Customs Training: SME Brexit Support Fund launched

Smaller businesses can now apply for grants of up to £2000

New: VARTAN Online Training

Introductory offer: Import Customs Clearance Training

Specialists in Customs Compliance, AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), Health and Safety

VARTAN’s expert team consists of skilled consultants, each with a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields. Their expertise is applied to each client’s specific situation to ensure that VARTAN provides sustainable and robust solutions.

With practical experience of HMRC, Border Force and HSE, we are able to assist with Customs Training, Customs Warehousing, CFSP, ETSF, Security and ISO standards.

Our services also include assisting our clients with completion of application forms, carrying out on-site risk assessments & audits, as well as drafting & implementing policies & procedures to ISO:9001 standard.

We pride ourselves in our ability to successfully guide our clients through the complexities of risk management, accreditation and compliance

Based in Suffolk, close to one of the largest ports in Europe, VARTAN is one of the UK’s leading compliance consultancies. We are proud of our professionalism, our attention to detail and our friendly service.

VARTAN has a 100% success rate with Customs applications handled, so our clients can rest assured that they are in very capable hands.

VARTAN was established in 2009 and is still privately owned and managed by its founder, Miles Vartan.

Import Customs Clearance Training

VARTAN compliance training is now available online! We’ve had such high demand for our compliance webinar sessions that we decided to make them available to a much wider audience

SME Brexit Support Fund launched

Smaller businesses can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU

Keeping little fingers warm this winter

We are firm believers that charity begins at home and VARTAN is delighted to be supporting Felixstowe’s Langer Primary Academy this winter

UK-EU Deal: How to claim preferential rates of duty

With a deal finally agreed, we can now start to understand the detail of claiming the preferential rates

Government publishes updated GB-EU Border Operating Model

The Border Operating Model provides detail on how the GB-EU border will work and the actions that traders, hauliers and passengers need to take

UK and Japan agree historic trade agreement

The UK has secured a trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation

£50m grant scheme now open

Applications are now open to access £50m of funding to boost UK customs intermediaries

Returning to work during COVID-19

Looking for guidance on returning to work during the pandemic? Our Return to Work Guide for Employers can help you and is applicable across all workplaces

Traffic Commissioners: COVID-19 statutory directions updated

The Senior Traffic Commissioner updated his coronavirus (COVID-19) statutory document this week

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“The VARTAN team made the AEO application process trouble free. Liz was on hand to help and assist at every stage right through to the day we became accredited. VARTAN come highly recommended if you want to be assured your applications are of the right standard.”

Jon Swallow
Co-Founder & Director
Jordon Freight

"I would like to thank Liz for assisting us to gain AEO status. She made the whole process so much easier, always there to help when it was needed. Very professional in her approach and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend VARTAN."

Alison Coleman
Business Development Manager
Prologic Services Ltd

"I could not have done it without VARTAN. Neil guided me through the labyrinth of information and terminology with patience and understanding. VARTAN were able to advise me on all areas of the complicated process of imports and exports as well as taking me through the application for a Customs warehouse (now granted)."

Caroline NorrisMutt Motorcylces

"The VARTAN team have knowledge of all areas of the international freight and logistics business, way beyond their perceived areas of expertise. This enables them to know what it is that makes a company ‘tick’ and to provide value beyond just their consultancy services."

Simon Fraser
Managing Director
Lombard Shipping

"I unreservedly recommend VARTAN to any company considering applying for AEO accreditation. They have shown themselves to be valuable, reliable partners. Without their expertise, knowledge and support we would not have achieved this success."

Rod Prince
International and Pet Business Director
Trouw Nutrition GB

"VARTAN project managed our AEO application with first class knowledge and efficiency. Their experience in customs and safety practices is excellent and we would recommend any company interested in applying for AEO to use VARTAN to manage the application."

Tracy Sneyd
Transport & Logistics Manager
Polyflor Ltd

"Thank you assisting us to gain AEO status and for providing a first class service. It made the process so much more enjoyable having VARTAN on board and AEO will benefit us as a company in this ever changing world."

Cathy Arbon
Managing Director
Locher Evers International

"Without the expertise and experience of the team at VARTAN we would never have gained our AEO accreditation. With the all hard work taken away we could get on with business as usual. The consultants went so far beyond the call of duty that I could not rate them more highly."

John Aperghis
Group Financial Director
Harrison & Clough

"VARTAN's professional team made the whole application and inspection process a pain-free experience. Their hands-on approach and attention to fine detail was key to us gaining our AEO accreditation quickly and seamlessly."

John White
Sunbury Logistics

"It could not have been easier once we contracted in VARTAN to help us gain AEO accreditation. This was sorted with minimum impact on the day to day running of the office. Job well done!"

Jason Flower
KWL Logistics

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