Authorized Economic Operator Programs
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 Contracts signed with third parties that handle Customs related operations
 Audited financial reports for at least 2 years
 Records relating to tracking of cargo
 A schedule/catalogue of cargo imported
 Information security systems and records and any other document that has been
mentioned in the self-assessment form depending on the nature of business and the
category of AEO applied for
Figure 4.9. Authorization Process
Source: Uganda Revenue Authority
4.3.3.2. Verification and Authorization
Following the application, at the vetting stage, compliance information about the applicant
including response in the Self-Assessment Form and any other documents submitted by the
applicant are collected and analyzed.
Onsite inspection of the applicant’s premises to confirm the information contained in the
Compliance Program (self-assessment form) are carried out by the inspection team including
the preliminary consultation team leader. The team also confirms other elements of eligibility
as contained in the AEO framework.
Finally, the decision regarding authorization is communicated to the applicant by the
Commissioner Customs in the inspection management letter and the successful applicant is
invited to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Customs. The MOU contains the details
of authorization, spelling out the rights and obligations of both parties as well as the remedies
in the event of default on either side. The validity of the Certificate is for a period of 12 months
subject to renewal after an audit carried out before the expiry of the license period. Renewal of
Expression
of interest
Preliminary
consultation
Application Vetting Onsite
Inspection
Authorization