

• Paul Wrighting, Documentation and Trade Training Manager, British Chambers of Commerce:

  • As Documentation and Trade Training manager for the BCC, Paul helps the network deliver international trade services to the business community. Paul has a specific responsibility to deliver on our MOU's with BIS and HMRC regarding export documentation which are an important part of Chambers international Trade offering. Along with colleagues from the network, Paul has developed a series of International Trade one day courses which are now run across the UK. Paul initially trained as an accountant and held various positions in practice culminating in being the Manager of a branch office of the largest independent accountants in Warwickshire. In 1993 Paul moved into industry working as Finance Manager for a company in the optical industry which exported to Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. In 1999 Paul was promoted to General Manager and became responsible for managing the companies international network of distributors. In 2008 Paul joined the BCC as Finance Manager and was appointed National Trade Services Manager in July 2011.