COVID-19
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Customs Training: Applications are now open
£50m of funding now available to boost UK customs intermediaries
Trading with the EU
New rules apply from 1st January 2021
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.
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
HSE issues safety alert against using KN95 facemask as PPE
The HSE is warning against the use of KN95 facemasks as Personal Protective Equipment
HMRC updates guidance on AEO
HMRC has updated their guidance on AEO, adding to their already excellent AEO web pages
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