Strategic partner in customs and trade compliance.
Advice from experienced customs specialists — and the software to demonstrably be in control, and stay in control.
Advice without borders from our team
Governance, Risk & Compliance are the pillars for steering and controlling your customs authorisations and customs processes. Our advice focuses on a sustainable set-up.
- Customs advisory
- AEO
- Export controls & sanctions
- Training
GRC Smart
Control over customs authorisations requires a high degree of self-regulation. GRC Smart structures the work and makes it easy to demonstrably be ‘in control’.
- Dashboard
- Self-assessments & audits
- Virtual Consultant
- In Control Buddy
Being in control requires a sustainable set-up.
We are GRC. We advise you on Governance, Risk & Compliance issues in customs and international trade. Regulations are becoming more complex and less transparent — and the consequences of non-compliance are significant.
- Consultants who learned their trade at Dutch Customs, the Tax Administration, international organisations and in consulting practice
- The proven ‘AEO in Control’ approach, continuously developed since 2010
- Knowledge that lasts: tailor-made training and a tool that embeds our expertise
How we help you
From AEO application to export compliance: advice that fits your processes, your people and your authorisations.
AEO advice
From fit-gap analysis to application: we guide you through the AEO process, with knowledge transfer as the starting point.
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Customs Control Framework (CCF)
A structured system of monitoring and self-regulation that builds on your existing controls.
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Compliance audit
Demonstrate every year that you still meet all conditions — with a tailor-made audit.
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Customs Planning & Strategy
Analysis of your supply chain and advice on the most suitable customs procedures and simplifications.
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GRC Smart covers all standards for customs compliance, trade compliance and Horizontal Monitoring. Plug & play: your environment has already been set up — all you do is answer the questions asked.
- Interactive dashboard and real-time monitoring reports
- Self-assessments, internal controls and audits
- Incident registration, library and reporting
- Back office available every working day for functional and customs-technical questions
They went before you
From manufacturing and food to logistics and high-tech: organisations that are in control with us.
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Read more →Frequently asked questions
What does GRC Customs do?
GRC Customs advises companies on customs and trade compliance: AEO, customs authorisations, the Customs Control Framework, export controls and sanctions legislation, and customs training. With GRC Smart we also offer compliance software to demonstrably monitor your authorisations and frameworks.
Which companies does GRC Customs work for?
For organisations with customs and export activities: manufacturers, trading companies, logistics service providers and customs representatives — from SMEs to multinationals. We have advised more than 350 companies to date.
What is GRC Smart?
GRC Smart is the compliance software of GRC Customs. It lets you manage your AEO authorisation, customs authorisations, Export Compliance Program and Tax Control Framework, among others, with self-assessments, internal controls, audits, incidents, risks and reporting in one place.
Can I combine advice and software?
Yes. Our consultants set up GRC Smart for you and, through In Control Buddy, can work alongside you in your environment on a structural basis — for example by reviewing and approving controls.
Where is GRC Customs located?
Our office is at Kanaalpark 140 in Leiden, the Netherlands. From Leiden we serve clients throughout the Netherlands and beyond.
Ready to be in control, for good?
Schedule an introductory meeting with one of our consultants or see GRC Smart in action.