- The UK Government has launched a consultation on mandatory registration for customs intermediaries who submit declarations for traders.
- Isle of Man businesses are directly affected because customs declarations use the UK’s Customs Declaration Service.
- The proposal includes minimum requirements such as up-to-date tax affairs, no serious customs non-compliance, no relevant unspent criminal convictions, and not being disqualified or insolvent.
- The consultation seeks views on scope, requirements, enforcement, and proportionate implementation.
- It runs until 21 September 2026 and is relevant to customs agents, brokers, freight forwarders, express operators, traders, and software providers.
Source: gov.im
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