Authorized Economic Operators
In the Islamic Countries:
Enhancing Customs-Traders Partnership
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Figure 4.8. Eligibility Requirements
Source: Uganda Revenue Authority
4.3.3.1. Application
AEO program in Uganda is voluntary. The authorization process starts with the persons
interested in joining the AEO program express interest in writing to the head of Customs
Department (Figure 4.9). The request is forwarded to the head of Customs Audit Division to
manage the process. A response has to be given to the applicant within 7 days acknowledging
receipt of the applicant’s request.
The head of the AEO center, then, commences the preliminary consultation with the
employment of the head of Customs Audit Division. A team is assigned to be in charge of
providing information as well as guidance to the client on the AEO program.
The applicant should submit the following documents:
 AEO self-assessment and application form
 Internal structure of the organization, standard operating procedures, especially the
ones that cover Customs related operations
1
Parties
involved in
International
Supply chain
2
Appropriate
Compliance
history
3
Capacity to use
Customs
electronic
systems
4
Sufficient
financial
resources
5
Compliance
program