For companies out to conquer new markets, Customs and Tax Representation are often high-risk areas, mainly because of constantly changing regulations and the physical distance separating them from their future commercial partners.

Personalised expertise can therefore prove a crucial asset for business. GEFCO can assist companies set down secure and simplified processes to reduce risk toward zero and give them access to the benefits provided by international regulations.

As an approved customs broker since 1971, the group has specialists in Customs and Tax Representation for auditing and engineering assignments. These specialists have the expertise to simplify physical flows, streamline and secure customs processes and reduce costs, all within the bounds of international rules and regulations. GEFCO’s teams take a proactive and reliable approach to their responsibilities.

The GEFCO engineering process comprises of four phases:

• An audit of customs operations and VAT: organisation of physical and IT flows, identification of problems
• Suggested action: solutions tailored to each customer's business needs, aiming for "zero customs and tax risks" and the most beneficial options
• Roll out of tools and processes: by helping the customer implement changes or by directly taking charge of customs clearance operations and tax/statistics statements
• Performance monitoring and continuous improvement.