Step 1 — Company details

Full legal name of the business or applicant

Trading name (used in daily operations)

If your business does not use a different trading name, enter your full legal name again.

Legal status of the applicant

Sole Proprietor

Partnership

Company

Other

Company or charity registration number (if applicable)

Optional, but recommended if your business is registered with Companies House or the Charity Commission.

Are you VAT-registered in the UK or established within the EU customs territory?

Yes

No

UK VAT registration number

Enter your 9-digit VAT registration number. The GB prefix is added automatically.

I am still waiting for my VAT registration number

What type of customs activity is your business involved in?

Select all that apply.

Importer — You bring goods into the UKExporter — You ship goods from the UK abroadTransit operator — You are involved in the transit of goods via the UKCustoms agent / Carrier — You handle imports/exports for othersForwarder / Warehouse keeper — You manage storage or forwarding of goodsManufacturer — You produce goods for trade or export