Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
Authorized Economic Operator program is a trade facilitation initiative derived from the World Customs Organization Safe Framework of Standards which Uganda Rev...
Authorized Economic Operator
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
Will the Taxpayer have access to reports and monitor progress of their transactions on the AEO ERM?
Yes, the taxpayer will be able to: Monitor AEO, PCA and CBA processes and participants i.e. enabling statistical, graphical and trend analysis Monitor o...
Will the Taxpayer have access to reports and monitor progress of their transactions on the AEO ERM?
Will site inspection still exist when the AEO System is fully implemented?
Yes, onsite Inspections will be conducted for all future AEOs.
Will site inspection still exist when the AEO System is fully implemented?
What will Unapproved Economic Operators have to do to become AEO?
In case the client does not meet the eligibility criteria, the client is put on the Compliance Improvement Plan Process (CIP) where they are monitored and manag...
What will Unapproved Economic Operators have to do to become AEO?
With the AEO ERM approximately how long will certification of an AEO take?
The expected time frame for certification is expected to reduce from 90days to 40days with the Improved process of certification of an AEO.
With the AEO ERM approximately how long will certification of an AEO take?
What is the Process of authorisation of a client on the AEO ERM?
The process starts when a client lodges an expression of interest on the AEO ERM to, preliminary consultations between customs and the client, assessment of the...
What is the Process of authorisation of a client on the AEO ERM?
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
Online application with a provision for the input, edit, retrieval, validation saving and submission of application with an option to print the e-AEO certificat...
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
A taxpayer will use his/her Taxpayer Identification number TIN to register an account on the Portal. The taxpayer will input the Tin in the field which will aut...
How do you create an account on the AEO ERM?
How does one get access to the AEO ERM?
Any internet web browser such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome can access AEO ERM portal available on your home desktop, laptop, or handheld device. (Provide...
How does one get access to the AEO ERM?
Does the AEO ERM Integrate with other URA systems?
Yes, the AEO ERM will integrate and Interface with URA systems like Asycuda World, Ehub, Trade statistics Report, E-tax data and reports,Value reference guideli...
Does the AEO ERM Integrate with other URA systems?
Benefits of using the AEO ERM
Benefits to URA Enhance international trade facilitation through strengthened inter-agency and regional cooperation. Enhance tax compliance through simp...
Benefits of using the AEO ERM
Who are the stakeholders involved with the AEO ERM?
Manufacturers Customs clearing agents Bonded warehouse keepers Importers Exporters Transporters Freight forwarders
Who are the stakeholders involved with the AEO ERM?
Is AEO program mandatory for all businesses involved in the supply chain?
No. The AEO scheme is purely an optional scheme. Applying for AEO status is a business decision depending on the role of the business entity in the supply chain...
Is AEO program mandatory for all businesses involved in the supply chain?
What will the AEO ERM do?
The AEO ERM system will automate the current AEO business processes, Compliance and Business Analysis business processes, and Post Clearance Audit business proc...
What will the AEO ERM do?
Why the AEO ERM?
The current manual processes of the National AEO program hinder the realization of the intended objectives, compromise delivery of the existing benefits, and in...
Why the AEO ERM?
What is the AEO ERM?
With the growth of international trade over time, outdated and inefficient customs procedures have become costly. In a bid to address this, Customs is undergoin...
What is the AEO ERM?
What is the AEO Program?
The AEO programme enables Customs administration to identify safe and compliant business entities in order to provide them a higher degree of assured facilitati...
What is the AEO Program?
What process do I go through to become an AEO?
Expression of interest in writing to the Commissioner for Customs by the interested business/individual. Preliminary consultation with Customs Submission of a c...
What process do I go through to become an AEO?
